Specialist, Insurance & Risk Management

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Specialist in Insurance and Risk Management to join their dynamic team in Toronto. This permanent hybrid role involves supporting the development of comprehensive insurance strategies while collaborating with various stakeholders. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in risk management, excellent communication skills, and a commitment to promoting a robust risk culture. Join a team that values diversity and innovation, and contribute to meaningful projects that drive sustainable development and prosperity.

Benefits

Competitive Compensation

Defined Contribution Pension Package

Comprehensive Benefits Package

Flexible Work Arrangements

Employee Family Assistance Program

Virtual Healthcare

Online Training Opportunities

Qualifications

• 8+ years in insurance & risk management or relevant experience.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.

Responsibilities

• Support development of comprehensive insurance strategies.
• Promote a strong risk culture and collaborate with stakeholders.

Skills

Team Player

Communication Skills

Problem Solving

Analytical Skills

Time Management

Knowledge of Insurance Regulations

Microsoft Office Suite

Education

Undergraduate Degree in Business

Risk or Insurance Certification (CRM, ARM, CIP)

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)
• Flexible work arrangements.
• Work culture dedicated to safety, diversity & inclusion, and career growth
• Employee Family Assistance Program
• Virtual Healthcare online
• 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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