Company: Sovereign
Department: Risk Engineering
Employment Type: Remote Work Model
Language: English is required, French is an asset.
The Opportunity:As a wholly owned subsidiary of the Cooperators General Insurance company, Sovereign Insurance believes your experience matters. This is our promise to not only our clients but to our employees as well, because we know the strength of our company starts with our people. The smart, curious and collaborative people who bring their whole heart and passion to work each day. But you can't pour from an empty cup; we take care of the well-being of our people so that they are inspired to protect Canadian businesses and the lives, families and communities we impact. Join us and begin shaping your experience at Sovereign.
The Account Engineer will assess an insurance client's equipment breakdown and operational risk as well as other inherent hazards. These assessments will support Underwriters, Brokers, Insureds and Claims Adjustors with quantifiable risk related information and produce material loss prevention recommendations.
Experienced professionals from disciplines such as manufacturing, field engineering, maintenance or commissioning may be a good fit for the role.
Newcomers to Canada are welcome to apply.
How you will create impact:- Conduct equipment breakdown assessments of large complex risks to identify hazards/exposures that allow your underwriting partners to make risk selection, rating and pricing decisions.
- Prepare engineering reports, technical articles and bulletins to inform underwriting decisions including risk improvement recommendations to enhance our client's risk mitigation practice.
- Prepare detailed estimates of potential losses to repair or replace mechanical, electrical and operating systems based on market and industrial intelligence, internal data and engineering expertise and judgement.
- Perform annual reviews of large complex risks/accounts and present to underwriting leadership.
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 will support and guide others through changing conditions and encourage the exploration of new opportunities or innovations.
- You value cooperative and collaborative dialogue because diverse perspectives offer more creative and productive solutions.
To join our team:- Provincial Professional Engineering license or in process of obtaining the same
- A degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Mining, Electrical or related field) or equivalent experience.
- A minimum of 10 years of industry experience, some of which may include equipment breakdown insurance.
- Strong communication skills, to establish relationships and convey opinions to both internal and external stakeholders a must
- Experience with and/or assessing complex risks in power generation, mining, oil and gas industries an asset.
- CIP, CRM designations and/or NBBI IS commission would be considered an asset.
- Proficiency in English is essential to the main duties in this role, including servicing and communicating primarily with majority non-francophone clients, groups, teams. Drafting complex English documents and preparing daily reports for anglophone leaders. The essential non-French duties are not assignable to adjacent or other team members.
What you need to know:- Detail oriented work that requires a high degree of mental concentration for extended periods of time.
- A high degree of confidentiality and discretion is required.
- You are required to have a valid driver's license.
- Role requires lifting, physical exertion at a moderate level.
- You will travel occasionally. Our flexible remote work model can accommodate working virtually from anywhere within Canada with the requirement to be present in any of our offices twice a month.
What's in it for you?- The opportunity to take on challenging work and contribute your expertise, creativity, and passion in meaningful ways.
- A comprehensive total rewards package, including competitive salary, bonus, paid time off, pension and benefits.
- A holistic approach to your well-being, with physical and mental health programs andflexible work options.
- The opportunity to work on an inclusive team who inspire each other to explore and achieve what's possible.
- A company that is committed to support the social, environmental and financial well-being of the lives, families and communities we impact.
Expected Salary Range: $99,188.00 - $165,313.00
*The salary amount for the successful candidate is determined by Co-operators 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.
