Director, Insurance & Loss Prevention

UBC The University of British Columbia; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 127,000 - 191,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of British Columbia seeks a Director of Insurance & Loss Prevention to lead a comprehensive risk and insurance program with a $10 million budget. The role oversees domestic and international placements, broker relations and loss prevention initiatives across the university, reporting to Safety & Risk Services.

Strong governance, negotiation, and leadership skills are essential. This executive position requires a CPA and a decade of related experience, with a focus on strategic

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in a relevant discipline is required.
• Completion of the CPA accounting program (CA, CGA or CMA) is preferred.
• Minimum of ten years of related experience.
• Ability to lead, influence and collaborate across divisions.
• Commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion in the workplace.

Responsibilities

• Provides university-wide leadership for risk-based decision making in insurance placements and claims management.
• Leads assessment and mitigation of insurable risks and loss prevention priorities.
• Oversees insurance policy renewals, new coverages and external negotiations with insurers and brokers.
• Directs the Insurance Reserve Budget and related reporting for governance and trend analysis.
• Mentors staff within the Insurance and Loss Prevention unit and manages team workloads.
• Represents the University in external engagements and maintains relationships with peer institutions.

Education

Undergraduate degree in a relevant discipline

CPA accounting program completed (CA, CGA or CMA)

Job description

Job Title

Director, Insurance & Loss Prevention

Job Category

M&P - Excluded M&P

Job Profile

XMP - Accounting, Level G

Job Family Group

Staff - Non Union Department Leadership | Safety & Risk Services | VP Finance and Operations

Compensation Range

$11,397.00 - $17,081.58 CAD Monthly The Compensation Range is the span between the minimum and maximum base salary for a position. The midpoint of the range is approximately halfway between the minimum and the maximum and represents an employee that possesses full job knowledge, qualifications and experience for the position. In the normal course, employees will be hired, transferred or promoted between the minimum and midpoint of the salary range for a job.

Job End Date

Ongoing Posting End Date December 8, 2026 Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the Posting End Date.

Background Checks

This position is subject to the satisfactory completion of required background checks

Posting Status

This position will be posted until it is filled. This position is subject to the satisfactory completion of required background checks.

Employment Equity

At UBC, we believe that attracting and sustaining a diverse workforce is key to the successful pursuit of excellence in research, innovation, and learning for all faculty, staff and students.

Our commitment to employment equity helps achieve inclusion and fairness, brings rich diversity to UBC as a workplace, and creates the necessary conditions for a rewarding career.

Job Summary

The Director, Insurance & Loss Prevention is an integral and key member of the Safety & Risk Services senior management team. This is a strategic role, responsible for developing, implementing and overseeing the Insurance and Loss Prevention program University-wide. It is responsible for a $10 million budget that includes managing and legal administration of the comprehensive insurance portfolio (approximately 33 core and wrap around insurance contracts plus all blanket and stand -alone construction policies for owner controlled programs) for the University, including insurance policies, contracts and agreements, as well as managing approvals and negotiations with institutionally approved self-insurance pools as well as with insurers and/or their authorized representatives. This position will act as the leader and key expert for the University with respect to both short- and long-term risk management and procurement strategies for a large corporate insurance program including all domestic and international property and casualty insurance placements. In addition, this position will set the direction and lead the strategic development, implementation and oversight of the University’s loss prevention program to address high priority risks based on data analysis and stakeholder input.

Organizational Status

Reports to the Executive Director, Safety & Risk Services. Liaises with all levels of the University community, as well as related or affiliated entities, and external parties on a regular basis.

