Develop policies relating to risk management programs and support Municipal Councils in the development of risk management initiatives.

• Gather and prepare data from internal and external sources to validate and calibrate risk models of moderate to large scope or complexity, and support Municipal Councils in choosing the appropriate validation approach;
• Validate risk models in accurate, computationally efficient ways that make good use of DMA’s resources;
• Investigate and analyze potential and actual general liability exposure, evaluate the extent and elements of exposure and recommend appropriate actions for risk mitigation facing various municipalities;
• Provide education on risk management techniques both standard basic education and complex focus topics to Municipal Councils / Municipalities as needed and / or required;
• Prioritize Risk Analysis projects by developing criteria for, and the process involved in, risk prioritization;
• Ensure Municipalities’ compliance with risk management policies and procedures through regular compliance checks and audits;
• Support Municipal Councils in conducting process improvement research, outline findings and make recommendations for improvements via reports and presentations;
• Make recommendations to Municipalities on ways to reduce/control risk, which may involve an insurance strategy, and which will protect against residual risk;
• Review and investigate occurrence reports and recommend corrective plans to provide effective and efficient risk management programs; Develop policies in coordination with Municipal Councils for risk management programs to carryout efficient municipal services;
• Liaise with Municipal Councils to identify prevailing issues and concerns that can serve as inputs towards the development of the risk management program for all municipalities;
• Perform other such duties as assigned by the Division Manager - Municipal Planning.