Interested candidates are required to complete the following on-line application to the attention of: The Recruitment Team.
This term position is effective immediately and ending on or about February 27, 2026.
In compliance with Board policies and procedures, responsible for preparing, monitoring, interpreting and communicating the Board's insurance, internal controls, financial and statistical information to internal and external partners. The position acts as a liaison for the Finance department and provides subject matter advice to system partners and other stakeholders. The position also assists in the school based and corporate risk management analysis in supporting the decision making process.
Major Responsibilities:
- To manage all insurance records, including policies, claims, budgets, and invoices. Coordinate accident and injury claims and reports and provide guidance to school and corporate staff.
- To support Regional Internal Audit Team activities by coordinating data collection from departments to support RIAT audits; to support Audit Committee activities including agendas, reports and minutes.
- To assist with preparation of quarterly reports for the board and review and assess reporting needs. To assist in finalizing the fiscal year including preparing account reconciliations, accrual adjustments and analysis of budget to actual results. Prepare accounting adjustments and support the year-end audit.
- To act as a liaison for the Finance department and provide subject matter advice to the system partners and external stakeholders including the Ministry of Education and assist in resolving insurance, risk management and financial matters. Provide guidance on internal control policies and procedures. Work with regional internal audit team, as well as to be a point of contact for external auditors as it relates to internal control audit.
- To provide information to insurance adjusters about liability related claims or potential claims, which includes reporting incidents for which an action warning communication is received or a statement of claim is served, liaising with staff members involved/named in the claim, finding and providing staff and student contact information.
- To coordinate property damage claims with insurance provider. Coordinate repair invoice payments with Plant Services and reconcile costs, invoices, and process reimbursement from the insurer. Report and gather information regarding fleet accidents. Coordinate appraisers and authorize repairs, process invoices for fleet repairs, reconcile repair related invoice payments, tax rebates and deductible amounts.
- To manage insurance renewal process, data collection and analysis. Complete and submit insurance renewal applications (Liability, Cyber, Property, Boiler and Machinery, Automobile, AD\&D, YRAA); maintaining OSBIE portal database (updating board owned locations/properties status, fleet information, maintain a list of current drivers for the board etc.). Process insurance renewal related invoices.
- To provide ongoing guidance to staff to better understand and mitigate risks. Respond to staff questions about accident/injury reports. Manage business requests and issue certificate of insurance (COI) to internal / external stakeholders.
- To assist in the analysis of insurance and risk data, identifying key performance indicators and associated trends, patterns, and potential areas of concern. Respond to questions received from administrators and other board staff as it relates to Risk Management (schools activities and events, field trip requests, liability and property related, etc).
- To actively seek opportunities to learn about insurance and risk management concepts, tools, and methodologies to grow within the role.
- To attend various Board and external committee meetings as Finance Services representative delegate, providing risk management and financial guidance and support.
- To perform other duties as assigned.
Line of Responsibility: Responsible to the Superintendent Comptroller Accounting and Finance.
Education, Experience, and Qualifications:
- A four-year University (Bachelor's degree) in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance or related discipline. A specialized professional accounting designation such as CPA, CA is an asset. Certificate in Risk Management is preferred.
- Minimum of three years practical experience in a field related to insurance and risk management is required. Proficiency in accounting and finance concepts.
- Working knowledge of current legislation, e.g., Education Act, Insurance Act, Occupiers Liability Act.
- Effective verbal and written communication, interpersonal, organizational, leadership and strong analytical and computer application skills are required.
- Strong customer service, conflict resolution and ability to deal effectively with a variety of individuals and groups both within and outside the Board is required.
- Ability to treat multiple demands in fast-paced environment, meet tight deadlines. Extremely thorough, and detail oriented.
- Advanced knowledge in Microsoft Office.
- Must possess a valid Ontario Driver's License and/or have access to transportation.
