Strategic Risk & Governance Leader

Red Deer; Red Deer; On-site; CAD 73,000 - 91,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Benefits package

Pension plans

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

The City of Red Deer is seeking a strategic Section Manager of Risk Services to strengthen enterprise risk management, governance and organizational resilience. You will lead a multidisciplinary team, develop policies and partner with departments to embed risk‑informed planning across the organization.

The role focuses on enterprise risk management, procurement governance, insurance and claims, and leadership of a high‑performing team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, public administration, law, finance, risk management or related discipline.
• Professional designation such as CRM, CIP, CPPB/CPPO, PMP, CPA or equivalent is a strong asset.
• 5 years of progressive leadership experience in risk management, procurement governance, insurance/claims, internal controls or related public-sector functions.
• Demonstrated success leading multidisciplinary teams and complex organizational initiatives.
• Extensive knowledge of procurement governance, contract law principles, insurance, enterprise risk management and business continuity.
• Exceptional analytical, communication, negotiation, relationship‑building and political acumen.

Responsibilities

• Enterprise Risk Management and Business Continuity: Advance the City's integrated risk management framework, strengthen internal controls, support organizational risk assessments and enhance business continuity planning to protect critical municipal services.
• Procurement Governance and Contract Management: Lead the ongoing modernization of procurement policies, practices and systems, promoting transparency, compliance, efficiency and effective contract management while safeguarding the City's interests.
• Insurance and Claims Management: Provide strategic oversight of the City's insurance portfolio and claims administration, identify emerging trends and exposures, and develop proactive approaches to managing and mitigating organizational risk.
• Leadership and Organizational Improvement: Lead and develop a high‑performing team, foster collaborative relationships, and champion continuous improvement, innovation and practical solutions that strengthen organizational capacity.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Negotiation

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in business/public administration/law/finance/risk management

CRM/CIP/CPPB/CPPO/PMP/CPA or equivalent

Job description

The City of Red Deer is seeking a strategic Section Manager of Risk Services to strengthen enterprise risk management, governance and organizational resilience. You will lead a multidisciplinary team, develop policies and partner with departments to embed risk‑informed planning across the organization.

The role focuses on enterprise risk management, procurement governance, insurance and claims, and leadership of a high‑performing team.