Job Description

Company: Sovereign Insurance
Department: Risk Engineering
Employment Type: Regular Full-Time
Work Model: Remote
Language: English is required, French is an asset.
Additional Information: This/these role(s) is/are currently vacant

The Opportunity:

At Sovereign Insurance, a wholly owned subsidiary of The Co-operators General Insurance Company, we believe leadership is shaped by purpose, collaboration, and meaningful contribution. When you grow, we grow — your success crowns ours.

We value diverse perspectives, bold ideas, and people who lift others up. Here, your initiative matters, and your efforts help build the resilience of the Canadian businesses and communities we serve.

That shared commitment strengthens our culture and moves us forward — together. That’s the Crown Effect.

We are looking for a professional and ambitious Risk Consultant, specializing in Property /Casualty operations with emphasis on Farm loss prevention to join our Risk Engineering team. The successful candidate will be adept with previous experience at conducting risk assessments on commercial and farm properties identify risks/exposures and sharing this expertise with their underwriting partners. Utilizing your expertise and relationship building skills, you will meet with advisors, clients and underwriting to conduct a physical survey of the insured operations. Commercial risk assessment experience is required. Take your career to the next level by developing your natural ability to see the big picture, think creatively, and challenge the status quo, while working with some of the industry’s leading professionals.

How you will create impact:

• Conduct risk evaluation services (property and liability) through site surveys to identify and evaluate loss exposure, hazards, and controls for risks.
• Provide meaningful recommendations for loss prevention improvements through analysis of construction, occupancy, protection, exposures, hazards, fire protection systems, etc.
• Provide consultative risk improvement services and training to advisors and underwriters.
• Ensure assessments are completed in a cost-effective, timely and productive manner in accordance with specified service standards.
• Establish positive relationships with clients and maintain strong relationships with internal staff and external service providers.
• Provide regular coaching sessions to manage performance and support each member of the team to progress.

How you will succeed:

• You thrive on delivering our exceptional client experience through positive and engaging relationships; embracing accountability to achieve effective results.
• You ensure your day-to-day actions are in harmony with the company’s purpose, vision, and values even when challenged.
• You are open and adaptable to changing conditions with a natural curiosity to explore and try new approaches.
• You value cooperative and collaborative dialogue because diverse perspectives offer more creative and productive solutions.

To join our team:

• A degree or diploma in Engineering, Agriculture or a related field of equivalent experience.
• Knowledge of NFPA standards and relevant fire and building codes is required.
• 3-5 years’ experience in loss control/risk engineering focusing on commercial and farm risk
• In progress or completion of insurance-related loss prevention courses (Building Construction, Basic Hazards, special hazards and processes, liability loss prevention).
• Specialized skills in trades or fire protection and prevention fields are considered assets.
• CIP and/or CRM designation is an asset.
• Infrared Thermography Level 1 and Level 2 is an asset.

What you need to know:

• Extensive travel may be required with emphasis on driving. Current valid drivers license is required.
• A company vehicle will be provided for this role.
• Extended work hours may be required.
• Potential exposure to conditions that require health and safety protection, such as chemicals, noise, dust and debris.
• This role involves direct contact with clients and/or service providers in their environment.
• You will work on a virtual team or remotely a significant amount of time. A high degree of autonomy is required.

What's in it for you?

• Room to grow with confidence — build your career, contribute your ideas, and see the impact of your work.
• A culture that values you — inclusive, collaborative, and respectful, where different perspectives are encouraged and heard.
• Rewards that recognize you and the work you do - competitive salary and variable compensation, benefits and pension, paid time off, development and recognition programs.
• Support for your well-being — a holistic approach to physical, mental, social, and financial wellness.
• Pride in purpose — being part of a Canadian organization dedicated to protecting Canadian businesses and the communities they serve while giving back through volunteering, donations, and national initiatives that help build a more sustainable future.

Expected salary/hourly range $69,660 - $116,600

The salary amount for the successful candidate is determined by Sovereign in its discretion and will vary depending on several criteria including but not limited to: local market conditions, geography and relevant job-related factors such as knowledge, skills, qualification, experience and education.

Employees may also have the opportunity to participate in incentive programs and earn additional compensation tied to individual and/or business performance, or other business metrics.

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Employees may also have the opportunity to participate in incentive programs and earn additional compensation tied to individual and/or business performance, or other business metrics.