Job Description

TITLE: Risk Control Assistant DEPARTMENT: Commercial Insurance REPORTS TO: Team Lead, Risk Control/Senior Director, Commercial Insurance STATUS: Permanent, Full Time The role of the Risk Control Assistant will provide aspiring risk control consultants with an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience and receive valuable on-the-job training in order to learn more about the insurance industry. The Risk Control Assistant will have the ability to learn the importance of having a collaborative relationship with both claims and underwriting departments, as well as identifying the critical role risk control provides to its partners. Summary of Role & Responsibilities:

• Complete challenging and meaningful project work on a variety of subjects related to fire protection, property, liability, etc.
• Work closely with the underwriting team to learn and assist with risk selection.
• Develop knowledge of risk control, including attending site assessments and completing risk assessment reports. This may require independent travel to insured\xe2\x80\x99s properties.
• Develop knowledge of commercial and personal lines of business.
• Review internal, as well as 3rd party risk control reports for quality control purposes.
• Communicate exposures, loss information, recommendations, and opinion of risk to assist the underwriting department
• Adhere to customer requirements and quality standards
• Maintain confidentiality and act with integrity

Necessary Knowledge, Skills and Attributes:

• General knowledge of property, commercial general liability and auto insurance is an asset
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Have the ability to work independently (especially during Covid), as well as within a team environment.
• Basic knowledge and education in risk control inspections on commercial or residential properties is required
• Be familiar with and can interpret building/fire codes and related standards
• Strong analysis and problem solving and decision-making capabilities
• Soft skills for communicating with business partners
• Strong time management as well as verbal/written communication skills
• Excellent planning and organizational skills, with the ability to develop and prioritize effective plans that define activities, resources, timelines, and cost estimates
• Legally eligible to work in Canada

Education and Experience:

• Seneca Fire Protection Program or equivalent required
• CIP/CRM or working towards one of these is an asset

Unica Insurance is committed to providing a diverse, inclusive work environment free of all forms of discrimination, including discrimination on the basis of physical or mental disability, or medical condition. If you are interested in pursuing a job opportunity with Unica Insurance, and require accommodation, please advise us so that we can work with you to provide suitable accommodation in the recruitment and selection process. Unica Insurance is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics. Job Types: Full-time, Permanent Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company events
• Company pension
• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Extended health care
• Flexible schedule
• Life insurance
• On-site gym
• On-site parking
• Paid time off
• RRSP match
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision care
• Wellness program
• Work from home

Flexible Language Requirement:

• French not required

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Application question(s):

• Did you graduate from the Seneca Fire Protection Program?

Education:

• DCS / DEC (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• CIP/CRM Designation or working towards one (preferred)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Mississauga, ON Application deadline: 2023-03-17