Job Description

Job Title

Risk Analyst

Requisition #

997539.2

Job Type

Permanent (for any group)

Position End Date (if applicable)

Location:

MRU Main Campus - Calgary, AB T3E 6K6 CA (Primary)

Posting

About MRU

Founded in 1910 and located in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, Mount Royal University has built a reputation on a strong, liberal education foundation. Our vision is to provide an exceptional undergraduate educational experience for our students.

We are a community of engaged citizens, providing personalized, experiential and outcome-based learning in an environment of inclusion, diversity and respect. Through our focus on teaching and learning informed by scholarship, we are preparing our graduates for success in their careers and lives.

Mount Royal University presently offers 12 four-year baccalaureate degrees with 32 majors, with a view to grow this mix to 15 degrees and 60 majors by 2025. Current degree offerings are unique, and include four-year bachelor degrees in interior design, midwifery, child studies and health and physical education, as well as arts, criminal justice, business administration, communication, computer information systems, education, nursing and science. Mount Royal also offers robust continuing education programming as well as an internationally-renowned music conservatory.

More than 13,000 credit students attend Mount Royal University annually, with more than 90,000 Mount Royal alumni contributing to their communities worldwide.

Our faculty provide a teaching and learning environment that welcomes challenging ideas. Our staff are dedicated to supporting our campus so that students are provided with an exceptional educational experience. Our management team provides leadership throughout the University, and inspires others at all levels to be leaders in their own important sectors.

In support of our students, and in response to our broader community, we know that investing in our employees benefits the University as a whole. Talented and committed employees are the driving force behind student success. Our faculty, staff and management are united in creating a thriving learning environment for our students.

Mount Royal University is an exceptional community focused on our people.

About the Department of Risk Services

Mount Royal University's Risk Management operates by using a structured approach to identify and evaluate risks that Mount Royal University is exposed to, and then develops efficient ways to manage (control) and finance the risks. The management of risks and opportunities is a shared responsibility by all members of the University. With any activity, there is an element of uncertainty due to Mount Royal University's desire to be creative and innovative. The diverse needs of faculty, students, and staff also present risks, as well as new, exciting opportunities. Risk Management assists in the decision making processes that minimize potential losses while exploring those opportunities.

About the Role

The Risk Analyst provides support to the Manager, Risk & Insurance in all aspects of the enterprise-wide risk management program; this role facilitates the identification of risks throughout the organization, develops, reports and monitors formats on risk management issues, and develops methodologies for the assessment of risks and subsequent mitigation of risks and supports the management of Insurance, Claims, and Emergency Response Planning.

Responsibilities

Data Analysis

• Provide analytical support related to the aggregate tracking of risk indicators, ratings and limits.
• Control and update information records and risk database development.
• Support the completion and achievement of ERM initiatives, including key risk assessments in order to highlight operational deficiencies and areas of improvement for the organization.
• Insurance wording reviews and claims management.

Program Development & Support

• Risk project development, including completion of work plans, coordinating resources, preparation of meeting materials, and training and procedural documents

• Complete ongoing research of risk best practices and monitor cases on specialty websites, ensuring updates to regulatory and compliance organizations are gathered, reviewed and brought to the attention of the manager.
• Update the Emergency Response Plan manual, including the development of customized manuals for some areas (e.g., Recreation, RLLC).
• Support ongoing improvements to the Emergency Operations.
• Act as a resource to other staff within the department
• Build collaborative working relationships with staff external to the department and external networks within area of specialization.

Training/ Incident Management and reporting

• Support the organization and coordination of annual EOC training/exercise, including soliciting feedback from and disseminating training materials/notes to EOC members
• Tracking Incidents and analyzing incidents for trends.
• Providing a statistical analysis of events.
• Recommend corrective actions
• Coordinating an interdisciplinary and multi departmental analysis when negative events occurs.

Qualifications

• Three or Four year Bachelor Degree or Equivalent, including a strong focus on project management, risk management, strategic management, analysis or other related discipline.
• Minimum 3 - 5 years' experience with ERM , Insurance, Claims, Compliance or other regulatory oversight firm.
• Certified Risk Manager Designation required
• Strong technical writing background (reports and procedures)
• An equivalent combination of education and experience would be considered.
• Strong computer skills in Microsoft Office and Google Suite of applications.
• Excellent analytical and problem solving skills.
• Strong communication skills; oral, written and interpersonal.
• Self-Starter who takes a pro-active approach and is able to build relationships.
• Strong critical thinking and analytical skills.

What We Offer

Talented and committed employees are the driving force behind student success. We strive to be an employer of choice among Canadian post-secondary institutions.

At Mount Royal University, we recognize that people are a combination of many intersecting identities; we work to cultivate an environment that welcomes the whole person, and harnesses the strength that is available in our diversity, creating a rich and inclusive workplace.

Investing in the learning and development of our employees benefits the individual and the University. A variety of services, resources and programs encourage a healthy, productive workplace. Mount Royal University offers a competitive total compensation package including health and dental benefits, pension, health and personal spending accounts, paid vacation, winter holiday closure, personal days and a free membership in our fully equipped recreation centre.

Our campus offers the convenience of a full medical clinic, dentist and pharmacy, as well as a variety of wellness services such as physiotherapists and massage therapists. Campus Recreation offers many activities, including personal training, fitness classes, climbing, aquatics, sports, tournaments and certifications for students, employees and the public.

MRU supports full immunization as the best way to protect yourself and our campus community and strongly recommends vaccination against COVID-19.

Classification: SAD13 - Administrative Support XIII

Salary: $3,634.58 - $4,597.29 semi/monthly

Closing Date: November 10, 2022

A cover letter and resume should be submitted in one .pdf formatted document. Please title your .pdf document as follows: [Job Title], [Requisition Number].pdf (ex. Coordinator, 999999.pdf).

We thank all applicants for their interest. Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. After the close date, you can check on the status of your application through your Career Centre. New career opportunities arise frequently and are posted as they become available. Please check back often to view our latest postings on our Career Opportunities page. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. Mount Royal University hires on the basis of merit and is strongly committed to fostering diversity as a source of excellence, intellectual and cultural enrichment, and social strength. We welcome applications from those who would contribute to the further diversification of our staff, faculty and their scholarship including but not limited to Indigenous Peoples, women, persons with disabilities and persons of any sexual or gender identity, ethnic, national or socio-economic background, religion or age.