Job Description

OverviewAs the Transportation Risk Specialist, you will be accountable for the sustainable delivery of SRE Safety and Loss Prevention programming. The position is responsible for conducting safety and loss prevention inspections of moderate to complex motor carrier fleets, facilities and garages. In this capacity, the Specialist will coordinate risk audits, plan activities through formal consultation, and schedule meetings in collaboration with brokers, clients, and consultants to promote a collegial approach to identifying and mitigating risks. Through an integrated reporting and follow-up process, the position will develop recommendations to prevent future liability exposures.Responsibilities

• Conduct safety and loss prevention-related inspections and re-inspections of commercial fleets and garages.
• Recognize and accurately documents any identified risks that may create a liability for the client and/or Manitoba Public Insurance (MPI).
• Recognize and accurately documents successful loss prevention programs.
• Ensure the timely writing of loss prevention and audit reports and maintains the quality of reports established by the SRE Safety and Loss Prevention Program.
• Review complex, and/or potentially controversial recommendations with the Manager, SRE Fleet Safety.
• Interview company representatives to obtain information to perform audits.
• Collaborate with insured, brokers, adjusters, commercial estimators, and underwriting staff to encourage the implementation of suggested improvements.
• Promote regulatory compliance, sound management practices and a culture of loss prevention.
• Identify system gaps, provides loss prevention reports to the SRE managers, clients, and underwriters, with recommendations for preventative and corrective actions to reduce future risk.
• Develop innovative solutions and advise clients on best practices in risk control strategies.

Qualifications

• Certificate of Qualification or Journeyperson Certificate in Truck and Transport Mechanic.
• Manitoba Safety Inspector Certificate.
• Actively pursuing or commitment to pursue and complete the Canadian Risk Management designation (CRM).
• Six years heavy duty vehicle maintenance and extensive knowledge of air brakes, steering, and suspension systems.
• Experience mnust include two years broad based commercial fleet management process experience or experience in loss prevention.

Employee BenefitsHealth benefitsWe offer a comprehensive health benefits program that includes:

• flexible health, dental and vision plans
• health spending account
• travel health coverage
• other extended health benefits such as ambulance, massage and physiotherapy

Financial securityIn an effort to support financial security, we offer:

• registered pension plan
• group, dependent, and optional life insurance coverage
• critical illness insurance
• sick leave to cover short-term disability
• long-term disability

WellnessWe offer programs that focus on how to better achieve a balance between work and personal commitments, as well as maintain a healthy workplace culture. This includes:

• vacation entitlement
• maternity, parental and adoptive leaves
• bereavement and family responsibility leaves
• employee and family assistance program
• mental-health programming
• lunch-and-learn offerings
• discounted gym memberships and wellness account

Diversity and inclusionManitoba Public Insurance believes that diversity and inclusion strengthens us. We consider ourselves to be a barrier-free organization where individual values, beliefs and practices are respected and appreciated for the diversity they bring to our work life.Employee recognitionIt\xe2\x80\x99s important to recognize our employees for their contributions. Not only do we recognize employees as they achieve milestone years in their careers, we also have several outlets for leaders and peers to reward each other for work well done.Professional developmentWe want our employees to grow, which is why we offer support in keeping their skills up-to-date. We offer in-house training, professional development and an educational assistance program.Safety and healthIn an effort to encourage a safe and healthy work environment, we offer various safety, health and workplace policies and programs along with technical expertise and assistance to support employee activities in safety and health.

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