Insurance Program Manager

Calgary Airports; Calgary; Hybrid; CAD 101,000 - 137,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bilingual in English and French

Job summary

Calgary Airports seeks an Insurance Program Manager to lead the organization’s insurance program within the Legal team. You will coordinate policy structures, governance, and strategic risk transfer across the company.

You will work with brokers, insurers, actuaries, and governance bodies, manage renewals, review capital project requirements, and advise leadership on coverage and risk implications. Hybrid work arrangement offered, RAIC/CIP/CRM designations encouraged.

Qualifications

• RAIC eligibility; we will help you through this.
• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Insurance, Risk Management, Law, or a related discipline.
• CIP, CRM, or similar designation.
• Advanced knowledge of corporate insurance programs, underwriting, claims management, risk transfer and contractual insurance requirements.
• 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.
• Familiarity with contractual risk transfer mechanisms, including insurance requirements, indemnity provisions, liability allocation, and risk-sharing arrangements.
• Working knowledge of regulatory requirements, governance standards, Ground Lease obligations, and compliance practices.

Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate Calgary Airports' insurance program, including policy structures and governance.
• Develop and implement insurance strategies for effective risk transfer.
• Lead CARIE and CARMaG programs across Canadian airport authorities.
• Serve as primary contact for the CARIE insurance reciprocal.
• Coordinate between member airports, brokers, insurers, actuaries, and governance bodies.
• Oversee the annual insurance renewal process and evaluate coverage options.
• Review insurance requirements for capital projects, contracts, and risks; advise on coverage.
• Advise Finance, Legal, and leaders on insurance strategy and exposure.
• Support decision-making on major initiatives by assessing insurance impacts.
• Manage relationships with brokers, insurers, actuaries to optimize program design.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Insurance, Risk Management, Law, or a related discipline

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

WHY CALGARY AIRPORTS

Powered by heart and dedicated to excellence, we are the team that keeps Calgary connected - and you could be our newest member. We are in the business of uplifting people, and every day, we create runways to new places and possibilities, building a better airport experience for everyone.

What's The Team Like

The Legal team is a collaborative group of trusted advisors who provide practical, business-focused guidance across Calgary Airports. While team members have specialized areas of expertise, they work closely together, sharing knowledge and partnering across the organization to support sound decision-making, risk management, and organizational success. As the Insurance Program Manager, you'll work alongside legal professionals and business leaders, bringing specialized insurance and risk expertise to complex operational, commercial, and strategic initiatives. If you enjoy solving complex problems, building relationships, and influencing outcomes in a dynamic environment, you'll thrive on this team.

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

What Does Diversity Mean To Us

We are committed to building a team where exceptional leadership shines and our crew thrives both at work and at home. We believe that deliberate steps such as creating a workplace that is physically and psychologically safe, equitable to all, and actively and diligently taking steps along the path to reconciliation are the keys to making this a reality.

OUR VALUES

We prioritize genuine concern and compassion for everyone we engage with, from our team members to our partners and guests, always striving to help and support one another. We actively seek diverse perspectives in our decision-making and collaboratively tackle challenges. We work together with trust and transparency, supporting one another to achieve the collective goals of our organization. We grow, evolve, and adapt with purpose, continually aligning our actions with our vision. We embrace curiosity and boldly challenge the status quo, exploring new opportunities and taking thoughtful, responsible risks that drive purposeful innovation.