About Bow Valley College
Bow Valley College is Calgary’s college with local impact and global reach, serving more than 15,000 students. We launch our students
by preparing them for in-demand jobs through high-quality, future-oriented education. We advance our graduates into careers in healthcare, technology, business, entertainment arts, social services, and more, contributing to our economy and community. We evolve our students through work-integrated learning, upskilling, and reskilling.
Proud to be named one of Canada’s Top 50 research colleges, our applied research focuses on health and educational technology, and social innovation. Home to the Digital Entertainment Nexus, Calgary’s first esports arena, and the Bears varsity team, Bow Valley College is celebrating 60 years of student success. Learn more about the opportunities we create at bowvalleycollege.ca.
Position Summary
Bow Valley College is seeking a skilled and forward-thinking Risk & Insurance Manager to lead and evolve our enterprise risk management (ERM) program, oversee our insurance portfolio, and guide legislative compliance activities. Reporting to the Director, Strategy, Risk & Project Management, the Risk & Insurance Manager will play a pivotal role in building institutional resilience through strategic oversight of risk governance, risk appetite, and mitigation planning. This individual will ensure that Bow Valley College has sufficient and appropriate insurance coverage, while also managing relationships with providers and consortia, and handling claims processes when required.
The successful candidate will bring expertise in enterprise risk management frameworks, with a deep understanding of elements such as risk strategy, culture, assessment, reporting, and technology integration. They will collaborate with college leadership to identify, assess, and manage strategic and operational risks, develop and maintain the risk register, and support contingency and business continuity planning. As the College’s representative in the Alberta post-secondary insurance consortium, the incumbent will ensure our institutional needs are met and lead the acquisition of specialized coverage as needed.
In addition to risk and insurance management, this role includes oversight of the College’s annual legislative compliance process. The Risk & Insurance Manager will ensure awareness and tracking of compliance requirements across departments and will report findings to the Executive and the Board of Governors, making recommendations to mitigate the risks of non-compliance.
This position also contributes to strategic planning through the development of multi-year service plans, policy and procedure updates, and support of the College’s internal audit plan. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of six years of experience in enterprise risk management and/or insurance, professional training in both fields, and a Bachelor's degree (or an equivalent combination of education and experience). Preferred qualifications include strong Microsoft Office and Power BI skills, and prior team leadership experience with demonstrated coaching abilities. A proactive, analytical mindset, excellent communication and relationship-building talents, and the ability to navigate complex systems with a strategic lens are essential to success in this role.
Join Bow Valley College and contribute to a culture of continuous improvement, innovation, and operational excellence, where your expertise will help shape the future of risk management in post-secondary education.
If your education was received internationally we will require you provide an international education assessment through IQAS, WES, or one of the other nationally designated organizations upon hire.
Closing Date: August 10, 2025
This opening is a continuous (Exempt) position. Please note all successful candidates will be required to provide copies of government issued identification and proof of educational qualifications upon hire and may be required to provide an enhanced police information check.
Diversity and Inclusion Commitment
Bow Valley College is strongly committed to fostering diversity and inclusion within our community. We welcome applications from qualified candidates who would contribute to the further diversification of our employees including, but not limited to, visible minorities, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity.
