Safety, Risk & Insurance Coordinator at Niagara Parks Commission

Reporting to the Manager, Health, Safety and Accessibility, the Safety, Risk and Insurance Coordinator will assist with the coordination, development, administration, and maintenance of the Niagara Parks Commission (NPC) Insurance Portfolio program. The Safety, Risk and Insurance Coordinator will proactively assist the organization with the development and maintenance of a risk management program to reduce incidents, injuries and reduce the organization’s liability. The position will manage claims and loss control activities, manage relationships with third party service providers including brokers and insurers. This position will also provide risk management expertise, respond to incidents, assist with investigations, promote loss prevention, implement risk programs, identify exposures and recommend loss prevention controls. This position will be responsible for helping to ensure compliance with requirements related to the Highway Traffic Act, Environmental Protection Act, Fire Protection and Prevention Act, Ontario Fire Code, Technical Standards and Safety Authority (TSSA), Minimum Maintenance Standards and other applicable standards are met. Assist the HSC department in maintaining the health, safety and management system for the protection of all employees, guests and visitors.

Niagara Parks offers and annual salary range of $78,850.67 to $94,234.08 for this position as well as comprehensive benefits and a defined benefit pension plan.

Applications for this position will be accepted until November 28, 2025.

This position is on-site in Niagara Falls, Ontario.

Qualifications

• Post Secondary education in Occupational Health and Safety, Human Resources, Business Administration or Risk Management.
• Certified Risk Management (CRM) or Canadian Registered Safety Professional (C.R.S.P.) designation are considered assets.
• Minimum of three (3) years of experience in risk management is required.
• Experience with insurance appraisals, discoveries, etc. Exceptional communication and relationship management skills.
• Negotiation and contract negotiation skills.
• Excellent business planning and presentation skills.
• Strong ethical standards and integrity.
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience in health, safety, compliance, risk & insurance management programs.
  
  

Key Activities

Risk Management

• Oversees the loss control and loss mitigation, including routine adjudication of claims, and interfaces with the company’s Legal department on all litigation and administrative proceedings as well as non-routine, large and unusual claims.
• Manage key operational compliance activities to reduce overall risk and exposure for the organization including the maintenance and record keeping of inspections and incident investigations of third parties.
• Manages the fleet vehicles safety program, vehicle license validation and abstracts for all operators of CVOR vehicles on a regular basis.
• Receive, track and record all required certificates of insurance.
• Respond to all guest incidents and track all applicable reports.
• Manage the Niagara Parks Safe Driving Program and ensure that all applicable vehicle license validations and abstracts are completed.
• Ensures accurate information regarding insurance appraisals.
• Identifies, analyzes and classifies operational and insurable risks for financial impact to the corporation including expected frequency, trends and severity.
• Assist the organization with the implementation of the Enterprise Risk Management program and Business Continuity activities.
• Provide assistance where required to the Financial Management Team with insurance policy renewals and associated tasks.
• Create reports for senior management or Commissioners where required.
• Process invoices related to insurance claims and adjusting services.
• Assist with investigations of incidents and injuries.
• Assist with documentation tracking for Niagara Parks Minimum Maintenance Standards.
• Assist with risk assessment and business continuity plans.
• Management of the visitor risk assessment for public facing sites.
  
  

Health and Safety and Compliance

• Assist the HSC department in maintaining the health, safety and management system for the protection of all employees, guests and visitors.
• Develops and refines recommended procedures and methods based on reports of incidents, accidents, and other data gathered from industry and agencies to improve safety and loss prevention.
• Disseminates information to department heads and others regarding hazards and risk
• Develops and reviews safety training for internal client groups, assisting department heads and administrators in enforcing safety regulations and codes.
• Measures and evaluates efficiencies and effectiveness of the safety and environment program, using established goals.
• Conducts building and grounds inspections on periodic and regular basis to detect code violations, hazards, and incorrect work practices and procedures.
• Prepares, disseminates and maintains memos, reports and administrative controls of records related to safety and health programs.
• Prepares, reviews and recommends annual capital and operating budgets and forecasts, specifically related to risk and insurance.
• Coordinate and consult with regulatory officials (MTO, MOL, MOE) in the event of an occurrence to ensure compliance with requirements and orders.
• Assists in the development and responsible for maintaining the organizational emergency management program.
  
  

Directing/Supervision.

• Provides leadership for minimizing corporate risk and ensuring compliance with provincial and federal regulations (e.g. MOT, MOL, MOE, OHSA, TSSA, ESA, Ontario Building Code, Ontario Fire Code etc.).
• Provides leadership and guidance for employees who will be participating in a discovery process to address a claims issue
• Provides technical guidance, advice and assistance to the staff, as required.
  
  

Performs Other Related Duties

• Liaises with industry peer groups to research, develop and implement industry best practices and/or solutions to compliance related to risk and insurance programs for the NPC.
• Ensures the efficient and effective storage of required compliance inspection reports and documents, specifically related to the minimum maintenance standard
• Maintains the required professional designations and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing publications, establishing and maintaining peer network; participates in professional societies and continuing professional education initiatives.
• Responsibilities of this position will frequently require additional duties beyond normal working hours particularly during emergencies and NPC events.
• Attends Executive Team meetings as well as Commission and Board Committee meetings as required.
• Other related duties and special projects as assigned
  
  

The personal information in your candidate profile is collected under the authority of the Niagara Parks Act, R.S.O. 1990, C.N.3, s.4(l) and in accordance with the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. It will be used to assess your qualifications for the job postings to which you apply. If successful, your information will also be used for the creation of your employee profile under the authority of the Employment Standards Act, 2000, c.41, s.15(1). We are an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with AODA (Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005), Niagara Parks will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process to applicants with disabilities. If you require disability – related accommodations, please inform the Human Resources (HR) staff. We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted. If you require additional information regarding the collection and use of the personal information in your candidate profile, or would like to request an alternate format, please contact Niagara Parks at 905.295.4377 ext. 0 or by e-mail at [email protected] .