Risk Services Specialist, Commercial Property

Northbridge Financial; Vancouver; Remote; CAD 90,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Canadian insurance company seeks a Risk Services Specialist to promote and deliver risk management techniques. Candidates should have 5-8 years of relevant experience, be able to assess risks, and possess strong critical thinking skills. The role offers a flexible work schedule, company vehicle, and a salary range of $90,000 - $105,000.

Benefits

Flexible work schedule

Company vehicle

Employee share purchase plan

Health benefits

Education assistance

Qualifications

• Minimum 5-8 years industry experience as a risk consultant or in a related engineering field.
• Sound knowledge of NFPA standards and fire/building codes.
• Level 1 Infrared thermography certification is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Promote and deliver advanced risk management techniques for clients.
• Conduct site assessments and customer interviews.
• Develop best practices and provide advisory services.

Skills

Critical Thinking and Investigating

Building strong relationships and partnerships

Demonstrating autonomy

Education

Post-secondary education in engineering or engineering technology

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

What it’s like to be a Northbridge Risk Services Specialist

The Risk Services Specialist is responsible for the promotion and delivery of advanced risk management techniques for our clients. They will act as partners and provide a full range of advisory, consulting, training, and education programs to assigned customers, both internally and externally.

Our Risk Services Specialists are passionate about loss exposure and trends; this means thoroughly identifying hazards and controls for risks through site assessments and customer interviews. Working both autonomously in the field as well as collaborating with Underwriting and Brokers, they develop best practices and are Subject Matter Experts.

We want your talent!

If you are great at:

• Critical Thinking and Investigating
• Building strong relationships and partnerships
• Demonstrating autonomy, managing field and office work

You have:

• Post-secondary education and/or industry-specific experience in engineering or engineering technology (fire protection, mechanical, electrical etc.)
• Minimum 5-8 years industry experience as a risk consultant or in a related engineering or engineering technology field.
• Working knowledge of NFPA standards and fire/building codes
• Experience in assessing commercial automobile fleets is an asset.
• Level 1 Infrared thermography certification is an asset.
• Experience in agricultural and/or course of construction (COC) risk is an asset.
• Advanced level of skill and knowledge understanding of risk and insurance management.
• Sound knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to work in varying weather conditions, be outdoors and potentially be able to climb ladders.

We really mean it when we say we put you first. Here are a few ways how:

• You will work from your home office, with the flexibility to create your own schedule. We also provide you with all the hardware you will need to set up your workspace!
• As you will be on the road, we will provide you with a company vehicle and take care of all additional expenses!
• We offer competitive salaries and support your financial health through our employee share purchase plan, pension plans, RRSP, discounts on staff insurance, and more!
• We help you prioritize your well-being from day one through flexible health benefits, early leave days, wellness programs, rewards, and recognition programs.
• We are invested in helping you grow in your career through education assistance to complete your CIP, FCIP, CRM or other courses desired, internal mobility, Leadership training and mentoring programs.
• NBFC cares about the community and supports the causes you believe in with donation matching and team volunteer days.

Salary range- $90,000 - $105,000 for Vancouver, BC.

* Actual pay may be below, or above range based on candidates' knowledge, skills, and level of ability relative to expectations for the role applied to. Candidates with salary expectations outside of the range are encouraged to apply.

Who we are:

We’re Northbridge Financial. We’re proud to be 100% Canadian and owned by Fairfax Financial. We serve through our Northbridge Insurance, Federated Insurance, and TruShield Insurance brands. We have a reputation for being one of Canada’s leading commercial property and casualty insurance company. Our employees are dedicated to understanding the needs of our customers and we go above and beyond to help Canadian businesses have a safer and brighter future. We’re a company of passionate people who put people first. Do you want to join a team that believes in working hard – and having fun at work – all while making a difference? Look no further than Northbridge.

At Northbridge Financial we embrace and celebrate you and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace for all! No matter who you are or what makes you unique, we welcome you. Please let us know how we can assist or accommodate you during the selection process.