Senior Risk Controls Specialist

Working hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday

Duration: Permanent

Location: Toronto, Ontario

Job Ref: 205195

About the role

Ecclesiastical Insurance Canada, who are proudly part of Benefact Group, are looking for a Senior Risk Controls Specialist to join our Toronto office.

As a Senior Risk Control Specialist you'll have a hands-on and varied scope of responsibilities, with the opportunity to work across multiple areas of risk management. You'll conduct in-person and virtual property and casualty risk inspections, complete building valuations, perform desktop risk assessments, and identify casualty-related risks.

In addition, you will collaborate closely with our underwriting and claims teams to share findings and deliver clear, engaging risk management presentations. The role may also include facilitating seminars and workshops to educate and support stakeholders in understanding and effectively managing risk.

We are actively recruiting for this replacement opportunity. We don’t use AI tools in our screening or hiring process. Every application is reviewed by real people who want to learn what makes you shine. Ready to make an impact and love what you do? Let’s make it happen together!

Why join us?

Be part of a collaborative, inclusive, ambitious culture committed to making a difference and working towards a more sustainable future. For the eighth consecutive year, we are recognized as one of Greater Toronto’s Top Employer’s for 2026 - we offer fantastic career and development opportunities, with all of our profits going to charity and good causes.

What you'll be doing

• Conduct risk control inspections and building valuations as assigned

• Prepare written inspection, risk management, and valuation reports in line with company guidelines, procedures, and established timelines

• Develop and recommend strategies to control and reduce identified risks

• Consult with customers on child protection protocols and compliance audit requirements

• Communicate and liaise effectively with internal and external stakeholders

• Provide technical support, including training for internal teams and external customers

What you'll need to have

• University degree or college diploma or equivalent risk controls experience.

• Completion of relevant designations such as CRM (Canadian Risk Management) and CIP (Chartered Insurance Professional)

• Technical training related to risk control (i.e. RMS School, related fire protection programs, construction, security, etc.)

• A minimum of 7 years of related Risk Controls, Risk Services, or Loss Prevention experience

• Proficiency with computer applications and willingness to learn new technologies and skills

• In-depth technical & engineering knowledge of risk control practices, procedures and standards

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities

• Build and maintain partnerships and networks internally, as well as externally with clients and potential clients

• Proven self-starter with the ability to meet strict deadlines

• Must be available and willing to travel within an assigned region to perform risk control and valuation functions, as well as to visit the appropriate regional offices as required

• Must have a personal vehicle, a valid driving license and insurance of the vehicle for business purposes in accordance with Ecclesiastical’s Vehicle and Mileage Policy

What makes you stand out

• A true risk expert with deep hands-on experience conducting property and casualty inspections, valuations, and complex risk assessments, both in person and virtually

• A trusted advisor who builds strong relationships with underwriters, brokers, and clients, confidently translating technical findings into clear, impactful insights

• A strategic problem-solver with advanced technical and analytical expertise, able to identify risks and develop practical, effective risk control solutions

• A confident communicator and educator who enjoys sharing knowledge through presentations, training, seminars, and workshops to help others manage risk effectively

What we offer

At Ecclesiastical Insurance, we believe work should feel rewarding — and we mean that in every way! Our Total Rewards package goes way beyond competitive pay, bringing you excellent benefits, wellness & well-being support, and perks that make a real difference.

We’re committed to transparency and fairness for this role; the base salary range is between $120,000 and $160,000. That’s just the base —the full package includes so much more! Actual pay depends on your experience, skills, and fit for the role. If this range isn’t quite what you had in mind, we’d still love to hear from you!

Compensation & Financial Perks

• Competitive annual bonus - where individual performance is recognized.

• Defined Contribution Pension Plan (DCPP) - Up to 8% and no employee matching required.

• Voluntary RRSP & TFSA programs – Grow your savings your way.

Work-Life Balance

• Hybrid work model – Supporting a healthy blend of work and home life.

• Time off - paid vacation, plus paid wellness, personal, and volunteer days.

• Summer hours – More sunshine, less screen time!

Home & Roam Perks

• Monthly allowance – For commuting costs and home office supplies.

Health & Wellness

• Employer-paid benefits – Vision, health, dental, life, and income protection.

• Spending accounts – Health Care & Healthy Living Accounts to keep you thriving.

• Wellness perks – Fresh fruit, snacks, and summer ice cream days!

Learning & Development

• Professional development – Tuition support & awards for CIP, FCIP, CRM, and more.

• Personal development – Take that pottery class or learn guitar – we’ve got you!

Culture & Engagement

• Fun at work – Lunch & Learns, after-work socials, and Lunch with Leaders events.

Giving Back

• Giving back is in our DNA – Team volunteer events, employee-nominated charitable donations, community grants, and more.

About us

Ecclesiastical Insurance is a unique specialist insurance company that is deeply committed to protecting the needs of organizations that enrich the lives of others and to supporting initiatives that help improve the lives of those in need.

We insure some of Canada’s most historic and culturally significant places, as well as the arts, retirement living, education, charities, and faith organizations.

Benefact Group is a unique international financial services Group made up of over 30 businesses. We are owned by a charity and have been the 3rd largest UK corporate donor over a decade*, having given away £250 million since 2014. We have ambitious plans to become the UK’s number one corporate donor, with strategic objectives in place to double the Group’s size.

We believe it’s essential to attract, empower, grow and reward talented people, offering fantastic opportunities for career and personal development. Our giving ethos, 135-year history and the diversity of what we do, has enabled us to build a culture of kindness, great ambition, and of passionate people driven to do better and be better.

At Benefact Group, we are committed to creating an inclusive culture and building an environment where each and every one of us feels valued and respected. We are a community made up of people with a range of different backgrounds, abilities, perspectives, beliefs and interests and we value the strength this brings to us as a Group. We welcome applications from everyone.

If you need any additional support during the recruitment process, then please let us know.