Work Performed

• Provides university-wide support for risk-based decision making on the procurement and financial management of insurance placements, claims management as well as other related systematic functions.
• Actively participates as a risk and insurance resource for institutional committees to support the embedment and integration of risk management as part of informed decision making.
• Leads and facilitates the assessment and evaluation of insurable risks and hazards for the institution and provides recommendations and mitigation strategies to prevent and/or reduce the risk profile to within the appetite and acceptable operational thresholds including transfer of risk as applicable to policies of insurance.
• Extensive experience in the financial management, oversight and advisory services for the university’s claims management program including developing strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, developing and maintaining an effective claims management framework including records management system, resolution of complex claims, oversight/budgeting for reserves, claim tracking as well as formal reporting for governess and trend analysis.
• In‑depth experience and seasoned proficiency in developing, leading, implementing and overseeing the university’s loss prevention program which includes strategies, practices and measures to mitigate and protect the university community and its valued assets. This is a proactive program intended to identify, assess and evaluate potential hazard risks, while recommending and supporting preventive measures to proactively mitigate losses before and at the time they do occur. This involves developing strong relationships with other areas across the enterprise to promote a culture of safety within the institution to prevent, withstand and recover from unexpected disruptions or challenges.
• Oversees and evaluates the ongoing renewals of the University’s insurance policies and initiates new types of insurance, when required.
• Considers and recommends, as appropriate, alternative risk financing and loss prevention options for institutional risks.
• Analyzes risk and formulates risk management strategies and provides input and leadership with respect to the institutional appetite as well as alignment to the Safety & Risk Services Strategic Plan.
• Develops and oversees the management of complex insurance claims, working with insurers, brokers, adjusters, and internal and external legal counsel as required.
• Leads the preparation of the University’s Insurance Reserve Budget, and the management of related reporting and allocation of portions of premiums.
• Represents University and liaises with peers at other post‑secondary education institutions in British Columbia, Canada and the US to remain informed and share best practices in insurance and loss prevention.
• Reviews workflows, administrative processes and emerging priorities to modernize and continually improve operations within the unit and the Safety & Risk Services portfolio.
• In collaboration with senior leadership within Safety and Risk Services, recommend, design and implement proactive loss prevention and risk management strategies for key risks of the University.
• Provide leadership, direction and mentorship to staff within the Insurance and Loss Prevention unit. This includes coaching, supervising and supporting team members to achieve personal and institutional goals by your inclusive nature, sharing vision and institutional objectives, setting clear expectations, ensuring opportunity for learning and development while managing and monitoring workloads.
• Reviews and analyzes a wide variety of contracts and agreements, including leases and student placements, of varying complexities, to amend as required and approve insurance clauses and indemnifications, transferring risk from the University to the extent possible.
• Acts as a resource and provides advice and assistance to the University community with respect to issues of liability, duty of care and negligence, with input from internal legal counsel as appropriate.
• Develops and oversees the institutions framework and supporting processes for the Assumption of Risks, and Release of Liability (Waiver) templates.
• Other duties as assigned.

Consequence of Error/Judgement

Errors may have a material and long-term financial impact on the University, as well as critical impact on the reputation. Errors may also have significant legal consequences and may result in litigation. The impact of errors made by this position could be very significant financially and reputationally.

Supervision Received

Works independently and with full professional and strategic latitude towards broad mandates. Reports to the Executive Director, Safety & Risk Services in respect of the achievement of strategic goals. Liaises with all levels within the University Community, including the Office of the University Counsel, the University Executive and Board of Governors, and external parties on a regular basis.

Supervision Given

Manages and leads the work of specialized insurance professionals, including the allocation of responsibilities, coordination of activities, and ongoing assessment and realignment of team functions to support operational effectiveness and evolving organizational needs.

Minimum Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in a relevant discipline.
• Completion of the CPA accounting program (CA, CGA or CMA).
• Minimum of ten years of related experience, or the equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Willingness to respect diverse perspectives, including perspectives in conflict with one’s own
• Demonstrates a commitment to enhancing one’s own awareness, knowledge, and skills related to equity, diversity, and inclusion

Preferred Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in relevant discipline.
• Completion of the CPA accounting program (CA, CGA or CMA).
• Demonstrated experience developing, implementing and overseeing large Loss Prevention programs.
• Demonstrated knowledge and expertise in overseeing highly complex Insurance and Loss Prevention programs with institution with assets in excess of $1 billion dollars.
• Considerable experience analyzing contracts and other agreements and recommending liability and insurance clause language including working closely with other internal stakeholders including internal and external legal, procurement as well as research.
• Expert technical knowledge of common lines of commercial insurance.
• Strong ability to build relationships and to negotiate with third parties.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication (both written and oral) skills.
• Must be able to work independently while thriving and contributing to a strong team environment. This includes demonstrated initiative, strong collaboration and team-building skills Capability to successfully and independently manage multiple competing priorities with minimal supervision
• Experience in post-secondary educational institution and/or public sector is a strong asset

The University of British Columbia

The University of British Columbia is a global centre for research and teaching, consistently ranked among the top 20 public universities globally. A large part of what makes us unique is the community of engaged students, faculty, and staff who are collectively committed to shaping a better world. Recognized as a leading employer in British Columbia and Canada, UBC supports inspired students, faculty and staff on their journey of discovery, and challenges them to realize their greatest potential. New ideas, changing infrastructure, innovative technology, and fresh approaches are opening up possibilities for the future of research, teaching, and work. Are you ready to embrace the future together?

Equity and Diversity

Equity and diversity are essential to academic excellence. An open and diverse community fosters the inclusion of voices that have been underrepresented or discouraged. We encourage applications from members of groups that have been marginalized on any grounds enumerated under the B.C. Human Rights Code, including sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, racialization, disability, political belief, religion, marital or family status, age, and/or status as a First Nation, Metis, Inuit, and/or Indigenous person. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

Accommodation

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