City of Orillia Employment Opportunities

Description

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Corporation of the City of Orillia has an opening for the full-time position of Risk Management Specialist in the Financial Services Division of the Corporate Services Department.

DUTIES

• Develop and maintain standardized procedures, systems and tools which support risk management activities, ensuring compliance with approved by-laws, policies, procedures and legislation and making recommendations to resolve gaps within the process.
• Establish performance metrics tools to analyze purchase order data and identify opportunities to leverage strategic sourcing, vendor qualification, purchasing systems and public bidding processes. 
• Conduct need assessments, develop program content and deliver user-specific training programs such as risk exposure, vendor and contract management.   
• Collaborate with City Divisions and Departments to develop an annual procurement plan to assess City priorities and timing. Assist staff in selecting appropriate solicitation templates, review documents and provide guidance in evaluating vendor performance, debriefing meetings, evaluation and negotiation processes.   
• Lead and manage high value procurements preparing project plans, researching best practices and trends, obtaining input and feedback from key stakeholders, securing necessary approval and implementing plans.
• Conduct research and analysis to provide opportunities, impacts and recommendations to enhance procurement system processes, ensuring efficiency and alignment with the City’s procurement strategies.
• Develop and maintain a comprehensive procurement resource center (self-service) on the internal electronic data records management system.
• Prepare regular metrics and monitoring to measure procurement activity for branch reporting and as required for Senior Leadership Team.
• Administer insurance incidents and claims, working closely with City Solicitors, insurance adjusters, assigned legal counsel, insurance companies and claimants.
• Identify and analyze risk exposure and establish loss prevention measures with a goal of developing a sustainable and responsible risk management system to reduce claims, financial loss and premiums.
• Develop and maintain an insurance resource center and claim records system in the electronic data records management system.  
  
  

QUALIFICATIONS

• Post-secondary degree preferably in Law, or Supply Chain Management or Business.
• A minimum of three years’ experience in a specialized role in public procurement.
• Purchasing certification in public procurement is preferred.
• Proficient with MS office applications, purchasing systems and exposure to Great Plains accounting software is preferred.
• Excellent communication skills required to plan, lead, train, produce reports/presentations and convey complex subjects to varied audiences.
• Strong analytical skills and an aptitude for solving unique challenges.
• Experience balancing multiple non-routine tasks with regular workflow. 
• Solid judgement and tact in dealing with sensitive information or situations.
• Must possess a valid class ‘G’ Ontario driver’s license and access to a reliable vehicle.                    
• A current and acceptable Criminal Record Check is required for this position at the incumbent’s expense, prior to the commencement date.
  
  

Compensation for this position is $100,032 to $117,023 for a 35-hour work week, plus a comprehensive benefits package.  Interested applicants are invited to apply by April 5^th, 2023 at noon.

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We thank all applicants that apply and advise that only those to be interviewed will be contacted. The City of Orillia is committed to an inclusive, barrier-free environment. Accommodation will be provided in all steps of the hiring process.  Please advise the City of Orillia Human Resources Department if you require any accommodations to ensure you can participate fully and equally during the recruitment and selection process. In accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection and Privacy Act, personal information is collected under the authority of the Municipal Act 2001, S.O. 2001, c. 25, and will be used for the purpose of candidate selection. Questions about this collection should be directed to the Freedom of Information Coordinator, 50 Andrew St. S., Suite 300, Orillia ON L3V 7T5 or call 705-325-1311.