Claims Specialist Job Listing at City of Edmonton in Edmonton, AB (Job ID 52637)

Description

Are you a highly skilled and experienced claims professional with a passion for resolving complex property claims? The City of Edmonton is seeking a dedicated and knowledgeable individual to join our Insurance and Claims Management Section. In this pivotal role, you will leverage your expertise in property and liability claims, legal proceedings, and risk mitigation to manage high-value cases and provide technical guidance.

What will you do?

• Provide expert advice and adjust large complex property losses for and against the City, manage projects and loss control
• Manage major damage investigations and repairs and compile damage assessments, including the establishment and development of scopes of work and quantum
• Lead claims debriefs and present to stakeholders, along with contributing to loss prevention and mitigation actions with the City's business areas
• Oversee and negotiate liability assessment and settlement amounts with various parties, including pursuit of viable recovery avenues and legal proceedings
• Serve as a subject matter expert for claims in relation to construction and building practices and techniques, and build technical capacity for property claims quality assurance and training
• Apply legal concepts including the application of the Municipal Government Act (MGA) and other potential laws and regulations, represent claims at trial, and collaborate with legal counsel
• Liaise with vendors and business partners on restoration and construction trends
• Research industry trends and share knowledge
• Perform property claims analysis and identify trends and opportunities along with contributing to process improvement and associated Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
• Guide and mentor team members on complex files, problem situations and expert reporting
• Provide support to the Claims Team Lead as required