Risk & Legal Administrator

North America Construction LTD; Morriston; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm in Morriston, Ontario, is seeking a Corporate Insurance Manager to manage insurance programs, coordinate claims, and oversee shareholder operations. The ideal candidate should possess strong communication skills, a relevant degree, and experience in insurance and construction. This position offers competitive compensation and benefits, including opportunities for career growth within the company.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive benefit plan

Employee & Family Assistance Program

Company matched pension plan

Community involvement opportunities

Qualifications

• Diploma/Degree in Legal Studies, Political Science, English, Finance or equivalent preferred.
• Insurance/legal background an asset.
• Construction experience an asset.

Responsibilities

• Manage the company’s corporate insurance program.
• Coordinate all insurance claims ensuring timely submission and resolution.
• Maintain accurate shareholder registers and documentation.

Skills

Written communication

Organization

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Flexibility

Education

Diploma/Degree in Legal Studies, Political Science, English, or Finance

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Overview

North America Construction (1993) Ltd. – NAC Constructors Ltd. (NAC) is well known for our expertise in water and wastewater construction across Canada. Our self-performing team of almost 500 skilled professionals and experts in trades and engineering comprehensively handles projects, from conceptualization to delivery. We also have extensive experience in fields such as civil, structural, process mechanical, building mechanical, electrical and instrumentation work. At NAC, our priority is to maintain the highest level of quality and safety. The depth of our resources is evident in the variety of projects we construct; from water filtration to wastewater treatment; dams to ethanol; we build it all… and more!

Responsibilities

• Corporate Insurance Management: Manage the company’s corporate insurance program, including general liability, builder’s risk, property, fleet/auto, professional liability
• Act as the primary point of contact with NAC’s insurance brokers, underwriters, and claims adjusters to manage policy terms, to ensure competitive premiums and resolve issues
• Oversee and coordinate all insurance claims (project property damage, auto, injury, etc.) ensuring timely submission, tracking, and resolution
• Facilitate the obtaining of bonds and insurance required for a project ensuring compliance with company standards and project obligations
• Update insurance, bonding information by project in the applicable ERP system
• Manage the collection and issuance of insurance certificates (corporate and project specific)
• Educate project managers and site supervisors on insurance protocols, insurance claims reporting, and risk management practices
• Shareholder Program Administration:
  • Oversee the day-to-day operations of the company shareholder program (eg. ensure current up to date shareholder registry)
  • Maintain accurate and confidential shareholder registers, ownership ledgers, and documentation of share transactions in collaboration with our legal provider
  • Coordinate issuance and redemption of shares, ensuring compliance with corporate bylaws, shareholder agreements, and Ontario security regulations
  • Act as a point of contact for shareholders; respond to inquiries, distribute communications, and work closely with Finance on preparation of notice of meetings and annual shareholder meeting
  • Work with legal and finance teams to ensure shareholder program complies with corporate governance standards, CRA regulations, and CCPC rules
  • Provide regular updates to senior management and the CFO on shareholder program status, participation levels, and financial impacts
  • Assist in educating employee-shareholders on program benefits, rules, and financial implications
  • Coordinate with Finance to support annual audit requirements (related to legal matters)
• Other Duties:
  • Coordinate and manage: Project related applications, documents for Substantial Completion and Holdback Publications
  • Obtain and track project specific bonding as required, working with our third-party provider
  • Maintain monthly project start and performance log
  • Maintain and update the organizations business (extra-provincial) licenses to ensure current and up to date
  • Ensure the timely completion of any Statistics Canada related surveys
  • Participate in other corporate initiatives as assigned by the Risk & Legal Manager/CFO

Qualifications

• Diploma/Degree in Legal Studies, Political Science, English, Finance or equivalent preferred
• Insurance/legal background an asset
• Construction experience an asset
• Superior written and communication skills with enthusiasm and a positive, results-focused attitude
• Excellent organization and time-management skills
• Proven ability to maintain the confidentiality of information and records
• Superior attention to detail
• Proven ability to handle multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Tact, diplomacy, flexibility, listening, and persuasion skills
• Strong computer skills (Word, Excel) and an excellent ability to learn new programs (custom databases)

NAC Offers

• Competitive compensation
• Opportunities for career growth, development and advancement, including financial assistance
• Comprehensive benefit plan (dental, vision, health, etc.)
• Employee & Family Assistance Program
• Excellent company matched pension plan
• Registered Retirement Savings Plans
• Additional time off between Christmas and New Year’s Day
• Community involvement opportunities
• Friendly working environment
• Numerous team activities and various company events

NAC is committed to providing equal opportunities for all individuals to achieve their goals. If you feel that you need accommodations during the recruitment and selection process because of illness/disability, please contact Human Resources for further information