Property, Liability, Claims Manager
Employment Type: Regular Full Time
Exempt: $ 99,540 - $117,105
Hours of Work: 08:30 – 16:30
Competition Number: 2026-26
Closing Date: Open Until Filled
The City of White Rock - where every wave of talent helps shape our City by the sea. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is committed to promoting and preserving a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion. We know that our greatest strengths come from the people who make up our teams.
The City of White Rock is a unique, ocean-side community of 23,000 citizens located half an hour south of Vancouver on the shore of Semiahmoo Bay and is known for its sunny weather, expansive beach, historic pier, delightful restaurants, and sense of community.
Overview
This independent, diverse position is responsible for the city property and liability management functions. You will be the point of contact regarding reporting incidents / making a claim. You will report annually to City Council on the status of the various claims & liability litigation. You will be the point of contact in handling inquiries from tenants of City properties and property managers (City leasing from). Setting up license and agreement renewals and include doing research into fair market value of sites. Should the City purchase or sell a property or an asset this position would take the lead in processing the file right through and when applicable registration with the Land Title office. And registration with Land Title: Rights of Way, Restrictive Covenants, Easements and Development Permits.
The work also involves designing strategies, systems and policies to help minimize losses in the City and
managing the City’s property and liability insurance requirements.
You will manage a budget of approximately 175,000 using Excel and SharePoint and ensure a database of all agreements for City property is kept and proactively address matters in a timely manner so they remain current.
Qualifications
- University degree in a relevant field, such as Law, and/or certification in Real Estate or Public Administration, plus three to five years of related experience.
- Possession of Canadian Risk Management (CRM) certification is desirable or diploma in Business, Insurance, Risk management
- Experience using a SharePoint platform.
- Valid Class 5 Driver’s License with an acceptable driving record.
- Successfully pass a police information check.
Requirements
- This independent, diverse position is responsible for city property and liability management functions.
- The work involves performing negotiations with respect to leasing and rental of City properties (including if the City were the lessee) and onsite visits when required
- Purchase & sale of land
- Point of contact with the public and staff managing the City’s claims, including designing strategies, systems and policies to minimize losses in the City
- Managing the City’s property and liability insurance requirements.
- You will be the point of contact within the City regarding reporting incidents, making a claim, including with ICBC when a vehicle is involved or with a customer regarding a property / insurance claim.
- You will be the point of contact within the City in handling land matters, should the City purchase or sell a property or an asset and follow through with the required Land Title requirements.
- Your previous experience and accomplishments will include preforming property and claim negotiations, with strong verbal, written and personal skills.
- It is essential that you can handle highly confidential and sensitive information and respond with tact and diplomacy, and you are approachable and compassionate.
- It is essential that you are a collaborative team player with well-developed interpersonal skills, along with an aptitude for establishing and maintaining positive working relationships with a variety of stakeholders (internal and external)
The City is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is committed to promoting and preserving a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion. We know that our greatest strengths come from the people who make up our teams and a more vibrant community starts with you! If your experience and education have prepared you for success in this role and you are committed to working in a manner that supports a respectful, healthy, and safe environment, please submit a cover letter and resume to www.whiterockcity.ca/careers
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