Risk Consultant, Property Risk Assessment

Purves Redmond Limited; Canada; Remote; CAD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Canadian insurance brokerage is seeking a Risk Consultant to assess and mitigate risks for client operations across Canada. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in risk consulting, a relevant degree, and the ability to produce detailed risk evaluations. This role involves significant client interaction and travel commitments, ensuring robust risk management solutions for businesses across various sectors.

Benefits

Collaborative work environment

Employee-owned firm

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in risk consulting and risk control.
• Proven ability to prepare and deliver detailed risk reports.
• Strong knowledge of property risk control and loss prevention techniques.

Responsibilities

• Conduct property/machinery risk assessments and evaluations.
• Prepare detailed risk consulting reports for clients and underwriters.
• Collaborate with clients and stakeholders to develop risk management strategies.

Skills

Risk consulting experience

Client engagement

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Risk Engineering or Loss Prevention Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Risk assessment software

Job description

Purves Redmond Limited (PRL) is a Canadian, employee-owned insurance brokerage firm with over 65 years of experience. With offices in Toronto, Vancouver, Calgary, Saskatoon and Montreal, we specialize in insurance brokerage, risk management advisory, and employee benefits consulting. PRL is committed to delivering high-quality service, integrity, and innovative solutions to businesses across Canada.

Role

The Risk Consultant is responsible for assessing, analyzing, and mitigating risks related to property, machinery, and client operations. This role plays a key part in ensuring clients are protected against business interruption risks by providing comprehensive risk evaluations, risk control strategies, and loss prevention solutions. The consultant will engage with clients and industry experts, supporting the development and implementation of risk management practices across Canada.

Key Accountabilities

• Conduct property/machinery risk assessments, from baseline to comprehensive evaluations of client operations, exposures, and business interruption risks. This includes location surveys, desktop reviews, project consulting, supply chain planning, maintenance programs, and post-loss investigations
• Prepare details risk consulting reports, underwriting summaries, and project evaluations, ensuring they meet industry standards and loss prevention best practices or distribution to clients and insurers
• Collaborate with clients, underwriters, risk consultants, and industry experts to develop risk management strategies, reduce losses, and present client risk profile in the insurance market
• Work with Risk & Operations Managers to design property risk control programs and technology solutions
• Provide expert loss prevention advice to brokers, colleagues, and clients in a timely and respectful manner
• Participate in peer reviews and continuous education initiatives to enhance the risk consulting practice
• Support the growth of the company’s Risk Consulting Practice in Canada. Actively participate in RPFs, presentations and business development projects, securing and managing profitable consulting engagements
• Research and author guidelines on property and machinery risk control loss prevention for client operations
• Foster a philosophy of continuous risk improvement within the company and for clients nationwide, contributing to long-term risk management success
• Elevate the company’s profile as a quality-focused firm delivering top-tier risk management solutions to improve risk quality and reduce losses for clients
• Be prepared to travel domestically and internationally, with travel commitments ranging from 50-60% to provide risk consulting services to clients
• Advocate for PRL and our clients with expert and cost-effective loss prevention advice
• Collaborate with risk consultants, brokers, and leadership teams, acting as a brand ambassador and ensuring alignment and growth with company values and expectations

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in risk consulting and risk control in high challenge industries or a related field
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Risk Engineering or Loss Prevention Engineering
• Professional designations such as Canadian Risk Management (CRM), Associate in Risk Management (ARM), Insurance Council of British Columbia or Alberta Insurance Council would be assets
• Proven ability to prepare and deliver detailed risk reports and recommendations to clients and underwriters
• Experience working with diverse stakeholders, including clients, underwriters, insurers, and industry experts
• Strong knowledge of property risk control, loss prevention techniques, and risk management strategies
• Familiarity with industry standards and best practices for risk control and loss prevention: NFPA, FM Global, etc.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD, Natural Hazards Assessment Tools and platforms
• Experience with risk assessment software tools would be an asset
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• An ability to convey technical information clearly to clients and non-expert audiences.
• Strong interpersonal skills for collaboration with clients, underwriters and internal teams.
• Effective time management and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• Attention to detail and analytical thinking for assessing complex risk and making sound recommendations
• Fluency in French, Spanish and/or Portuguese would be an asset
• Willingness and ability to travel domestically and internationally for client engagements and site surveys
• Experience within the Mining, Oil & Gas or Power Generation Industry would be an asset

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At Purves Redmond Limited, we value integrity, expertise, and a client-first mindset. As a truly independent, 100% employee-owned Canadian firm, we offer a collaborative environment where your contributions matter. If you are ready to grow your career with us, please submit your application using the form provided.