Job Description

Job Summary

Zurich Canada is currently looking for a Senior Risk Services Consultant to work with the Large Property Zurich Resilience Solutions (ZRS) team.

The successful candidate will be both an Account Coordinator and Field Representative managing multiple accounts and be responsible to work with our underwriting partners to manage Zurich\'s Large Property portfolio risk quality, support selected customer risk control programs, coordinate, and conduct site risk assessments, develop account analysis and coordinate stewardship meetings, following Zurich global technical standards as well as recognized national/international codes.

Imagine working for a company that truly cares about their employees, customers, stakeholders, and communities they serve.

Imagine working for a values-driven organization that has the ambition and desire to be the best and most impactful global insurance provider in the world.

Zurich is a place where 55,000 employees across approximately 200 countries and territories are all focused on helping people and helping companies protect what is truly most important to them. We are a values-driven organization that takes pride in the work that we do every day, and we have the ambition to be the best global insurer in the world.

Contribute to the ZRS team through the development of technical papers; participating in subject matter expert groups, mentoring junior engineers; sharing knowledge.

What you will do:

Assess the risk quality of our large property portfolio related to property and business interruption as described in the appropriate standard(s) and related competency level and assess loss potentials in accordance with agreed definitions.

Provide risk improvement actions based on NFPA or other applicable standards, oriented to improve the quality of risk of individual locations and on an overall account basis.

Support external customers by identifying operational hazards, level of exposure and evaluating existing controls, based on Zurich\'s assessment methodologies.

Provide effective advice on risk management issues to external customers and internal business partners.

Conduct account engineering activities and provide business partners with account analysis and risk insights.

Represents Canada in global technical center teams and contributes to the development of global technical standards and training offerings in its own area of expertise.

Support the deployment of technical training initiatives.

Provides technical support to other risk engineers, involved in the delivery of risk assessment and risk improvement services to customers and business partners.

Participate in loss investigations.

National travel (as necessary) +/- 25%

What you bring to the table:

Job Qualifications

Required:

Bachelor\'s degree in engineering and 8 or more years of experience in Property Risk Engineering area.

OR

Fire Protection College Diploma or equivalent and 10 or more years of experience in the Insurance Risk Control area

OR

Zurich Certified Apprentice, including an Associate degree and 8 or more years of experience in Property Risk Engineering.

AND

Previous experience conducting/coordinating property site risk assessments and managing accounts.

Experience with applicable codes and standards (NFPA, FM, National/Provincial Fire Codes, etc.)

Active management of risk improvement actions to help improve the risk profile of a customer.

Proficient presentation skills (small & large groups; internal and external)

Self-sufficient with time management skills; ability to work with KPIs; self-disciplined to working remotely with minimal supervision.

Expert knowledge of exposures, controls, and best practice risk improvement.

High-level customer management skills set.

Experience with Microsoft Office.

Bilingual (If hired in Quebec)

Preferred:

Canadian Risk Management (CRM) designation.

Knowledgeable of complex risks (manufacturing, pulp and paper, steel and aluminum, forestry, energy, chemical, etc.)

Previous experience conducting Machinery Breakdown risk assessments is a strong asset.

Ability to work within a national team; assist colleagues; share knowledge; engaged in participation in projects.

\xe2\x80\x9cVerbal and written proficiency in the English language is required in order to facilitate communication with internal and external key stakeholders located outside of Quebec.\xe2\x80\x9d

Our Culture

At Zurich, we are proud of our culture. We are passionate about Diversity, Inclusion, Equity and Belonging (DEIB). We want you to bring your whole self to work, and we want our employees to be reflective of the communities in which we live and work. Our DIEB initiatives are creating an environment where everyone feels welcome.

We have a collaborative culture where diversity of thought is valued. We value your input and strive to give our employees the tools they need to make an impact.

We care about our employees\' well-being and offer a comprehensive health/benefits plan with varying levels of coverage to suit your specific needs and a competitive total compensation package.

We understand how important it is to rest, recharge and do the things you love. At Zurich, all employees receive a minimum of four weeks of vacation per year to do just that.

We also understand that employees require time off for personal reasons. Maybe you have an appointment during a workday, a cultural or religious holiday you would like to observe, or you need time off to focus on your mental health. Zurich employees receive four personal days per year to be used at their discretion.

We are committed to continuous improvement, and offer access to a comprehensive range of training and development opportunities.

We care about our communities. Our communities are where our customers, people, and shareholders live and work. While we can be proud of the contribution to society Zurich makes through our core business of insurance, we must also give back to our communities through our talent, time and resources.

We have won numerous awards for our workplace culture. We are proud to be one of Greater Toronto\'s Top Employers and to have received Insurance Business Canada\'s 5-Star Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Award.

Make a difference. Be challenged. Be inspired. Be supported. Love what you do. Work for us.

About Us

Zurich Canada is part of the Zurich Insurance Group, a multi-line insurer with approximately 55,000 employees worldwide serving customers in global and local markets. Zurich Canada has been a leading insurance provider serving mid-sized and large companies, including multinational corporations, in the Canadian commercial market for 100 years. With over 500 employees in offices across the country, Zurich offers the global strength of a top insurance provider combined with in-depth knowledge of industries and local markets. Zurich Canada aspires to be risk management professionals\' first choice as their premier partner to help meet the risk challenges of today and tomorrow. Read more at www.zurichcanada.com.

A future with Zurich

Now is the time to move forward and make a difference. At Zurich, we want you to share your unique perspectives, experiences and ideas so we can grow and drive sustainable change together. As part of a leading global organization, Zurich North America has over 148 years of experience managing risk and supporting resilience. We are a leading provider of commercial property-casualty insurance solutions and a wide range of risk management products and services for businesses and individuals. Today, we serve more than 25 industries, from agriculture to technology and insure 90% of the Fortune 500\xc2\xae. Our growth strategy is not limited to our business. As an employer, Zurich strives to provide ongoing career development opportunities and foster an environment where voices are diverse, behaviors are inclusive, actions drive equity, and our people feel a sense of belonging. Be a part of the next evolution of the insurance industry. Join us in building a brighter future for our people, our customers and the communities we serve.

As a global company, Zurich recognizes the diversity of our workforce as an asset. We recruit talented people from a variety of backgrounds with unique perspectives that are truly welcome here. Taken together, diversity and inclusion bring us closer to our common goal: exceeding our customers\' expectations. Zurich is committed to providing a diverse, inclusive and barrier-free environment resulting in an accessible organization for employees, customers, and other parties who interact with, or on behalf of, Zurich. We strive to achieve a workplace free of discrimination of all forms, including discrimination on the basis of physical or mental disability, or medical condition. If you are interested in a job opportunity, please advise if you require an accommodation, so we can work with you to provide a more accessible process.

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