Manager, Risk Control & Engineering

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We are looking for a Manager, Risk Control & Engineering, to join our Risk Advisory team in our Montreal office!

As a Manager, Risk Control & Engineering (Property Loss Prevention) you will be responsible for overseeing the technical quality of all property risk evaluations and loss prevention services provided to clients. This role will ensure the effective delivery of risk assessments, the allocation of resources, and the quality control of reports for both underwriting purposes and risk improvement recommendations.

If you are career-minded and looking for a dynamic work environment with a growth mindset, you will love working among our team!

Your day as a Manager, Risk Control & Engineering

Technical Quality Control:

• Oversee the technical quality of underwriting risk reports and risk improvement recommendation reports.
• Ensure that all evaluations meet industry standards, including NFPA (e.g., NFPA 13, NFPA 30) and other best practices for fire protection and property risk management.
• Review and approve reports generated by Risk Advisors to maintain high standards of technical accuracy and thoroughness.

Project Management & Resource Allocation:

• Allocate assignments and manage the workload of the Risk Advisors within the property loss prevention service line.
• Track the progress of all ongoing projects, ensuring timely completion and delivery to both the client and internal stakeholders.
• Manage timelines for client visits and reporting processes to optimize efficiency and client satisfaction.

Client & Broker & Insurer Liaison:

• Serve as the technical point of contact between the risk advisory team, insurance broking colleagues and insurance underwriters.
• Provide expert guidance and technical support to brokers in interpreting underwriting risk reports and aligning client needs with risk management recommendations.
• Communicate effectively with clients to ensure clarity and understanding of risk assessments and improvement recommendations.

Training & Development:

• Lead the training and development of Risk Advisors, ensuring they are equipped with the necessary technical knowledge and industry best practices.
• Create and implement ongoing professional development programs to maintain high standards of technical expertise within the team.
• Mentor junior staff in areas of risk control engineering and fire protection strategies.

Risk Improvement Recommendations Management:

• Manage the process for tracking, updating, and following up on recommendations provided to clients after location visits.
• Ensure that all recommendations are actionable, measurable, and in line with industry best practices to reduce potential property or business interruption losses.

Limited Fieldwork:

• Conduct client location visits on a limited basis, providing hands-on assessments of physical, human, and security risks.
• Act as a technical consultant on complex or high-profile client cases, providing expert insight during the property loss prevention process.

Continuous Improvement:

• Develop, recommend and implement continuous improvement initiatives for risk assessment processes, focusing on enhancing efficiency and quality.
• Stay up to date on evolving best practices and regulations related to property loss prevention and fire protection.

Our Ideal Candidate

• Bachelor's degree in engineering (civil, mechanical, or fire protection) or a related field.
• Professional Engineer Designation
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in risk control engineering, property loss prevention, or related discipline.
• Strong technical background in fire protection best practices, and able to provide strategic guidance to internal teams and clients.
• Strong knowledge of NFPA standards (NFPA 13, NFPA 30, etc.) and fire protection systems.
• Bilingual with strong verbal and written communication skills in French and in English as the candidate will be required to interact in English with stakeholders (colleagues and clients) outside Quebec.
• Previous experience in the insurance industry, particularly in a consulting or underwriting support role.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and lead a technical team.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to translate complex technical concepts into actionable recommendations.
• Proven track record of training and mentoring technical teams.
• Ability to conduct fieldwork and client visits, though on a limited basis.

Who we are

Founded in 1987 by Barry F. Lorenzetti, BFL CANADA is one of the largest employee-owned and operated Risk Management, Insurance Brokerage, and Employee Benefits consulting services firms in North America. The firm has a team of more than 1400 professionals located in 27 offices across the country. Our employees have free rein to demonstrate their creativity, leadership, and entrepreneurial skills since we believe in each one of them. BFL CANADA is a founding Partner of Lockton Global LLP, a partnership of independent insurance brokers who provide Risk Management, Insurance and Benefits Consulting services in over 140 countries around the world.

Our Montreal office is located in the heart of downtown Montreal, Quebec's largest city. Our employees can take advantage of the many exciting activities taking place in the area.

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We welcome and encourage applications from people with diverse abilities. BFL Canada is committed to fostering an environment that is diverse, equitable, inclusive, and accessible to all. The diversity of our talents enables innovation and creativity through diverse backgrounds, different thinking, and unique knowledge. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

Offers of employment at BFL CANADA are conditional upon satisfactory results of background verifications.

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