Director, Risk and Insurance Services, Office of Enterprise Risk Management

at  Laurentian University

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree or diploma in risk management, insurance, business administration, or a related field;
• Chartered Insurance Professional (CIP) or Fellowship Chartered Insurance Professional designation (FCIP) designation is required;
• Insurance Institute of Canada designations must be enrolled in or completed Canadian Risk Managers (CRM) designation;
• Seven (7) to ten (10) years of experience in enterprise risk management, business continuity planning, and insurance, preferably in higher education and with a claims adjusting background. In addition to experience in litigation processes for Canada. Also, proven experience conducting and facilitating risk assessments;
• Prioritizing relationships and fostering a trusted culture of risk management, Occupational Health and Safety, and Business Continuity;
• Ability to simplify complicated and complex matters and communicate the concept effectively to the University community. More specifically, ability to effectively communicate in writing and verbally;
• Strong understanding of risk mitigation strategies and safety regulations;
• Expert knowledge of claims process preference given with those that have handled commercial losses;
• Excellent leadership, analytical, communication and negotiation skills;
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and lead teams in a face-paced environment; and
• Ability to work fluently (verbal and written) in both official languages, French and English, is required.
  The official University hours of operation shall be from 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, during, and including, the months from September to April, and from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m Monday through Friday during and including May to August., amounting to thirty-three and three-quarter (33.75) hours per week.
  Laurentian University has adopted a formal Policy on Flexible Work Arrangements, which supports remote work plans based on operational considerations. At Laurentian University, we recognize that work-life balance is essential for both personal well-being and professional success. Our Policy allows employees to tailor their work schedules to better suit their individual needs while still ensuring high service delivery.
  Our policy offers employees some flexibility to better balance personal needs while maintaining effective service delivery.

The Director of Risk and Insurance reports directly to the Vice President of Finance and Administration and is responsible for the University’s Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) Program, including business continuity planning, risk mitigation strategies, and risk financing. This role provides leadership for the University’s risk and safety initiatives, directly supervising the Business Continuity and Risk Officer and overseeing the Internal Control Framework. The Director ensures that the risk management practices align with the University’s strategic objectives and regulatory requirements, while fostering a culture of risk awareness across all departments. The Director of Risk and Insurance reports to the Board of Governors (BOG) through the Audit and Risk Committee and is a subject matter expert to BOG and various committees such as the finance and property committee. In addition, responsibilities include being the main point of contact to external stakeholders such as the University’s primary insurers, adjusters/examiners, contracts and internal General Counsel and external counsel for issues related to risk and insurance claims.