Specialist, Insurance & Risk Management

Vale Base Metals; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Vale Base Metals as a Specialist in Insurance and Risk Management in Toronto, a hybrid role dedicated to developing comprehensive insurance strategies for a leading global mining company. You'll leverage 8+ years of experience to promote a strong risk culture and provide guidance across major initiatives, contributing to vital operations that impact lives and the environment.

Benefits

Competitive compensation including a variable annual incentive plan

Comprehensive benefits package

Leave for all of life’s reasons (vacation, personal, sick, parental)

Employee Family Assistance Program

Online training and career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years in insurance & risk management or relevant experience.
• Autonomous and self-driven with excellent communication.
• Knowledge of insurance regulations and risk management.

Responsibilities

• Support development and implementation of comprehensive insurance strategies.
• Promote a strong risk culture and align strategies on risk reduction.
• Provide risk guidance during organizational initiatives and expansions.

Skills

Communication

Analytical

Problem Solving

Time Management

Education

Undergraduate degree in Business, Commerce, or related field

Risk or Insurance Certification (CRM, ARM, CIP)

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Ready to build a rewarding career in an industry that is growing?

Who We Are

We are a global mining company dedicated to safely delivering nickel, copper, cobalt, and platinum group metals essential for the world’s energy transition.

Our mission is to improve lives and shape a better future together.

From utensils to cellphones to satellites, our operations simplify daily life and enhance connectivity. Our metals are integral to life-saving medical equipment and the electric vehicles driving the fight against climate change – our work truly matters.

Join our diverse team of 15,000 talented individuals committed to transforming critical minerals into prosperity and sustainable development in countries like Canada, Brazil, Indonesia, the United Kingdom, and Japan. We invite you to use your skills with us and contribute to something meaningful and enduring.

The Opportunity

We are currently seeking a Specialist, Insurance and Risk Management to join our Risk Management team in Toronto .

This is a permanent hybrid position.

As a Specialist, Insurance and Risk Management , you will support the development and implementation of comprehensive insurance strategies (e.g., property, liability, environmental, business interruption, marine cargo) to effectively cover the extensive risk profile of all VBML’s operations, with a focus on Canada. Assist in structuring and managing operational risk engineering programs, collaborating with site teams to assess operational hazards and implement preventative measures. Your experience and skill will allow you to build and maintain strategic relationships with insurance brokers, underwriters, and third-party service providers to negotiate optimal terms and ensure efficient claim handling.

Additionally, in this position you will :

• Promote a strong risk culture across the organization, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives and embedding accountability at all levels.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to align strategies on risk reduction and transfer, ensuring they meet long-term goals.
• Assist in the development of KRIs, ensuring that risk monitoring systems provide actionable insights for executive decision-making.
• Support innovation by adopting advanced risk management technologies and integrating data analytics to enhance forecasting and reporting.
• Provide risk guidance during major organizational initiatives, acquisitions, and market expansions.

About You

Education :

• Undergraduate degree in Business, Commerce, or related field .
• Risk or Insurance Certification (CRM, ARM, CIP) is required.

Experience :

• Minimum 8 years in insurance & risk management or relevant experience.

Skills :

• A team player, autonomous and self-driven.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, both verbal and written.
• Determined problem solver with high level attention to details, strong analytical and critical thinking skills
• Solid time management skills and ability to prioritize workload in a changing environment and within tight deadlines
• Knowledge of insurance regulations and risk management.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.

What We Offer You

• Competitive compensation including a variable annual incentive plan
• Participation in a competitive Defined Contribution Pension package
• Comprehensive benefits package (company paid core coverage, health and dental coverage, flex accounts, disability plans and optional insurances)
• Leave for all of life’s reasons (vacation, personal, sick, parental)
• Work culture dedicated to safety, diversity & inclusion, and career growth
• Employee Family Assistance Program
• Online training and career development opportunities.

Why Toronto

Vale's Toronto office, nestled in the heart of Canada's largest city, serves as a pivotal hub for the company's operations. This office is central to Vale’s finance, strategic planning, commercial (marketing and sales), and sustainability teams, driving key initiatives that support the company's global mission. Toronto’s vibrant, diverse, and dynamic environment enhances Vale’s ability to innovate and excel in these critical areas, reflecting the city's status as a leading international business center.

Include to Transform

At Vale Base Metals, we are committed to ensuring an inclusive work environment where people feel comfortable to be themselves. Vale encourages everyone to express their ideas and opinions and values the plurality of individual profiles. We want our people to feel that all voices are heard, all cultures respected and that a variety of perspectives are not only welcome – they are critical to our success. We treat each other fairly and with dignity regardless of race, gender, nationality, ethnic origin, religion, age, sexual orientation, or any other personal consideration that makes us different.

Vale is an equal opportunity employer seeking to increase diversity across our operations and improve equal opportunity at Vale and in the mining industry.

In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, accommodation is available throughout our recruitment process for applicants with disabilities.

Pay Grade : F4T

Apply by : Friday May 16th, 2025

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