Insurance Program Manager

The Calgary Airport Authority

$118K *
Finance & Insurance
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Insurance, Risk Management, Law, or similar field
  • Chartered Insurance Professional (CIP), Canadian Risk Management (CRM), or equivalent designation
  • Advanced knowledge of corporate insurance programs and risk management
  • Expertise in enterprise risk management practices
  • Understanding of commercial insurance principles and policy structures
  • Familiarity with regulatory requirements and compliance practices

Responsibilities

  • Manage Calgary Airports' insurance program and governance requirements
  • Develop and implement effective insurance strategies
  • Coordinate CARIE and CARMaG insurance activities for Canadian airport authorities
  • Act as primary contact for CARIE insurance reciprocal
  • Facilitate communication with airports, brokers, and insurers
  • Oversee annual insurance renewal process and program evaluation
  • Review insurance needs for capital projects and operational risks

Benefits

  • Hybrid work environment with flexibility (3 days in office, 2 days WFH)
  • Support for obtaining RAIC certification
  • Full-time permanent position within a unionized setup
Full Job Description
Salary: Band 10; $118,735.50

Status: Full-time permanent - Unionized

Work environment: Hybrid (3 days in office, 2 days WFH). Employees must be available to work in the office up to five (5) days per week when required to support business priorities.

Number of positions available: 1

Closing Date: August 21, 2026

WHAT ARE SOME OF THE RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Manage and coordinate Calgary Airports' insurance program, including policy structures, coverage administration, and governance requirements.
  • Support the development and implementation of insurance strategies to ensure effective risk transfer aligned with organizational objectives.
  • Play a lead coordination role in the CARIE and CARMaG programs supporting insurance activities across multiple Canadian airport authorities.
  • Serves as primary contact for the CARIE insurance reciprocal.
  • Act as a central point of coordination between member airports, brokers, insurers, actuaries, and governance bodies.
  • Manage the annual insurance renewal process, including coordinating submissions, evaluating program options, and recommending coverage decisions.
  • Review insurance requirements for capital projects, contracts, and operational risks and provide recommendations regarding coverage requirements.
  • Serve as a subject matter resource and advisor to Finance, Legal, and business leaders, providing expert guidance on insurance strategy, risk exposure, and coverage implications.
  • Support decision-making on major initiatives by assessing insurance impacts related to capital programs, infrastructure, and contractual arrangements.
  • Manage relationships with brokers, insurers, actuaries, and external advisors to optimize program design, negotiate terms, and ensure service effectiveness.

WHAT DO YOU NEED TO BRING
  • You'll need to be eligible to obtain and maintain a RAIC, don't worry - we'll help you through this! For more details, check out: RAIC Program and Application Information
  • Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Insurance, Risk Management, Law, or a related discipline. An equivalent combination of education and extensive relevant insurance or risk management experience may be considered.
  • Chartered Insurance Professional (CIP), Canadian Risk Management (CRM), or similar insurance or risk management designation.
  • Advanced knowledge of corporate insurance programs, underwriting, claims management, risk transfer, and contractual insurance requirements typically acquired through a combination of education, professional development, and relevant experience.
  • Understanding of commercial insurance principles, policy structures, coverage types, underwriting processes, claims management practices, and risk transfer methodologies.
  • Expertise in enterprise risk management practices, including risk identification, exposure assessment, loss prevention, and mitigation strategies within complex operating environments.
  • Familiarity with contractual risk transfer mechanisms, including insurance requirements, indemnity provisions, liability allocation, and risk-sharing arrangements in commercial agreements.
  • Working knowledge of applicable regulatory requirements, governance standards, Ground Lease obligations, and compliance practices impacting insurance program administration.

WHAT ADDITIONAL SKILLS ARE AN ASSET
  • Bilingual in English and French

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