Risk Control Specialist - Western Region

Working hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday

Duration: Permanent

Location: Hybrid/Remote

About The Role

We are seeking a Risk Control Specialist to join our National Risk Control team. In this role, you will identify potential risks and then develop a strategy and plan to control and reduce these identified risks to prevent injury, ensure the health and safety of Ecclesiastical’s customers as well as protect their property. Additionally, the role is responsible for carrying out property and casualty risk control inspections, building valuations, desk top assessments, child protection audits and risk management presentations, seminars and workshops. This is a great opportunity to join an organization that invests all available profits into charities and good causes, shaping a brighter future for all.

Key Responsibilities

• Undertake risk control inspections and building valuations as required
• Produce written inspection, risk management and valuation reports in accordance with published Company guidelines and procedures within established deadlines
• Develop strategies and plans to control and reduce identified risks
• Consult with our customers on child protection protocols and audit compliance
• Provide effective communication and liaison with internal and external customers
• Provide technical support, including training for internal and external customers
  
  

Knowledge, Skills And Experience

• University degree or college diploma or equivalent risk management 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 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
• Able to operate according to Ecclesiastical’s ethical values, conduct, service standard and product quality
• Adaptable with a positive outlook (enthusiastic, self-motivated, good listener, compassionate, empathetic)
• Build and maintain partnerships and networks internally, as well as externally with clients and potential clients
• Proven self-starter with 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, valid driving license and insurance of the vehicle for business purposes in accordance with Ecclesiastical’s Vehicle and Mileage Policy
  
  

What we offer

• A market competitive salary - let's discuss it
• Flexible working program
• Annual car allowance to support travel costs
• Defined contribution pension plan - up to 8% with no employee matching required and voluntary RRSP and TFSA programs
• Generous annual bonus program for all permanent full-time staff
• Minimum of 3 weeks vacation plus paid wellness, personal, volunteer and sick days
• Comprehensive employee group benefits, including health and dental coverage, income protection plans, life insurance, ADD insurance and an annual Health Care Spending Account
• Up to $200 for an annual personal grant to a charity of your choice
• Family and Employee Assistance Program, a discount and perks program as well as an annual fitness reimbursement
• Family friendly benefits including maternity/parental top-up payments
• Support towards professional designations
• Personal development subsidy covering courses of personal interests or hobbies
• Wellness perks such as daily fresh fruit, snacks and ice-cream days in the summer
• Engagement activities including regular lunch and learns, after-work get togethers and Lunch with Leaders program to name a few
  
  

About Us

Ecclesiastical 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 are proudly part of the Benefact Group – a charity owned international financial services company that exists to give back available profits to good causes. At Ecclesiastical we are dedicated to attracting, developing and rewarding talented professionals who enable us to grow to give back. As a best-in-class employer, we understand that our dynamic and collaborative culture is what drives our success and that our people make us who we are.

Our organization is made up of people with a wide range of backgrounds, skills and experiences and we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. Accommodation will be provided upon request at any stage of the recruitment, hiring and selection process. We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those selected for the next steps in our process will be contacted.

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.

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