Senior Risk Specialist, NRP

Sovereign Insurance • Vancouver, BC

4d • Remote

About The Position

The Senior Risk Specialist collaborates with the National Resource Practice underwriting group specializing in large and complex Energy risks. This role focuses on Oil and Gas production facilities across upstream and downstream sectors, Mining Operations underground and above ground, Power Generation, Course of Construction, Pulp & Paper and Renewable Energy technologies. The role identifies and quantifies risk exposures and improvement opportunities, sharing expertise internally and with clients while maintaining strong relationships focused on risk reduction and customer service. The Senior Risk Specialist provides technical leadership, coaches and mentors the Risk Engineering Services team, and delivers timely, professional risk engineering support to underwriting under established standards.

Requirements

• A degree or diploma in Engineering, Applied Science, or a related field, combined with a minimum of 15 years of relevant insurance industry experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Professional designations including Chartered Insurance Professional and Canadian Risk Management.
• Technical knowledge and coursework related to fire protection, building construction, sprinkler systems, industrial processes, product and premises liability, life safety, security systems, and fleet safety.
• Strong understanding of risk management practices, loss prevention methodologies, and evolving industry trends, with the ability to assess complex exposures and recommend effective mitigation strategies.
• Demonstrated analytical thinking, problem solving, and decision-making capabilities, supported by strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Well developed written, verbal, interpersonal, and customer service skills, enabling effective collaboration with clients, brokers, underwriters, and internal partners.
• Proficiency in using technology and digital tools to support risk analysis, reporting, documentation, and efficient service delivery.
• Proficiency in both English and French is essential to the main duties in this role, including servicing and communicating primarily with majority anglophone and francophone clients, groups, and teams. The essential non-French duties are not assignable to adjacent or other team members.

Nice To Haves

• French is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Conducting comprehensive risk evaluations through site surveys and file reviews to identify loss exposures, hazards, controls, and regulatory compliance, and producing detailed risk assessment reports to support underwriting risk selection and pricing decisions.
• Consulting with clients, brokers, and underwriters on loss control and prevention practices, collaborating on fact finding, and developing aligned, practical risk mitigation solutions.
• Providing consultative risk improvement services by reviewing and updating loss prevention procedures, completing safety consultations, and developing actionable recommendations and improvement plans.
• Serving as a subject matter expert in risk management practices, industry trends, and emerging developments, and contributing expertise to the design of risk engineering protocols and services.
• Supporting the development and enhancement of risk engineering programs and value-added services by providing operational input, participating in pilots, and contributing technical expertise to initiatives.
• Developing and delivering technical training materials, library articles, and education sessions for clients, brokers, underwriters, and internal teams.
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with clients, internal staff, and external service providers to ensure timely, cost effective, and high quality service delivery.
• Providing professional guidance, technical advice, and mentorship to underwriters and risk engineering colleagues, supporting quality of work and shared team objectives.
• Maintaining current knowledge of underwriting standards, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices, while actively participating in industry associations, meetings, and reporting activities.

Benefits

• competitive salary and variable compensation
• benefits and pension
• paid time off
• development and recognition programs
• holistic approach to physical, mental, social, and financial wellness
• opportunity to participate in incentive programs and earn additional compensation tied to individual and/or business performance, or other business metrics.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Associate degree