Insurance Manager

Trans Mountain operates Canada’s only pipeline system transporting oil products to the West Coast. We deliver approximately 300,000 barrels of petroleum products each day through 1,150 kilometres of pipeline in Alberta and British Columbia, and 111 kilometres of pipeline in Washington state.

As the Insurance Manager with Trans Mountain, you will have the opportunity to work with an innovative and creative group of industry experts supporting the operation of the Trans Mountain Pipeline System. This position is based in our Calgary office.

The Insurance Manager will manage the Corporate Insurance Program (the Program), which consists of multiple insurance lines, more than 60 participating insurers, and annual costs of more than $15M.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and evolve a strategic plan for the Program that reflects corporate risk and cost tolerances by liaising with internal stakeholders, seeking advice from the Insurance Broker, and interacting with industry peers.
• Administer the Program, to ensure that corporate governance and financial requirements are met, by developing and updating budgets and forecasts, directing and reviewing the Insurance Broker’s activities, providing insurance-related advice to internal stakeholders, reporting on progress and highlights, and managing insurance records.
• Manage the annual renewal process by establishing the renewal plan and the schedule, soliciting, reviewing, and updating corporate and risk information, completing applications, developing and delivering presentations to underwriters, and approving, tracking, and documenting placements.
• Manage the claims process by reviewing incidents as they occur, filing claims or providing precautionary notices, and administering claims from initiation to conclusion.
• Support the minimization of contracting risk by evolving the Contractor Insurance Requirements Standard (CIRS), providing advice to internal stakeholders on interpretation of the CIRS requirements, and reviewing and approving variances to the CIRS.

Qualifications and Professional Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Commerce, Engineering, or closely related field.
• A minimum 10 years of related work experience.
• Proficiency in MS Office – Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.
• Strong analytical, problem solving, and organizational skills.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Collaborative and strong team player.
• Ability to analyze and troubleshoot complex problems and make sound decisions.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Other Requirements and Information

• Location in Calgary.
• This position will travel approximately 5% of the time, on average.

In the Fall of 2021, the Government of Canada expressed its expectation that all federally owned or regulated companies (including Trans Mountain) implement polices to ensure that all employees are fully vaccinated against COVID-19.

In order to be considered as a candidate for a position with Trans Mountain, you must be fully vaccinated or eligible for accommodation based on a certified medical contraindication, religion, or another prohibited ground for discrimination as defined under the Canadian Human Rights Act or applicable human rights legislation.

WeBuild Careers and Pipelines That Last

Our story is about determination, resourcefulness and resilience. It’s about charting our own course, finding innovative solutions to challenging problems and doing the right thing. It was true when Trans Mountain became a company in 1951 and it’s just as true today. We welcome new members to our team that embrace the qualities in our story, that thrive on the new path and directions we take. Our culture is one of care and taking our responsibilities seriously. If you would like to contribute to our culture, then join our journey.

A Rewarding Opportunity. We offer:

• A competitive compensation program.
• A flexible benefits package.
• A pension and a savings plan.

In keeping with Trans Mountain’s commitment to maximize benefits for communities, priority will be given to qualified candidates from Indigenous, local and regional communities along the Trans Mountain existing, and expansion, pipeline corridor.

In Alberta, the existing pipeline system spans the traditional territories of Treaty 6, 7 and 8, and the Métis Nation of Alberta (Zone 4).

In British Columbia, the system crosses the traditional territories of numerous First Nations that are affiliated with the Secwepemc, Dakelh (Carrier), Nlaka’pamux, Syilx/Okanagan, Interior and Coast Salish, Stó:lo, as well as the Métis.

Trans Mountain also operates through 15 First Nation Reserves located within the region spanning the BC interior through Fraser Valley.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Trans Mountain is committed to supporting diversity and individual differences. The diverse viewpoints and cultural knowledge that our employees bring to work enrich our organization’s collective cultural understanding, which is reflected in the work we do every day. Trans Mountain welcomes new team members from traditionally underrepresented groups, including women, Indigenous Peoples, members of visible minorities and persons with disabilities.