Specialist, Risk Control

Intact; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 119,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Extra vacation days

Wellbeing benefits

Employee share plan

Pension with guaranteed income

Job summary

Intact is seeking a Specialist, Risk Control to join our team across Canada. You will lead development of risk control standards and deliver loss prevention services for a diverse client base in the energy sector, including power, mining, and chemicals.

You will collaborate with underwriting and claims teams to ensure high-quality risk assessments and actionable recommendations. The role emphasizes strong analytical skills, client-facing communication, and ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in Property & Casualty Insurance industry.
• Experience with risk control in energy sectors (power, mining, chemicals, oil & gas, renewables).
• Familiarity with Fire Protection & Building Codes (NFPA) and FM data sheets.

Responsibilities

• Lead or participate in developing departmental standards and guidelines.
• Provide risk control services and loss prevention practices.
• Collaborate with national loss prevention teams on updates.
• Support underwriting, marketing and claims teams.
• Engage in learning activities and share knowledge across teams.
• Review internal risk assessment reports for quality.
• Assist management with service improvements.

Skills

Risk control

Property & casualty

Energy sector knowledge

FM data sheets

Consequence risk modeling

Risk assessments

Engineering/technical background

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Proposal writing

Education

Engineering degree or related sciences

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Our employees are at the heart of everything we do. Together, we help people, businesses, and society prosper in good times and be resilient in bad times.

Our employee promise represents Intact’s commitment to you in exchange for living our Values, striving to do your best work, being open to change and investing in your career. In return, we promise to provide support, opportunities and performance-led financial rewards at a workplace where you can shape the future, win as a team and grow with us.

Pay at Intact is about much more than just salary.

• Flexible work arrangements and a hybrid work model
• Possibility to purchase up to 5 extra days off per year
• Multiple benefits offered to support physical and mental wellbeing, including telemedicine, Wellness account and much more
• Share plan & other savings: up to 12% of salary or even more (ask how you could earn guaranteed income for life)

Salary Range (but Not Limited To)

118,700 - 145,100

Annual Bonus Target, Based On The Base Salary, With a Potential Payout Of Up To Double The Target (subject To Personal And Company Performance)

15%

As part of our commitment to Win As A Team, we share our success with employees through our annual bonus plan and Employee Share Purchase Plan (ESPP) – with Intact matching 50% of your net shares.

Our pension offerings provide flexibility and long-term security for our employees beyond their careers. We are one of the few companies offering the opportunity to receive guaranteed income for life via our defined benefit pension plan.

Salary for the candidate will be determined taking into consideration a number of factors including: experience, skills, qualifications, anticipated contribution to role, internal equity, etc. The salary range presented above is based on a 35-hour workweek and would represent a majority of different candidate profiles. However, we encourage candidates who may fall outside of this range to apply as well.

About The Role

From coast-to-coast, our inspiring colleagues are at the heart of what we do best: helping people, businesses and society prosper in good times and be resilient in bad times. With our team, you’ll bring this purpose to life every day by living our Values, being open to change, and pursuing your goals.

At Intact, we’ll give you countless opportunities to learn and grow, alongside a diverse and passionate community of experts – the best the industry has to offer. You’ll be empowered to be your best self, do your best work, and make a meaningful impact. Here, you can: shape the future of insurance, win as a team, and grow with us.

We’re looking for a Specialist, Risk Control, to join our growing team!

What You’ll Do Here

• Actively leading or participating in the development and implementation of departmental standards and guidelines.
• Ensure a high-quality service for our clients and partners through Loss Prevention related consultations and the development and implementation of farm industry risk control best practices or tailored service plans.
• Work in collaboration with members of national loss prevention teams to ensure that our guidelines and high-quality service standards are current and well implemented.
• Provide support to corporate and regional underwriting, marketing and claims teams.
• Participate in continuous learning and development activities in order to improve oneself and share the knowledge with members of national loss prevention teams via assessments or training seminars.
• Perform quality reviews of internal risk assessment reports.
• Support management efforts for service improvements.
• Perform other related responsibilities as directed.

What You Bring To The Table

• At least ten (10) years of progressive experience in the Property & Casualty Insurance Industry
• Excellent knowledge and experience in property risk control in energy specialty segment, focusing on power generation, mining, chemicals, oil & gas and renewable energy
• Excellent knowledge of applicable Fire Protection & Building Codes and Standards (Electrical Code, NFPA)
• Working knowledge and understanding of Factory Mutual (FM) Data Sheets
• Skilled with consequence risk modelling and loss estimations in the environment of Loss Prevention Services for the Insurance Industry
• Knowledgeable in revising the design for water-based fire protection systems Proficient in the review and analysis of third-party Risk Control and Engineering reports
• Knowledge of and experience in equipment risk control, an asset
• Knowledge of electrical and mechanical equipment breakdown damage mechanism and account engineering with risk management solutions, an asset
• Strong analysis, problem solving and decision-making capabilities
• Clients focused with strong relationship building skills
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and presentation skills
• Strong learning, adaptation, and coaching skills
• Detail oriented with strong organizational skills, agility, and the ability to work under minimal supervision
• Continue to inform and educate the Loss Prevention team and management the latest industry trend and new technology
• Degree in engineering, technical engineering, related sciences preferred or equivalent experience
• CIP and CRM courses an asset
• Sound knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite applications
• Professional Engineer designation is a definite asset
• Fluently bilingual (English/French) is a definite asset

Ce poste jouera un rôle essentiel au sein de notre équipe. | This position will fill an essential role in our 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.