Reporting to the vice-president administration and CFO, the Manager, Risk Management is responsible for the creation and ongoing implementation of the corporate infrastructure for integrated risk management for Durham College. This includes ongoing facilitation, consultation and development of corporate risk registers by identifying and assessing risks (including technological, financial and health and safety risks, etc.), while ensuring alignment between the strategic plan and risk management. This position is also responsible for promoting an environment of continuous improvement of enterprise risk management processes and analysis of best practice.

In this role, the incumbent will also hold responsibility for the negotiation and implementation of insurance policies for all facets of College activity to ensure protection of the institutions.

Additionally, the incumbent is responsible for reviewing all contracts for risk, legal provisions and compliance and ensuring authorization in accordance with the college’s Schedule of Authority procedure.

The incumbent will manage all claims on campus from the initial investigation, emergency response, contacting the insurance adjusting firm to the assessment and contracting of outside services. The incumbent will determine mitigation and prevention strategies and implementation while working with insurers and other legal counsel with subrogation of claims. The incumbent will hold responsibility for the management and review of all student activity outside the classroom, corporation contract review, development, negotiation and implementation, as well as ensuring corporate cost reduction strategies.

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Consultant to all levels of management, including the Board, faculty, staff and students on risk management strategies and implementation.
• Collaborate with leadership across the institution to identify risks related to their areas of responsibility, assess the risks, determine mitigating strategies and monitor these risks. Provide annual update to the Audit and Finance Committee of the Board of Governors.
• Analyze and understand complex contracts identifying and mitigating potential risks for the college.
• Consultant to all levels of management, including the Board, faculty, staff and students on Insurance strategies and implementation.
• Manages all insurance programs for all activities.
• Responsible for managing all Durham College claims on campus from the initial investigation, emergency response, contacting the insurance adjusting firm to the assessment and contracting of outside services. Determines mitigation and prevention strategies and implementation. Responsible for the management and review of all student activity outside the classroom including the development, negotiation and implementation of student contracts for placement/practicum/co-op, screening of all on and off campus events and field trips for safety and liability risks, managing all claims involving students, monitoring and reporting all student accidents/injuries/incidents and reporting as appropriate, liaison with Faculty Clubs, monitoring the UserGroup insurance program, the Business Education Travel Insurance program and the Workplace Accident Insurance program where required.
• Consultant to the Student Association for insurance and risk management strategies and implementation.
• Fiscal responsibility for departmental budget.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Minimum three-year diploma or degree in Business or Law.
2. A paralegal credential would be an asset.
3. Canadian Risk Management designation (CRM).
4. Minimum 7 years of experience in risk management to ensure appropriate actions and responses to applicable situations.
5. Strong knowledge of applicable legislation (Federal, Provincial and Municipal Law) and Contract Law.
6. Experience including proven competence in contract legalities.
7. Experience including proven competence in contract form and requirements.
8. Knowledge and meaning of insurance policies and claims reporting.
9. Knowledge of the Integrated Risk Management Framework ISO 31000.
10. Proven strong management and communication skills. 

Durham College invites applications from all qualified individuals.  Durham is committed to fostering workplace diversity, and, provides accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout our hiring process.  If you require this information in alternate format; require communication supports; an accommodation in applying for a posting and/or if you are selected for an interview, please contact our Human Resources (HR) department and an HR assistant will work with you to meet your needs.

Telephone: 905.721.3073                Email: HumanResources@durhamcollege.ca

We thank you for your interest in employment with Durham College however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

About Durham College

Durham College (DC) is leading the way as a post-secondary institution, offering an innovative and transformative student experience and hands-on learning opportunities. With this focus top of mind for our students and our employees, DC is proud to be one of the fastest-growing colleges in the province and annually ranked as one of the GTA’s Top 100 employers. The college offers a wide range of market-driven programs across multiple disciplines, including culinary management, farming and horticulture, business, IT, construction and trades, science and technology, health care, engineering, social and community services, justice, media, art and design. With a focus on experiential learning, DC graduates are known for having the skills and knowledge employers need. More than 104,000 alumni represent the college, both locally and around the world. Serving the Durham Region and Northumberland County communities for over 50 years, with campuses in Oshawa and Whitby, the college offers over 12,500 full-time post-secondary and apprenticeship students access to more than 145 full-time post-secondary programs – including four honours bachelor degrees and nine apprenticeship programs. Le...d by over 1,860 full- and part-time staff, DC has an estimated annual economic impact of more than $913 million on Durham Region.

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