Senior Risk Services Consultant-Property

The Opportunity

Are you looking for a caring, collaborative, values-driven workplace with inspiring teammates and leaders? Do you have the ambition and desire to be the best and thrive at the most impactful global insurance provider in the world? Look no further than Zurich Canada.

If you have experience in Large Property and are looking for a new challenge, we would love to hear from you.

ZRS is currently looking for a Senior Risk Services Consultant- Property to provide risk assessment and risk improvement services for customers and business partners in specific or multiple lines of business.

Reporting to the Manager, Large Property, ZRS - Canada, you will provide expert advice on risk management issues to internal business partners and external customers by being a strategic partner to the customer's Risk Manager and by providing extensive risk insights.

This is a unique opportunity to build your knowledge and experience for the future in a supportive environment where your voice matters.

What you will do:

1. Assess the risk quality of our large property portfolio related to property and business interruption as described in the appropriate standard(s) and related competency level and assess loss potentials in accordance with agreed definitions.
2. Provide risk improvement actions based on NFPA or other applicable standards, oriented to improve the quality of risk of individual locations and on an overall account basis.
3. Support external customers by identifying operational hazards, level of exposure and evaluating existing controls, based on Zurich's assessment methodologies.
4. Provide effective advice on risk management issues to external customers and internal business partners.
5. Conduct account engineering activities and provide business partners with account analysis and risk insights.
6. Represent Canada in global technical center teams and contribute to the development of global technical standards and training offerings in its own area of expertise.
7. Support the deployment of technical training initiatives.
8. Provide technical support to other risk engineers, involved in the delivery of risk assessment and risk improvement services to customers and business partners.
9. National travel (as necessary) +/- 25%

Job Qualifications

What you bring to the table:

Required:

1. Bachelor's degree in engineering and 8 or more years of experience in Property Risk Engineering area.
2. OR Fire Protection College Diploma or equivalent and 10 or more years of experience in the Insurance Risk Control area.
3. OR Zurich Certified Apprentice, including an Associate degree and 8 or more years of experience in Property Risk Engineering.
4. AND Previous experience conducting/coordinating property site risk assessments and managing accounts.
5. Experience with applicable codes and standards (NFPA, FM, National/Provincial Fire Codes, etc.)
6. Active management of risk improvement actions to help improve the risk profile of a customer.
7. Proficient presentation skills (small & large groups; internal and external).
8. Self-sufficient with time management skills; ability to work with KPIs; self-disciplined to working remotely with minimal supervision.
9. Expert knowledge of exposures, controls, and best practice risk improvement.
10. High-level customer management skills set.
11. Experience with Microsoft Office.

Preferred:

1. Knowledgeable of complex risks (manufacturing, pulp and paper, steel and aluminum, forestry, energy, chemical, etc.)
2. Previous experience conducting Machinery Breakdown risk assessments is a strong asset.
3. Ability to work within a national team; assist colleagues; share knowledge; engaged in participation in projects.

Compensation for roles at Zurich varies depending on a wide array of factors including but not limited to the specific office location, role, skill set, and level of experience. The salary range provided is a nationwide market range and has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location where the position may be filled. The starting salary range for this position is $110,000-$160,000.

Our Culture

At Zurich, we are proud of our culture. We are passionate about Diversity, Inclusion, Equity and Belonging (DEIB). We want you to bring your whole self to work, and we want our employees to be reflective of the communities in which we live and work. Our DEIB initiatives are creating an environment where everyone feels welcome.

We have a collaborative culture where diversity of thought is valued. We value your input and strive to give our employees the tools they need to make an impact.

We care about our employees' well-being and offer a comprehensive health/benefits plan with varying levels of coverage to suit your specific needs and a competitive total compensation package.

We understand how important it is to rest, recharge and do the things you love. At Zurich, all employees receive a minimum of four weeks of vacation per year to do just that.

We also understand that employees require time off for personal reasons. Zurich employees receive four personal days per year to be used at their discretion.

We are committed to continuous improvement, and offer access to a comprehensive range of training and development opportunities.

We care about our communities. Our communities are where our customers, people, and shareholders live and work. While we can be proud of the contribution to society Zurich makes through our core business of insurance, we must also give back to our communities through our talent, time and resources.

We have won numerous awards for our workplace culture. We are proud to be one of Greater Toronto's Top Employers and to have received Insurance Business Canada's 5-Star Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Award.

Make a difference. Be challenged. Be inspired. Be supported. Love what you do. Work for us.

About Us

Zurich Canada is part of the Zurich Insurance Group, a multi-line insurer with approximately 55,000 employees worldwide serving customers in global and local markets. Zurich Canada has been a leading insurance provider serving mid-sized and large companies, including multinational corporations, in the Canadian commercial market for 100 years. With over 500 employees in offices across the country, Zurich offers the global strength of a top insurance provider combined with in-depth knowledge of industries and local markets.

A future with Zurich

Now is the time to move forward and make a difference. At Zurich, we want you to share your unique perspectives, experiences and ideas so we can grow and drive sustainable change together. As part of a leading global organization, Zurich North America has over 148 years of experience managing risk and supporting resilience. We are a leading provider of commercial property-casualty insurance solutions and a wide range of risk management products and services for businesses and individuals.

As a global company, Zurich recognizes the diversity of our workforce as an asset. We recruit talented people from a variety of backgrounds with unique perspectives that are truly welcome here. Taken together, diversity and inclusion bring us closer to our common goal: exceeding our customers' expectations. Zurich is committed to providing a diverse, inclusive and barrier-free environment resulting in an accessible organization for employees, customers, and other parties who interact with, or on behalf of, Zurich.

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