Senior Oil, Gas, and Energy Risk Services Consultant

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 ZRS.

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

ZRS is currently looking for a Senior Oil, Gas, and Energy Risk Services Consultant with knowledge of insurance risk control programs.

Reporting to the Manager of Energy and Construction, you will be both an Account Coordinator and Field Representative managing multiple accounts.

They will be responsible to work with our underwriting partners to manage Zurich’s Oil, Gas and Energy portfolio’s risk quality, support selected customer risk control programs, coordinate and conduct site risk assessments, develop account analysis and coordinate stewardship meetings, following Zurich global technical standards as well as recognized national / international codes.

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

This is a hybrid work opportunity.

What you will do :

Assesses the quality of complex risks, mainly for key / strategic assets, as described in the Risk Engineering Q2P Standard(s) and related competency level.

Risk assessments frequently cross applicable lines of business or industries and include desk top assessments and reviews of assessments from Zurich Risk Engineers or other approved sources.

Assesses loss potentials in accordance with agreed definitions.

Develops Customer Service Plan for coordinated accounts that drive efficient field service.

Ensures the delivery and quality of services to the account by Zurich Risk Engineering as well as ensures consistency of assessments, risk improvement advice, reporting and time & expense management across the account.

Communicates effectively with field risk engineers and nurtures relationships with industry partners such as brokers, industry consultants, professional organizations, and approval authorities.

Supports external customers by identifying, assessing and reducing the risks that their key / strategic assets face and on an overall account basis.

Provides basic risk benchmarking services and account-wide risk improvement programs for the account.

Provides 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.

Acts as an expert and mentor within the Network on matters relating to Risk Engineering assessments and to the coordination of service programs.

Explores new service area opportunities, develops new lines of business or customer services and identifies areas for cross-selling.

Meets realistic expectations of customers and Underwriting.

Manages change within the account by keeping in close contact with customer management and business partners, reviewing new projects and plans for change.

Responsible for conducting cost estimations (bundled and unbundled) and budget controls of the account Demonstrates a profound understanding of the RE network, functions, procedures and responsibilities.

What you bring to the table :

Job Qualifications

Required :

• Bachelor's Degree and 8 or more years of experience in the Risk Engineering area related to Oil, Gas, and Energy.
• High School Diploma or Equivalent and 10 or more years of experience in the Risk Engineering area related to Oil, Gas, and Energy.
• Zurich Certified Apprentice, including an Associates degree and 8 or more years of experience in the Risk Engineering area related to Oil, Gas, and Energy.
• Experience with Microsoft Office.
• Experience working in a team environment.

Preferred Qualifications :

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Civil, or related degree.
• Canadian Risk Management (CRM) designation.
• Industry experience in the Oil, Gas and Energy sector.
• Account oversight experience as a Risk Services consultant with middle market or large customers property and casualty lines of business and programs.
• Capable of managing and coordinating Oil and Gas assessments (Property, Machinery Breakdown, Liability, Business Interruption ) for middle market and large customers with multiple locations.
• Strong communication and results-oriented consultative skills.
• Outstanding collaboration skills.

For Quebec : Fluency in both spoken and written English is required to facilitate communication with internal and external stakeholders outside Quebec.

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 DIEB 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. Maybe you have an appointment during a workday, a cultural or religious holiday you would like to observe, or you need time off to focus on your mental health.

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

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.

Today, we serve more than 25 industries, from agriculture to technology and insure 90% of the Fortune 500®. Our growth strategy is not limited to our business.

As an employer, Zurich strives to provide ongoing career development opportunities and foster an environment where voices are diverse, behaviors are inclusive, actions drive equity, and our people feel a sense of belonging.

Be a part of the next evolution of the insurance industry. Join us in building a brighter future for our people, our customers and the communities we serve.