Job Number:

J0326-0018

Job Title:

Senior Risk and Insurance Specialist

Job Type:

Term Full Time

Job Location:

Canada, British Columbia, Prince George

Open Positions:

1

Salary:

$85,000.00 - $91,000.00

Term, Full-Time

May 2026 - April 2027

In this impactful role, the Senior Risk and Insurance Specialist plays a key role in championing and advancing a proactive risk culture that supports the University of Northern British Columbia's (UNBC) strategic and operational success. This position helps drive initiatives that strengthen how the university anticipates, understands, and manages risk across its diverse activities.

Reporting to the Director, Enterprise Risk, Strategy and Transformation, the Senior Risk and Insurance Specialist provides expert guidance to the campus community on a wide range of risk-related matters. Working collaboratively with departments such as Contracts and Supply Chain Management, the Research Office, Human Resources, and IT, the Specialist contributes to safeguarding UNBC's academic programs, applied research, and institutional operations-all while enabling innovation and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

Duties include but are not limited to:

• Implementing comprehensive risk management strategies, including performing qualitative and quantitative risk assessments for key projects and assisting in the implementation of UNBC's Enterprise Risk Management Program;
• Ensuring that adequate insurance coverage is in place for all activities and assets, including property, liability, and other key areas by assessing insurance gaps;
• Providing guidance and overseeing departments across the institution regarding risk-related matters. This includes leading risk awareness training, promoting a culture of proactive risk management, and confirming that risk control measures are consistently applied;
• Liaising with external insurers and legal advisors to manage claims, coordinating policy renewals, and negotiating coverages;
• Participating in cross-departmental collaboration and engagement, working closely with a variety of teams, leading a unified approach to risk management;
• Managing relationships with insurance providers and the University, College & Institute Protection Program (UCIPP) securing adequate coverage, timely renewals, and favorable terms;
• Consulting with UCIPP to verify UNBC's protection from potential liabilities while checking that risk management practices adhere to evolving regulations and industry standards;
• Building partnerships with other educational institutions, professional associations, and community organizations, sharing best practices and collaborating on data driven decisions for emerging and dynamic risk mitigation strategies;
• Proactively communicating and collaborating with external stakeholders verifying that the institution's risk management framework is not only compliant, but also aligns with broader community and sectoral risk considerations;
• Providing confidential and professional support to internal stakeholders, demonstrating a high level of sound judgement and best practices in risk management, including making decisions in relation to operational risks impacting university employees;
• Conducting investigations and evaluating the potential financial impact of claims, losses, or other risk events, and making recommendations on whether the institution should file claims or accept losses while adhering to privacy and confidentiality standards and requirements;
• Interpreting, and providing information on, established university policies, procedures, and regulations pertaining to risk and safety;
• Performing independent analysis of contracts and agreements entered into by the university with respect to indemnity, insurance, and other risk-related provisions, reviewing certificates of insurance, and making recommendations for mitigating contractual liability and risks;
• Taking initiative to research, prepare analysis, evaluate and provide recommendations to university administration, faculty, staff, and student groups about significant exposures to loss;
• Overseeing the implementation and maintenance of risk management policies, procedures, and systems across the institution;
• Ensuring that all departments are adhering to established protocols for reporting and mitigating risks, processing claims, and maintaining documentation;
• Being responsible for claims management, including timely filing, liaising with adjusters, and tracking claims progression;
• Ensuring that UNBC's risk management framework aligns with governance policies and regulatory requirements; and
• Regularly reviewing and updating risk policies, Ensuring that risk oversight is embedded at all levels of the institution.

Qualifications

The successful candidate will possess the following:

• A bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Law, Administration, or a related field of study;
• A minimum of 5 years of experience in risk advisory or insurance, preferably in a not-for-profit or post-secondary education sector;
• A Canadian Risk Management (CRM), Chartered Insurance Professional (CIP) or similar insurance/risk management certification/designation is preferred; and
• Excellent written and oral communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate, inspire and influence diverse stakeholders from across the university community.

An equivalent combination of education and work experience will be considered with demonstration of the following:

• Knowledge of risk management and loss control principles and practices:
• Demonstrated working knowledge of the theories, principles and practices of contract law, indemnity, waivers, contract negotiation, risk management, and risk transfer;
• Knowledge of the BC post-secondary system is an asset;
• Knowledge of BC contract law is an asset; and
• Experience working in a large, complex organization is an asset.

Skills & Abilities:

• Pragmatic, collaborative, people-centered focus is essential for this role, as is the ability to manage and maintain confidential information;
• Proven ability to work effectively and collaboratively with a wide range of individuals at all institution levels;
• Demonstrated ability to work and communicate effectively both verbally and in writing;
• Exceptional analytical and research skills;
• Ability to maintain current knowledge of insurance, legislation, and risk trends;
• Ability to make recommendations in accordance with established policies, practices, and procedures;
• Instructional experience presenting material and providing updates and orientations to larger groups;
• Ability to exercise tact, diplomacy, confidentiality, and maintain privacy while working in a diverse environment;
• Ability to work collaboratively and influence others with a proven track record of instilling a positive risk and safety culture; and
• Operates respectfully in all situations and dynamics, demonstrating emotional maturity.
• Understanding of the dynamic nature of risk and the ability to make decisions based on the best available data aggregated from a variety of sources is essential for this role.

Salary

The starting salary will be determined with consideration of the successful candidate's relevant education, skills, and experience. The annual salary range for this position is $85,000 to $91,000, pro-rated as per the length of the term. This term position is to cover a parental leave.

UNBC offers excellent benefits, as well as employee training and development opportunities. For more details, please see http://www.unbc.ca/human-resources/employee-benefits.

Normal hours of work will be 8:30am - 4:30pm, Monday to Friday.

To Apply

Applicants should create an applicant profile, and apply on this position by uploading and submitting a cover letter and resume. The position ideally is an on-campus position, based at the Prince George campus. For a highly qualified candidate, who is unable to relocate, we will consider a remote arrangement (must be located in British Columbia only).

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.