Risk Management Office

The Risk Management Office is responsible for enterprise risk management across the university community, the Emergency Management Program, business continuity, insurance, and the development of university policies and procedures related to risk management and emergency preparedness.

An aerial view of the the entire UM Fort Garry campus.

Areas of responsibilty

  • A photo of a red first aid kit and a red stethoscope.

    Emergency management

    The health and safety of students, staff, faculty and visitors, as well as the protection of the property and environment, are integral to University of Manitoba operations and reputation.

  • A photo of a handshake.

    Business continuity

    Business continuity is the university's ability to provide service and support for its stakeholders and maintain its viability before, during, and after an interruption of normal processes.

    Find our business continuity plan on UM Intranet under Campus > Getting to campus > Service disruptions and emergencies.

  • A health care provider placing a therapeutic tape on a patient's back.

    UM insurance

    University employees are insured against claims for injury, loss or damage to other persons or their property arising from your university employment-related activities, except for willful misconduct or illegal activities.

    Find more information about UM Insurance on UM Intranet under Work supports > Administration > UM insurance.

  • Two UM staff reviewing a microscopic image on four monitors.

    Research safety

    Research safety resources and documentation for research activities both on and off-campus are available on UM Intranet under Work supports > Research > Research safety.

You may also be interested in

Contact us

Office of Risk Management
191 Extended Education Building
University of Manitoba
Winnipeg, MB R3T 2N2 Canada

204-272-1631