The County of Grande Prairie builds on its natural environment and the entrepreneurial spirit of its citizens to provide an unmatched quality of life and opportunity for all. We offer a collaborative and dynamic workplace where our values of Respectful, Strategic and Accountable guide our conduct and contribute to a healthy culture.

Job Purpose:
The Risk Management & Insurance Advisor position is primarily responsible for performing a variety of risk management and insurance duties, including coordination of insurance coverage and claims and developing, implementing and monitoring of risk and insurance management strategies, procedures and training for the organization.   

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

Risk Management Coordination
• Establishing and maintaining a Risk Management Plan and Program to reduce losses by identifying operational risk, advising staff on risk mitigation techniques and procuring sufficient risk financing through traditional insurance.
• Investigating, recommending and coordinating a program of self-insurance as annual operating budget and the County’s risk tolerance permits.
• Ensuring recommendations and required risk management and insurance programs from the County’s insurance provider are implemented and followed.
• Recommend indemnity/insurance specifications required for external groups performing work on behalf of the County to best protect County interests.
• Partner with the Procurement Advisor to ensure that adequate insurance coverage specifications are included in all competitive bid specifications.
• Research/source solutions for new/unique risk management issues as they arise through consultation/comparison with other municipalities and professional association resources.

Insurance and Claims Coordination
• Determine the insurance requirements of the County, consult insurers for coverage’s, terms deductibles, premiums, limits, endorsements, certificates and all other matters pertaining to insurance.  Monitor program for required revisions.
• Manage self-insurance programs aimed at reducing claims frequency arising from minor incidents on the general insurance program. 
• Build rapport with insurance representatives and attend member advisory meetings.  Report significant findings back to County Directors and Managers.
• Liaise with the public, insurance provider, insurance adjusters and obtain legal advice as required.
• Work closely with the Health and Safety team on accident and incident reporting involving insurance claims and losses and inspections of property.
• Research/acquire new insurance products/options as required by evolving County operations and priorities
• Work with Financial and Business Planning Services Department to cross reference insured tangible assets to the fixed asset and costing systems and coordinate required changes. 
• Monitor existing insurance coverage to ensure all tangible assets are accurately reported by departments and adequately insured.
• Identify areas of operational improvement stemming from loss trends; communicate out for further consideration.

Coordination of Insurance and Claims for Additional Named Insureds
• Review all requests for insurance coverage by ANI’s with the County insurers and coordinate and present the recommendations for coverage to Council.
• Coordinate insurance and risk management training and information sessions for ANI’s.
• Work with ANI’s to ensure that the requirements of County risk management policy and requirements by the County’s insurers are met.
• Processing & coordination of claims for ANI’s.

Education and Experience:
• Successful completion of a two (2) year post-secondary program in Risk Management, Public or Business Administration or an insurance-related field such as completion of Chartered Insurance Professional (CIP) designation or the Canadian Risk Management (CRM) designation.
• Completion of the Fellow Charged Insurance Professional (FCIP), considered an asset.
• Five years (5) years direct work experience in an insurance environment, commercial underwriting, property & casualty and automobile claims adjusting, or general insurance brokerage function.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities: 
• Familiarity with auto, property, boiler and machinery and commercial general liability lines of insurance coverage.
• Insurance adjusting techniques and applicable laws.
• Common law and statutes (Motor Vehicle Act, Municipal Government Act, Occupiers Liability Act, Criminal Code, etc.) affecting operations of a municipality.
• Risk and insurance management principles and practices, as they apply to risk and insurance management programs and business continuity.
• Ability to manage conflicting priorities and frequent interruptions while ensuring goals of the municipality are met.
• Well-developed verbal and written communication skills with a proven ability to operate diplomatically and tactfully.
• Strong time management and organizational skills.
• Demonstrate problem solving and decision-making skills.
• Valid Alberta class 5 driver’s license is required.
• Thorough working knowledge of computers and Microsoft products.

What We Offer:
The County of Grande Prairie provides a competitive compensation package, including benefits, paid vacation and participation in the Local Authorities Pension Plan (LAPP). We actively support professional development opportunities and foster an engaging work environment.

Other Perks:
• Health and Wellness benefits (myHSA)
• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) allowance
• County-branded clothing allowance
• Personal fuel card with discounted price
• County campground discount
• Personal cell phone plans

Work Schedule: This permanent, full-time position entails a 35-hour work week. Monday to Friday from 8:30 to 4:30, with some overtime as required to meet operational needs.

Hourly Pay Rate: $57.79 - $67.99

Posting Closing Date: This posting will be open until August 28, 2026 at 11:59 pm Mountain Time.

As part of the County of Grande Prairie’s commitment to provide a safe and healthy workplace, we encourage and support a scent-free environment.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Only applications submitted online will be accepted. If you would like to include a cover letter, please combine your resume and cover letter as one document and upload while applying. We do not accept applications sent via email.

The County of Grande Prairie recognizes and values the principles of fair hiring practices. We are committed to a respectful and inclusive workplace and welcome applications from all qualified individuals. Should you require accommodation through any stage of the recruitment process, please contact [email protected] and we will work with you to meet your needs.

• This posting may be used for future vacancies or to fill more than one position
• This posting may be open until a suitable candidate(s) is/are found.

Please note that once your application is complete, you will receive a confirmation email. If we require any additional information we will contact you. Due to the volume of applications received we can only answer questions at the interview stage.