Risk Consultant

Sovereign Insurance•Calgary, AB

1d•Remote

About The Position

At Sovereign Insurance, a wholly owned subsidiary of The Co-operators General Insurance Company, we believe leadership is shaped by purpose, collaboration, and meaningful contribution. We value diverse perspectives, bold ideas, and people who lift others up. Here, your initiative matters, and your efforts help build the resilience of the Canadian businesses and communities we serve. We are looking for a professional and ambitious Risk Consultant, specializing in Property /Casualty operations with emphasis on Farm loss prevention to join our Risk Engineering team. The successful candidate will be adept with previous experience at conducting risk assessments on commercial and farm properties identify risks/exposures and sharing this expertise with their underwriting partners. Utilizing your expertise and relationship building skills, you will meet with advisors, clients and underwriting to conduct a physical survey of the insured operations. Commercial risk assessment experience is required. Take your career to the next level by developing your natural ability to see the big picture, think creatively, and challenge the status quo, while working with some of the industry’s leading professionals.

Requirements

A degree or diploma in Engineering, Agriculture or a related field of equivalent experience.
Knowledge of NFPA standards and relevant fire and building codes is required.
3-5 years’ experience in loss control/risk engineering focusing on commercial and farm risk
In progress or completion of insurance-related loss prevention courses (Building Construction, Basic Hazards, special hazards and processes, liability loss prevention).
English is required
Commercial risk assessment experience is required.

Nice To Haves

French is an asset.
Specialized skills in trades or fire protection and prevention fields are considered assets.
CIP and/or CRM designation is an asset.
Infrared Thermography Level 1 and Level 2 is an asset.

Responsibilities

Conduct risk evaluation services (property and liability) through site surveys to identify and evaluate loss exposure, hazards, and controls for risks.
Provide meaningful recommendations for loss prevention improvements through analysis of construction, occupancy, protection, exposures, hazards, fire protection systems, etc.
Provide consultative risk improvement services and training to advisors and underwriters.
Ensure assessments are completed in a cost-effective, timely and productive manner in accordance with specified service standards.
Establish positive relationships with clients and maintain strong relationships with internal staff and external service providers.
Provide regular coaching sessions to manage performance and support each member of the team to progress.