Risk Assessment Specialist

Heartland Farm Mutual; Nova Scotia; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company dedicated to redefining the insurance landscape. This role offers the chance to conduct thorough inspections across diverse properties, ensuring safety and compliance. With a focus on professional growth, you'll be empowered to make impactful contributions while enjoying a supportive work environment. Benefit from comprehensive health and dental coverage, a generous pension plan, and an incentive program that rewards your hard work. If you're ready to take the next step in your career and make a difference, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

Health and Dental Coverage

Generous Pension Plan

Incentive Plan

Qualifications

• 3+ years in commercial or farm loss control required.
• Strong knowledge of electrical, mechanical, and construction is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Conduct detailed inspections for farm, commercial, and residential properties.
• Organize inspections, measure buildings, and report findings for underwriting.

Skills

Commercial Loss Control

Farm Loss Control

Report Writing

Communication Skills

Risk Management Knowledge

Education

Post-secondary Education

Trade Certification

Insurance Accreditation

Tools

RCT Software

Douglas Cost Guides

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Posted Thursday, April 17, 2025 at 4:00 AM

Located in Ontario and Nova Scotia, Heartland Mutual Insurance strives to be the Best Mutual. Our team of talented and dedicated professionals challenge the norm and strive to be extraordinary. It’s all about fulfilling our promise with a personal approach. With our team, you’ll bring this purpose to life every day by living our values, being open to change, and pursuing your career aspirations.

What you will do...

• Provide detailed farm, commercial and residential inspections in your designated region.
• Travel extensively throughout your designated region within a flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends.
• Organizing and carrying out inspections to evaluate properties and report on-site observations for insurance underwriting purposes.
• Identifying and analyzing hazards and critical issues, measuring buildings, and taking photographs, as well as inspecting features, such as fire prevention systems, heating equipment, and fuel storage tanks.
• Develop and submit electronic reports, complete with thermal and digital imagery as well as recommendations to underwriting.
• Clear communication of requirements to brokers and insureds.
• Develop and maintain fully documented inspection files.
• Participate in on-going training and continuous education.
• Provide education/awareness sessions to all key stakeholders.

What you will bring...

• A valid Ontario driver's license and an exceptional driving record are required. A company vehicle and all work-related equipment will be provided.
• Minimum 3 years with a commercial or farm loss control background.
• General knowledge of electrical, mechanical and/or construction, W.E.T.T knowledge and fire knowledge would be an asset.
• Education/courses relevant to risk management, valuation and/or other insurance accreditation will be an asset.
• Experience using RCT, Douglas Cost Guides and other insurance to value software is an asset.
• Post-secondary education and/or trade.
• Strong oral and written communication skills, including report writing.
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Must be a self-starter and work well independently.

What we offer...

In return, we’ll give you countless opportunities to learn and grow. You’ll be empowered to be your best self, do your best work, and make a meaningful impact. Here, you can help shape the future of insurance, win as a team, and grow with us.

At Heartland our benefits are great and include not only health and dental coverage, but also a generous pension plan. All staff members share in our company’s success through our incentive plan.

Intrigued? We can’t wait to hear from you!

If you have the qualifications we are seeking and would thrive in a work environment where you are valued and respected, please apply on the company website. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

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