Company Overview

As a rapidly growing school division in Alberta, Rocky View Schools (RVS) supports the educational needs of more than 29,000 students from Kindergarten to Grade 12 in 53 schools to ensure they learn, belong and succeed.

As a rapidly growing school division in Alberta, Rocky View Schools (RVS) supports the educational needs of more than 29,000 students from Kindergarten to Grade 12 in 53 schools to ensure they learn, belong and succeed. RVS is situated on the traditional territories of the Treaty 7 region of Southern Alberta including the Siksikaitsitapi (Siksika, Kainai, Piikani, Amskapi Pikuni), the Tsuutina, the Îyâxe Nakoda Nations (Bearspaw, Chiniki, Goodstoney), and the Rocky View Métis District. Our team is committed to creating positive, safe and inclusive environments for students to learn and for staff to work together.

RVS encourages applications from individuals who can help shape and embody our core values of Leadership, People, Community and Innovation, and support our vision that RVS is a world-class learning organization where all students achieve their absolute best.

The Opportunity

RVS invites applications for a continuing, full-time (35 hrs/wk) Senior Insurance and Enterprise Risk Specialist position starting October 5, 2026 at the Education Centre located in Airdrie, Alberta. Reporting to the Executive Director of Legal Services, the Senior Insurance and Enterprise Risk Specialist provides expert leadership and advice on insurance, risk management, liability, and contractual risk transfer to support and protect Rocky View Schools' students, employees, assets, and operations. The role oversees the Division's insurance program, claims management, fleet safety, rentals and leasing, tax assessments, and contract risk reviews, while serving as the primary liaison with insurers, brokers, legal counsel, and external partners.

The position supports the implementation of the Division's Risk Management Framework through risk identification, assessment, mitigation, and reporting activities, ensuring effective management of operational and insurance-related risks across the organization. The successful candidate must have access to reliable transportation as regular travel around the division is required.

Responsibilities Include

Supports implementation of the Division's Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) program through risk identification, risk assessment, trend analysis and reporting

Manages the division's insurance portfolio, including policy renewals, coverage analysis, reporting requirements, claims administration, and policy interpretation

Provides recommendations regarding insurance program coverage, program enhancements,



and emerging insurance considerations

Maintains availability to respond to time-sensitive insurance, claims, liability, and risk management matters, including emergencies and critical incidents.

Liaises with insurers, brokers, adjusters, investigators, legal counsel, and third party administrators regarding insurance matters

Represents Rocky View Schools on USIC (Urban Schools Insurance Consortium) and other insurance-related governance and cooperative forums

Monitors insurance market trends, emerging risks, and industry developments and provides recommendations regarding operational impacts and implementation opportunities

Conducts and coordinates claims-related investigations involving property loss, liability claims, fraud allegations, negligence concerns and significant student or employee incidents

Manages claims reporting, documentation, investigation, monitoring, and resolution processes

Prepares reports to administration on independent investigations, including strategies, recommendations and direction to improve safety and works with divisional staff to implement desired outcomes

Evaluates rental and leasing Agreements from an insurance and risk standpoint for division facilities

Serves as a resource for contractual language, legislation and regulation interpretation

Prepares Service Provider Agreements to ensure RVS policies are met and risk is appropriately distributed

Collaborates with Occupational Health & Safety on claims related investigations, safety trends, contractor risk management, emergency preparedness considerations and areas of shared organizational risk

Maintains current knowledge of insurance products, market trends, regulatory developments, and emerging organizational risks

Assists in the preparation of the department's annual budget

Education/Experience

Degree in Business, Commerce, Risk Management, Insurance, or related field

Minimum 7-10 years progressive experience in insurance, claims, risk management or related field

Canadian Risk Management (CRM) designation is strongly preferred

Chartered Insurance Professional (CIP) designation would be considered a significant asset.

Demonstrated experience managing insurance portfolios, claims programs, liability exposure, and contractual risk transfer





Experience working with insurers, brokers, adjusters, investigators, legal counsel and external partners

Experience working in school division or public sector employer is considered an asset An equivalent combination of Education and experience may be considered

Knowledge And Skills

Extensive knowledge of commercial insurance products, including property, liability, cyber, fleet, crime, environmental, and specialty coverages

Strong understanding of insurance policy wording, exclusions, conditions, deductibles, and coverage interpretation

Strong understanding of contractual risk transfer principles, indemnities, certificates of insurance, and liability allocation

Ability to evaluate organizational risk exposure and provide practical insurance and risk mitigation recommendations

Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise professional discretion regarding sensitive employee, student, legal, financial, and insurance matters

Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret claims data, trends, and loss experience.

Demonstrated understanding of enterprise risk management principles

Proven ability to establish collaborative working relationships with diverse internal and external partners

Effective organization, prioritization, and time management skills

Demonstrated ability to apply excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills

Ability to successfully work in a team environment as well as independently with minimal supervision

Proficiency with workplace technology, data analysis tools, and Microsoft Office Applications

Rocky View Schools Benefits

3 weeks vacation pro-rated based on start date

11 Earned Days pro-rated based on start date

Hybrid (one day a week, working remotely) with supervisor approval

Benefits Plan (Extended Health, Dental, Wellness & Spending Account, Tax Free Savings Account and Registered Retirement Savings Plan)

Defined Benefit Pension Plan

Professional development and training opportunities

Free parking

Pre-employment Requirements The successful candidate must submit a current Criminal Record with Vulnerable Sector Check within 30 days of the start of your employment

Proof of qualifications/education as required by the position including WES/IQAS evaluation documents for completed education outside of Canada.

Applicants must provide a professional letter of reference, attached to the job application, from their most recent supervisor, relevant to the job opportunity, written on company letterhead, signed and dated within the past 18 months; or a list of updated references of a current/recent supervisor on your application.

📌 Senior Insurance and Enterprise Risk Specialist - Legal Services - Education Centre (Winnipeg)
🏢 Rocky View Schools
📍 Winnipeg