Job Description

Interested in a career at Langara College?

Our employees exemplify Langara\'s values of excellence, collegiality, innovation and integrity. If you think this position fits your qualifications, we encourage you to apply!

Langara College is located in Vancouver, B.C.: applicants to postings must be located in BC or willing to move to BC to accept work with Langara College. Exceptions to this will be clearly outlined in the event Langara College requires work (or positions to be based) to be performed outside BC or Canada.

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Job Title: Manager, Contract, Insurance and Risk Assessment

Employee Group: Administrator

Employee Type: Permanent

Start Date: Monday, August 28 2023

End Date (if applicable):

: This position is responsible for the administration of the College\'s Insurance, Contracts and Risk Management portfolios. The Manager acts as a liaison with the University, College and Institution Protection Program (UCIPP) as administered by the Risk Management Branch (RMB) of the British Columbia Ministry of Finance, in conjunction with the Ministry of Post-Secondary Education and Future Skills.

The Manager advises and guides the members of the College community concerning risk management, insurance, and contract management in support of the College\xe2\x80\x99s academic programs, applied research initiatives and institutional operations.

Reporting to the Director, Risk and Internal Controls, the Manager Organizational Risk provides leadership to promote, foster and grow a risk culture that is critical to the achievement of the College\xe2\x80\x99s governance, as well as its strategic and operational objectives and priorities.

Qualifications Required:

Education & Experience:

• Completion of a degree in business or related discipline.
• Canadian Risk Management (CRM) designation preferred.
• Completion of or enrollment in CIP Designation program.
• Five (5) years demonstrated contract and insurance management experience in an environment of similar scope and complexity (preferably within post-secondary education).
• An equivalent combination of education and work experience may be considered.
• Knowledge of risk management and loss control principles and practices.
• Demonstrated working knowledge of the theories, principles and practices of contract law, indemnity, waivers, contract negotiation, risk management and risk transfer.
• Knowledge of the BC post-secondary system is an asset.
• Knowledge of BC contract law and insurance is an asset.
• Experience working in a large, complex organization is an asset.

Skills & Abilities:

• Superior Interpersonal skills.
• Proven ability to work effectively and collaboratively with a wide range of individuals at all institutional levels.
• Excellent administrative, leadership and management skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work and communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Demonstrated ability to prepare legal documents (e.g., agreements, contracts) in plain English in accordance with contract law and other legal provisions.
• Excellent organization, planning and prioritization skills.
• Effective organizational and time management skills in meeting deadlines and working with frequent interruptions.
• Exceptional analytical and research skills.
• Ability to multi-task and deliver multiple deliverables in a fast-paced and changing environment.
• Ability to work in complex and/or sensitive situations; maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with discretion.
• Ability to develop and manage a risk management program.
• Ability to maintain currency in knowledge of contract law, legislation, legal matters and risk trends.
• Ability to work independently and take initiative with minimal supervision, work as a team member, use tact/diplomacy and meet work performance standards set by the College.
• Ability to make decisions in accordance with established policies, practices, and procedures.
• Willingness to acquire skills as new activities are undertaken and changes in technology occur.
• Advanced computer skills with superior knowledge of the Microsoft suite of office product.

Leadership Competencies:

• Solution orientation \xe2\x80\x93 Makes timely decisions and advances solutions that are in the best interest of the College and our students.
• Accountability \xe2\x80\x93 Fosters and demonstrates a culture of accountability and ownership.
• Relationship intelligence \xe2\x80\x93 Demonstrates emotional maturity and operates respectfully in all situations and dynamics.
• Conflict resolution \xe2\x80\x93 Acts with courage to take on the tough issues and conversations.
• Mobilization of people \xe2\x80\x93 Empowers others to be engaged, motivated and resilient through change.
• Vision and strategic thinking \xe2\x80\x93 Energizes people around the vision and supports team alignment with the strategic plan.
• Continuous learning \xe2\x80\x93 Cultivates a growth mindset and provides opportunities for development.
• Communication \xe2\x80\x93 Uses personal interaction, transparency, and language to effectively build trust and commitment.

To obtain the full job description, please our recruitment team.

Salary Range: $49.15 - $72.09 per hour

Pay Grade: Admin Paygrade 11

Compensation beyond the mid-point requires approval by the Public Sector Employers\xe2\x80\x99 Council Secretariat (PSEC).

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 35

Hours may vary according to the needs of the department.

Closing Date:

People and Culture is committed to embracing, honoring, and promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion in our workplace. We remain dedicated to focusing our efforts on creating an inclusive employee community that fosters a sense of safety and belonging for everyone. We humbly acknowledge that we are just beginning our journey, which includes engaging in our own internal learning and creating a data-driven action plan that supports the integration of EDI practice into the work of People and Culture and the work we do with employees and leaders. Langara College welcomes applications from everyone including people from groups that are experiencing inequity including, but not limited to, Indigenous people, racialized people, people with disabilities, and members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community. If there are any barriers that you are experiencing or an accommodation that we can provide to support you through the application process, please us.

Shortlisted candidates will be required to provide proof of educational and professional credentials noted on their resume. In addition, those shortlisted with international credentials must have their education credentials evaluated through WES (World Education Services) and provide Langara College, People & Culture document evaluation access for employment purposes.

We thank you for your interest in Langara College and for taking the time to complete an application. Only complete applications will be reviewed. Please be advised that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted due to the number of applications received.

Langara is committed to enhancing our diverse workforce.

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