Senior Building Inspector

Intact Financial Corporation; Cambridge; Hybrid; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services provider in Canada is seeking a Senior Building Inspector to join their expanding team. This role involves planning and conducting risk prevention visits, writing reports, and advising on risk management practices. Candidates should possess a degree in engineering or related sciences, have 5-7 years of relevant experience, and strong interpersonal skills. The company emphasizes diversity and equal opportunity as part of its culture and is committed to creating an accessible workplace.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 to 7 years of relevant experience required.
• Possession of a valid driver's license in good standing.
• Excellent knowledge of applicable fire protection and construction codes.

Responsibilities

• Plan and carry out prevention visits to identify risks of loss.
• Write quality inspection reports related to visits.
• Educate insureds on sound risk management.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Client orientation

Education

Degree in engineering or related sciences

University degree (TPI or TAPI) or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

About the role

A Risk Control career is an opportunity to define Intact’s Specialty Solutions offering and expand our business beyond $20 billion of total annual premiums. Leverage your insurance or financial background and strong people skills as you grow your career and solve the exciting challenges that each day brings in managing complex risks. Be part of a team whose size and sophistication help separate us from the competition in the space and contributes to our growing leadership in the Specialty Solutions market both in Canada and globally.

We’re looking for a Senior Building Inspector to join our growing team!

What you’ll do here:

• Plan and carry out prevention visits to identify existing or potential risks of loss.
• Write quality inspection reports related to the prevention visits carried out.
• Make recommendations based on company policies and technical expertise and follow up with insureds, underwriters and brokers.
• Educate insureds on sound risk management by providing technical advice on risk management and loss prevention.
• Answer technical questions from insureds, underwriters and brokers.
• Advise underwriters, brokers and adjusters on the consistent application of our company's loss prevention guidelines.
• Meet or exceed loss prevention productivity targets and service quality standards.

What you bring to the table:

• Degree in engineering, technical engineering, related sciences, or any combination of equivalent education and experience.
• University degree (TPI or TAPI), college diploma (DEC) or an Attestation of Collegial Studies (AEC) in fire prevention.
• Holding a CIP and/or CRM professional designation is an asset.
• Minimum 5 to 7 years of relevant experience.
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office suite applications.
• Possession of a valid driver's license in good standing.
• Excellent knowledge of applicable fire protection and construction codes and standards (electrical code, NFPA).
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Client orientation with strong relationship building skills.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and presentation skills.
• Strong learning, coping and coaching skills.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills, agility and the ability to work under minimal supervision.
• No Canadian work experience required however must be eligible to work in Canada

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Il s'agit d'un nouveau rôle au sein de notre équipe en plein croissance | This role is a new member of our growing team.

We are an equal opportunity employer

At Intact, our Value of respect is founded on seeing diversity as a strength. We strive to create an accessible workplace where employees feel valued, included and encouraged to share their unique perspectives.

We encourage applications from individuals who are members of equity-deserving groups, including but not limited to women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, Black people, and members of the 2SLGBTQI+ community.

As part of Intact’s commitment to reconciliation, we acknowledge that we work, meet and travel across the land currently called Canada, originally inhabited by First Nations, Metis and Inuit people. This history extends through many centuries and continues to evolve today.

We have policies to ensure equal access and participation for people with disabilities, including providing workplace adjustments (accommodations). A copy of applicable policies is available on request.

If we can provide a specific adjustment to make the recruitment process more accessible for you, please let us know when we reach out about a job opportunity. We’ll work with you to meet your needs.

Learn more about our recruitment process and your candidate journey here.

Please note that Intact does not provide sponsorship or other support for immigration-related matters including but not limited to employer-specific closed work permits. Candidates must be eligible to work in Canada from the anticipated start date and throughout their employment and are solely responsible for maintaining their work eligibility.

If you are an employee of Intact or belairdirect, please apply for this role on Internal Career Site.