Risk Management and Insurance Administrator

YVR is a place of connection, bringing together people, places and cargo while ensuring a safe and efficient experience for everyone.

Position overview

We have an opportunity for a permanent, full-time Risk Management and Insurance Administrator in the Legal Services team. Reporting to the Director, Legal Services & Legal Counsel, the Risk Management and Insurance Administrator will play a key role in administering and advising on YVR’s corporate insurance program. This position ensures appropriate protection of people, assets, infrastructure, and operations while meeting regulatory and Ground Lease obligations.

The role oversees underwriting and renewal processes across YVR and its subsidiaries, supports major capital programs through insurance planning, evaluates emerging risks, and provides expert guidance across the organization on insurance matters.

Key responsibilities include:  

• Manage YVR’s corporate insurance program, including underwriting, annual renewals, and partnerships with brokers and insurers.
• Review, negotiate, and administer insurance policies, ensuring appropriate coverage across YVR’s operations and subsidiaries.
• Lead insurance planning and administration for capital projects, including Owner Controlled Insurance Programs (OCIP) and Builders Risk coverage.
• Monitor claims activity, liaising with internal teams, insurers, and adjusters to support resolution and risk mitigation.
• Coordinate risk assessments, property appraisals, and insurance inspections, ensuring alignment with compliance and Ground Lease requirements.
• Provide expert guidance on insurance, contract provisions, and risk transfer strategies to internal stakeholders.
• Maintain accurate insurance documentation and support ongoing compliance, reporting, and audit requirements.

Key qualifications include:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Commerce, Finance, Risk Management or a related field.
• Minimum 3+ years of progressive experience in corporate insurance, risk management, or a related field.
• Experience managing insurance programs, including underwriting, renewals, and claims coordination.
• Strong understanding of insurance products, contract language, and risk transfer mechanisms.
• Experience working in a complex operational environment (e.g., airport, transportation, public sector, or large organization).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Although not required, French language skills are an asset as we are committed to providing bilingual services to our visitors and passengers. This helps us meet federal language obligations while ensuring welcoming experience. Candidates who do not speak French are still strongly encouraged to apply.

This position is open to both Vancouver Airport Authority employees and external candidates. Previous job performance will be taken into consideration for all internal candidates that apply for this position.

As part of our recruitment process, shortlisted candidates may be required to participate in an assessment process.

Salary Range : $85,156 to $111,294 per annum, based on 37.5-hour work week. This is individually tailored to reflect your unique experience, qualifications and internal equity. At YVR, your work experience goes beyond the paycheck. We support your personal and professional development, well-being, and a thriving work culture with generous vacation days, extensive health benefits, retirement savings matching, wellness programs, community engagement, commuting support, and continuous learning opportunities. Learn more at https://careers.yvr.ca/benefits.

YVR is more than just an airport. We connect our beautiful province and all it has to offer to the world. We are all leaders and trailblazers for change and innovation, so no matter the department or team you’re a part of, the work you do matters.

At YVR, we are flexible in everything we do. We will work together to find ways to deliver customer excellence that helps us all thrive.

Whatever your background and wherever you’re from, you belong at YVR. If you have any questions about accessibility or require any assistance applying, please reach out at careers@yvr.ca.