Senior Technical Consultant

Job Description

The Senior Risk Services Consultant will perform onsite property risk assessments for commercial insurance customers and prospects, including providing full reports to underwriters and developing recommendations to improve the customer's risk.

You'll provide consultative assistance to customers, brokers, and underwriters on topics relating to commercial property risk, including business interruption and natural hazards.

Responsible for developing customer service strategies to support customers and underwriters throughout the policy lifecycle.

What can you expect in this role?

• Hybrid position reporting to Risk Services Manager for Property, primarily supporting business in Quebec (occasional work in Ontario and Eastern Canada)
• Conduct onsite assessments of commercial property risks (including light commercial, manufacturing, forestry, Cannabis etc.)
• Issue and manage recommendations to support ongoing risk improvement
• Provide technical support, through work on technical reference materials, customer risk aids, and ongoing technical referrals from underwriting

What do you bring to the role?

• Bachelor's Degree and 5 or more years in loss control / risk services or High School Diploma (or equivalent) and 10 or more years in loss control / risk services
• Formal education or training in fire protection (e.g. diploma or certification in fire protection technology)
• Experience setting up and completing onsite risk assessments
• Experience with relevant codes and standards (e.g. national / provincial fire codes, NFPA, FM), as well as awareness of best practice and industry trends - Skills in customer management, presentation, and time management
• Fluency in English and French
• Ability to travel throughout Canada (as necessary)
• Experience with Machinery Breakdown risk is an asset

Salary Range : $74,100 - $136,500

About Us

Interested in this role, but don't meet every requirement? We encourage you to apply! We know from experience that a candidate doesn't need 100% of the qualifications listed to bring incredible value to our team.

We're actively seeking diverse backgrounds and perspectives to help us make insurance better. At Definity, inclusion, diversity, and equity aren't just "nice to have" - they're essential to our success.

What's in it for you?

• Hybrid work schedule for most roles
• Company share ownership program
• Pension and savings programs, with company-matched RRSP contributions
• Paid volunteer days and company matching on charitable donations
• Educational resources, tuition assistance, and paid time off to study for exams
• Focus on inclusion with employee groups, support for gender affirmation surgery, access to BIPOC counsellors, access to programs for working parents
• Wellness and recognition programs
• Discounts on products and services

Actual salary for the role may vary depending on work location of the successful candidate and other factors including but not limited to, skills, education, experience, working conditions and the local labour market.

In addition to base pay, eligible employees may participate in various incentive plans which are paid out at the discretion of the company and subject to individual and company performance.

Go ahead and expect a lot - you deserve it.

It's better here - but don't take our word for it. Definity was named by Great Place to Work® as one of the Best Workplaces™ in Canada for women, for youth, and for inclusion.

Our inclusive work environment welcomes diversity and supports accessibility. If you require accommodation at any time during the recruitment process, please let us know by contacting redacted .

Background checks

This role requires successful clearance of background checks (including criminal checks and leadership references).

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About the Team

Economical is part of Definity, which includes some of Canada's most long-standing and innovative insurance brands, including Economical Insurance, Sonnet Insurance, Family Insurance Solutions, and Petline Insurance.

Our ambition is to be one of Canada's leading and most innovative property and casualty insurers. We can't do that without our people, so we embrace and encourage a culture that's collaborative, ambitious, rewarding, and empowering.

We offer a flexible, hybrid work experience where employees work from the office and virtually depending on the type of work they are doing and who they are working with.

Bring your true self and be a part of our journey. It's better here.