Analyst, Risk Control Engineering

BFL CANADA•Montreal, QC

15h•Hybrid

About The Position

We are looking for an Analyst, Risk Control Engineering to join our team in our Montreal office! As an Analyst, Risk Control Engineering, you will support the delivery of property risk assessments and engineering advisory services for clients across diverse sectors. Your role will be focused on analyzing physical asset risks, synthesizing technical data from site visits and documentation, and contributing to reports that inform underwriting decisions and risk mitigation strategies. You will work closely with Senior Advisors to execute site evaluations, assess loss prevention controls, and deliver client-ready documentation, all while developing a strong foundation in property risk engineering and fire protection principles.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline (e.g., Civil Engineering, Fire Protection Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or related field);
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (especially Word, Excel); familiarity with PowerPoint and PDF markup tools is helpful.
Strong analytical and research skills, as well as initiative and curiosity;
Strong technical writing and document synthesis skills.
Bilingual with strong verbal and written communication skills in French and in English as the candidate will be required to interact in English with stakeholders (colleagues and clients) outside Quebec.
Willingness to travel periodically to support site visits under senior supervision.
Solid organizational skills especially ability to meet project deadlines with a focus on details;
Ability to successfully multi-task while working independently or within a group environment;
A valid driver’s license

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with COPE and basic fire protection concepts (e.g., sprinkler systems, fire pumps) is an asset.
Interest in property risk management, physical loss prevention, or insurance underwriting support.

Responsibilities

Support the execution of property risk assessments, including pre-visit planning, site visits, site data review, and coordination with field engineers or client site contacts.
Assist in reviewing facility layouts, fire protection drawings, and process descriptions to identify key hazards and existing controls.
Contribute to the development of risk assessment reports, summarizing findings on construction, occupancy, protection, and exposure (COPE), as well as management programs and conducting loss estimate valuations.
Draft and update risk improvement recommendations based on industry standards (e.g., NFPA), client risk tolerance, and insurer expectations.
Prepare underwriting-focused risk summaries that communicate key risk characteristics and potential loss scenarios for insurers.
Track and reconcile the status of risk improvement recommendations, supporting clients in demonstrating risk maturity and progress to insurers.
Assist in communicating findings to clients in a professional and structured manner, with clear prioritization and suggested next steps.
Collaborate with Senior Advisors to scope and plan assessment visits and project timelines.
Participate in internal project update sessions, maintaining task trackers and helping ensure on-time delivery.
Support data standardization and integration into internal platforms and risk assessment tools.
Contribute to the development and enhancement of risk assessment tools, templates, building valuations and rating methodologies.
Conduct research on industry-specific risks and technical standards to support evolving client needs.
Assist in refining service delivery processes and knowledge-sharing practices across the team.