Risk Manager

Applications will be accepted on a continuous basis until a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received. This recruitment may close at any time without notice. The first review of applications will be on March 24, 2026.

Join a collaborative team that cares as much about people and public servanthood as you do. The City of Ontario Human Resources / Risk Management (HRRM) Agency is seeking a self-driven, motivated and talented Risk Management professional passionate about growing in a professional environment and playing an active role as a contributor to the rapid growth in the development of the City.

This professional will play a key role in assisting the City to establish its goal in becoming the Premier Community of the Inland Empire.

Our team seeks to work with enthusiastic individuals who will provide unique perspectives in finding innovative solutions to complex administrative and human resources/risk management issues. Under the direction of the Risk Management Administrator, the Risk Manager manages and administers the City’s comprehensive risk management and safety programs in support of the City's goal to be the employer of choice. Projects and assignments will include providing oversight and strategic leadership of the City’s risk management program, including workers’ compensation, general liability and insurance programs, claims administration, loss prevention initiatives, and the City’s safety and training program, while collaborating with the City’s third‑party administrators and overseeing staff responsible for day‑to‑day program administration, as assigned.

The position will also work with departments to identify, assess, and mitigate organizational risks, ensure regulatory compliance, and support policies and procedures that promote a safe work environment and reduce the City’s overall exposure to risk.

The ideal candidate will possess outstanding analytical and supervisory skills with the drive to continuously assess and improve the efficiency and effectiveness of services provided; have the innate ability to take initiative and prioritize multiple conflicting demands in a high‑pressure environment; demonstrate support for team efforts by readily accepting a variety of tasks, responsibilities, training opportunities, and going the "extra mile."

This candidate will also have exceptional communication and interpersonal skills along with being resourceful and adaptable while demonstrating problem solving skills leading to sound judgement and quality decisions. The successful candidate will be passionate about the field of Risk Management/Human Resources and will embody the Department's mission and vision as well as the qualities of a "Five Tool Player" - Leader, Thinker, Communicator, Operator and Public Servant - and the principles of the City's Customer Service Philosophy – Empathy, Respect, and Problem Solving.

• The Eligibility List will consist of both internal and external applicants who meet the qualifications and successfully complete any required selection processes.
• The hiring department has the discretion to consider internal applicants on the Eligibility List prior to considering external candidates on the Eligibility List.
• The City of Ontario reserves the right, if necessary, to accept only the first one hundred (100) applications from applicants that meet the qualification guidelines below.
• Completed applications will be reviewed and only qualified applicants whose qualifications best meet or exceed the requirements of the position and needs of the City will be invited to participate further in the selection process.

THE HUMAN RESOURCES/RISK MANAGEMENT AGENCY

The Human Resources/Risk Management Agency is a team of dedicated, talented professionals eager to contribute to and support the on‑going growth and evolution of the City of Ontario’s workforce and community.

• Build a world class team by connecting people to purpose.

• To be the premier employer in the Inland Empire while providing proactive service to our community and workforce.

• Accountability;
  Collaboration;
  Empathy;
  Equity,…