Legal & Risk Management Coordinator

Strathmore is a vibrant, welcoming community that is recognized as a regional hub for business and recreation. Continued investment in recreation facilities, parks projects, commercial revitalization, and community programming provides an exceptional quality of life for our residents and visitors. Strathmore is in southern Alberta on the traditional lands of the Siksika Nation, surrounded by Wheatland County and a short distance east of Calgary.

The Town of Strathmore strives to be a leader in municipal administration and operations. Our team of experienced, engaged professionals deliver a diverse range of services and programs that continue to help us set new milestones for quality of life.

**Position Summary**:
Reporting to the Director of Strategic, Administrative & Financial Services, the **Legal & Risk Management Coordinator** is responsible for coordinating and reporting insurance claims; developing and maintaining agreements for use of the Town’s real property; and leading the development of the Town’s business continuity program. This position requires exceptional attention to detail with the ability to multi-task in a busy public service environment.

**Key Responsibilities Include**:
Legal Administration:

- Research and draft corporate templates for various legal documents, including but not limited to: leases, licences of occupation, memorandum of understanding, and other legal documents to support the Town in managing risk moving forward
- Work collaboratively with various stakeholders across the organization to provide training and garner support for use of the Town’s legal documents
- Support the Director in managing the Town’s legal budget
- Work collaboratively with internal stakeholders to facilitate support with external legal counsel

Risk Management:

- Lead the development and implementation of the Town’s risk management program moving forward, including the Town’s insurance portfolio
- Actively manage new and on-going claims on behalf of the Town and work closely with Alberta Municipalities’ Insurance and Risk Management teams
- Manage the Town’s insurance schedules, ensuring regular reviews and updates in collaboration with affected departments
- Research and develop insurance and risk management best practices, including policies and procedures
- Maintain appropriate and accurate document control processes for confidential records of the Town’s insurance program, including inventories, valuations, annual renewals, and additional named insured parties
- Allocate insurance and real property expenses and revenues to the appropriate departments and liaise with affected departments or external agencies to address inconsistencies or questions

Business Continuity:

- Work collaboratively with the Director of Emergency Management and affected departments to coordinate business continuity plans and facilitate annual plan updates
- In conjunction with the Director of Emergency Management, lead the development and annual review of a corporate Hazard, Risk and Vulnerability Assessment
- Lead and coordinate annual business continuity exercises
- Work collaboratively with the Wheatland Regional Emergency Partnership Agency to review and enhance the Wheatland Regional Emergency Management Plan and Mutual Aid Agreements
- Participate, when required, in the Emergency Coordination Centre

General Duties:

- Compose routine correspondence and reports, researching, and assisting with development of policies and procedures and implementation of new programs
- Present policy recommendations to Council, as required
- Originate and process correspondence, memoranda, legal documents, and reports, which may be of a confidential nature
- Respond to internal and external inquiries or redirect appropriately
- Compile data from various sources and prepare statistical reports and presentations, as required
- Other duties as assigned

**Required Qualifications**:

- Grade 12 or GED equivalent
- Post-secondary education, or 2 - 5 years related experience preferably in an insurance claims management, legal, or municipal government setting: CIP (Certified Insurance Professional) designation or Paralegal/Legal Administrative Certificate is desirable
- Highly developed communication (oral and written) and interpersonal skills are essential
- Excellent time management, prioritizing skills, and attention to detail
- Strong knowledge and experience with MS Office
- Currently holds or will attain ICS (Incident Command System) 100 and 200 level certificates

**Additional and/or Desirable Knowledge & Skills**:

- Familiarity with insurance claims, coverage, and premiums
- Experience with contract law, business continuity planning and municipal government
- Strong interpersonal and above average organizational and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment
- Protect highly sensitive and confidential information
- Ability to work with mínimal supervisio