Senior Risk Specialist (Mining / Energy / Property / Fire risk)

Individually we are people, but together we are Aviva. Individually these are just words, but together they are our Values Care, Commitment, Community, and Confidence.

As a Senior Risk Specialist, with our Global Corporate & Specialty division you will support the Aviva Risk Management Solutions (ARMS) team and associated property and casualty underwriting community by conducting surveys and completing associated risk engineering reports.

This role primarily includes field risk consulting with some account management responsibilities.

This role is home-based and flexible, with regular travel to client premises within the Ontario region and nationally.

What you’ll do

Complete a wide range of property, casualty, product liability, contractor, and builder’s risk field surveys and associated risk management / underwriting reports.

Generate technical property risk engineering reports and other related documents in conjunction with the field surveys.

Manage account portfolios and provide account and field level risk consulting to Aviva’s prevention and underwriting requirements.

Provide technical guidance to underwriting and assist in solving / resolving identified property risk engineering deficiencies.

Maintain risk engineering services to ARMS standards (high quality, on-time and cost effective).

Support, assist and collaborate with management, colleagues and partners in the development, support and enhancement of risk and insurance services.

What you’ll bring

University of College diploma or degree in related technical discipline.

Ability to read and assess sprinkler, fire pump and suppression system plans and hydraulic reviews.

Ability to read architectural, structural, mechanical, and electrical plans.

Ability to effectively work with MS Office, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

Strong technical writing skills.

Ability to navigate various IT systems within Aviva including Loss Control 360 and Claims Center.

Fully effective interpersonal, writing, and other communication skills required to develop and maintain relationships with peers, customers, and industry contacts.

Ability to develop and maintain internal / external relationships, communicate successfully and to be able to lead and influence effectively.

Maintain a valid driver’s license and passport (or ability to obtain as some international travel maybe required).

Travel within Ontario and nationally as required.

15+ years’ experience conducting property and casualty surveys of middle market risks.

Good understanding of property and product liability risks in manufacturing, warehousing, and wholesale operations.

Good understanding of Canadian building / fire codes, NFPA standards and ability to read and apply industry recognized standards (Factory Mutual or GE Gaps Guidelines).

Understanding of Loss Scenario Engineering (MFL / PML / NLE).

Working towards (or obtained) an advanced technical degree or certification of a professional risk management designation (CET, NICET, CFPS or CRM, CIP).

Account management experience.

Experience with contractors and builder’s risk.

Experience with Energy, Renewable Energy and Mining operations

Ability to analyze business interruption and extra expense worksheets.

What you’ll get

Competitive rewards package including base compensation, eligibility for annual bonus, retirement savings, share plan, health benefits, personal wellness, and volunteer opportunities.

Exceptional Career Development opportunities.

We’ll support your professional development education.

Additional Information : Aviva Canada has an accommodation process in place to provide accommodations for employees with disabilities.

If upon commencement of employment you require a specific accommodation because of a disability, please contact your Talent Acquisition Partner so that an appropriate accommodation can be arranged.

This process applies throughout your career with Aviva Canada.