Overview:

As 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 document any identified risks that may create a liability for the client and/or Manitoba Public Insurance (MPI).
• Recognize and accurately document successful loss prevention programs.
• Ensure the timely writing of loss prevention and audit reports and maintain 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, provide 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:

Education & Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Seven years of experience in a regulatory environment, including:
  • Two years of experience in the interpretation, enforcement and administration of legislation and regulation at a government authorized regulatory agency.
  • Two years broad based commercial fleet management process experience or experience in loss prevention.

OR

• Certificate/diploma/degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, or a related discipline.
• Five years of experience in a regulatory environment, including:
  • Two years of experience in the interpretation, enforcement and administration of legislation and regulation at a government authorized regulatory agency.
  • Two years broad based commercial fleet management process experience or experience in loss prevention.

OR

• Degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, or a related discipline.
• Four years of experience in a regulatory environment, including:
  • Two years of experience in the interpretation, enforcement and administration of legislation and regulation at a government authorized regulatory agency. Two years broad based commercial fleet management process experience or experience in loss prevention.
• Actively pursuing or commitment to pursue and complete the Canadian Risk Management designation (CRM).

Technical Knowledge and Skills:

• Strong skills in interpreting and applying applicable federal and inter-provincial legislation.

• Working knowledge of change management best practices to influence positive behaviour changes.

• Advanced business acumen and initiative.

• Advanced written and verbal communication skills to present information in a concise and straightforward manner.

• Strong customer service skills to deal tactfully with sensitive issues in a confidential manner.

• Working knowledge of root cause analysis techniques to apply operational risk management theories, principles, and practices to develop prevention and reduction strategies.

• Working knowledge of property security, fire and building hazards, and general liability exposures.

• Knowledge of workplace safety and health legislation and requirements.

• Working knowledge of Safe Work Manitoba safety certified program requirements.

• Working knowledge of fraud detection in commercial transportation.

Conditions of Employment:

• May be required to work alone and/or in remote areas.
• Successful candidates must complete First Aid, CPR/AED certification and non-violent crisis intervention training and become certified.
• Hearing tests are required within the position in accordance with the Safe Practice for Hearing Conservation.
• Candidates must have a valid driver’s licence.
• Candidates must be willing and able to travel within Manitoba.
• Candidates must have access to a personal vehicle.

Employee Benefits:

Health benefits

We 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 security

In 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

Wellness

We 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
• flexible work arrangement for eligible positions
• 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 inclusion

Manitoba 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 recognition

It’s 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 development

We 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 health

In 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.