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At Sleeman Breweries we are proud to offer a supportive and progressive work environment where employees can enjoy a variety of sought-after benefits and job perks.

Below is a summary of the benefits enjoyed by our full-time, permanent employees:

·       Parental leave top-up benefit

·       Competitive compensation

·       Benefits package that includes medical, dental and vision for families

·       RRSP matching program

·       Employee tuition reimbursement program

·       Complimentary staff beer (taxable benefit)

We are committed to helping our employees find fulfillment in their careers through work-life balance and creating a diverse workforce that is equitable and inclusive. Sleeman Breweries was proudly named one of Canada’s Greenest employers (2019) and one of Canada’s Top Employers by Forbes Magazine (2021). Sleeman Breweries is an equal-pay employer and strives to continue to do better – better beer, better people, getting better.

To learn more about the employee journey at Canada’s third largest brewery, follow along on Instagram at @lifeatsleeman

RISK & LICENSING SPECIALIST 

Key Responsibilities Include:

• Manage the annual renewal of the Sleeman corporate insurance program, including abstract collection and review, data management, invoice processing and submission.
• Manage the day to day insurance requirements including administration and maintenance of bonds, tracking required changes to SOV/warehouse locations, and liaising with our insurance broker; Ensure inventory values are complete and submitted on time to the appropriate stakeholders.
• Request certificates of insurance for business units; review/approve contractor coverage and variance requests
• Maintain ongoing Sleeman fleet insurance requirements; Work with insurance adjusters in the administration of auto claims related to fleet vehicles; Maintain and update list of drivers of fleet vehicles covered under Sleeman insurance; Administer the vehicle licensing and insurance process for BC and other regions as required.
• Lead the driver abstract review process including maintenance of national log of drivers, collecting consents, applying for, and reviewing drivers abstracts annually in compliance with the criteria of insurability.
• Maintain US workers compensation requirements and payments
• Responsible for regulatory compliance review and approval of packaging for Sleeman established products, such as beer brands; liaise with the Marketing and Technical teams throughout the new packaging review process.
• Facilitate all license applications, amendments, and renewals for the Company; Facilitate the applications and renewals for various excise licenses
• Proactively conduct regulatory research for both Canada and the US, and flag areas of risk or required attention for internal stakeholders.
• Conduct the legal billing review process, ensuring all bills are accurate and in compliance with Sleeman legal billing guidelines. Liaise with legal counsel to resolve discrepancies, as necessary.
• Maintain and update Compliance Checklist to monitor compliance and resolve non-compliant items
• Responsible for establishing and maintaining an evolving document management system which includes both paper files required for audit, as well as a team Cooler site.
• Identify and recommend improvements to established processes; coordinate prioritization and implementation of improvements using appropriate tools, systems, and techniques
• Assist with various special projects/requests, as required
• Comply with all policies, processes, and legislated standards.
• Perform other related duties as required

Requirements

• Post-secondary education or certification in risk management, commercial insurance, or another related field
• Minimum 3-5 years of experience in administration or management of insurance and risk, or similar compliance role.
• Experience with legal research/working with regulations/regulated industry
• Demonstrated experience managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced, changing business environment
• Knowledge of production processes in a manufacturing/supply chain environment considered a strong asset
• Strong understanding of provincial variances in alcohol and beverage regulations and compliance requirements, and/or experience in food industry, considered an asset
• Strong sense of urgency; experience managing competing priorities;
• Ability to adapt quickly to a changing work environment
• Strong organizational skills/filing system skills
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Writing skills/communication skills (i.e., briefing docs, formal correspondence to regulators)
• Excellent analytical, interpersonal, problem-solving and conflict resolution skills
• Self-motivated with ability to work independently and focus on continuous improvement
• Demonstrated ability to establish effective working relationships with employees, senior management staff, and outside agencies
• Ability to speak French considered an asset
• Computer skills with ability to use MS Office and DocuSign
• Acceptable criminal and credit check
• Ability to support and project values compatible with the organization

Core Competencies:

• Planning and organization
• Attention to detail
• Communication and negotiation skills
• Teamwork
• Accountability and dependability
• Problem solving
• Ethics, integrity, and discretion
• Customer Service

Working Conditions

• Travel required