Risk Consultant, Property Risk Assessment (Future Opportunity) Vancouver, BC

Purves Redmond Limited; Vancouver; Hybrid; CAD 165,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Purves Redmond Limited is hiring a Risk Consultant in Vancouver. This role involves assessing risks related to property and machinery, developing risk management practices, and collaborating with clients and industry experts. The ideal candidate should have 5+ years of experience in risk consulting, a relevant bachelor’s degree, and strong communication skills.

The base salary is $165,000–$200,000 with potential for performance-based incentives. Expert loss prevention advice is key, and the role involves significant travel across Canada.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in risk consulting and control.
• Proven ability to prepare and deliver detailed risk reports.
• Familiarity with industry standards and best practices.

Responsibilities

• Conduct property risk assessments and evaluations.
• Prepare detailed risk consulting reports and evaluations.
• Collaborate with clients to develop risk management strategies.
• Provide expert loss prevention advice.

Skills

Risk consulting

Communication skills

Loss prevention techniques

Risk management strategies

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Canadian Risk Management (CRM)

Associate in Risk Management (ARM)

Tools

AutoCAD

Risk assessment software tools

Job description

Position Overview

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.

Duties and Responsibilities

• 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

Compensation

Purves Redmond Limited is committed to fair and transparent compensation practices. The base salary range for this role is $165,000–$200,000. This range reflects the expected hiring range for the position and may vary based on factors such as experience, skills, qualifications, and overall fit. Additional compensation, where applicable, may include performance-based incentives, commissions, or bonuses.

At PRL we are an equal employment opportunity employer based on job-related skills and experience. If you require any accommodation during the hiring process or upon hire, please inform Human Resources and we will provide suitable accommodation that takes into account the applicant’s accessibility.