Risk Consultant

at  Purves Redmond

CORPORATE TEAM

The Risk Consultant (or Senior Risk Consultant) is responsible for assessing, analyzing, and mitigating risks related to property, machinery, and client operations. This role plays a key part in ensuring clients are protected against business interruption risks by providing comprehensive risk evaluations, risk control strategies, and loss prevention solutions. The consultant will engage with clients and industry experts, supporting the development and implementation of risk management practices across Canada.

The ideal candidate meets the following requirements:

• 5+ years of experience in risk consulting and risk control in high challenge industries or a related field
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Risk Engineering or Loss Prevention Engineering
• Professional designations such as Canadian Risk Management (CRM), Associate in Risk Management (ARM), Insurance Council of British Columbia or Alberta Insurance Council would be assets
• Proven ability to prepare and deliver detailed risk reports and recommendations to clients and underwriters
• Experience working with diverse stakeholders, including clients, underwriters, insurers, and industry experts
• Strong knowledge of property risk control, loss prevention techniques, and risk management strategies
• Familiarity with industry standards and best practices for risk control and loss prevention: NFPA, FM Global etc.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD, Natural Hazards Assessment Tools and platforms
• Experience with risk assessment software tools would be an asset
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• An ability to convey technical information clearly to clients and non-expert audiences
• Strong interpersonal skills for collaboration with clients, underwriters and internal teams
• Effective time management and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines
• Attention to detail and analytical thinking for assessing complex risk and making sound recommendations
• Fluency in French, Spanish and/or Portuguese would be an asset
• Willingness and ability to travel domestically and internationally for client engagements and site surveys
• Experience within the Mining, Oil & Gas or Power Generation Industry would be an asse

IN THIS ROLE, THE CANDIDATE WILL BE ACCOUNTABLE FOR:

• Conduct property/machinery risk assessments, from baseline to comprehensive evaluations of client operations, exposures, and business interruption risks. This includes location surveys, desktop reviews, project consulting, supply chain planning, maintenance programs, and post-loss investigations
• Prepare details risk consulting reports, underwriting summaries, and project evaluations, ensuring they meet industry standards and loss prevention best practices or distribution to clients and insurers
• Collaborate with clients, underwriters, risk consultants, and industry experts to develop risk management strategies, reduce losses, and present client risk profile in the insurance market.
• Work with Risk & Operations Managers to design property risk control programs and technology solutions
• Provide expert loss prevention advice to brokers, colleagues, and clients in a timely and respectful manner. Participate in peer reviews and continuous education initiatives to enhance the risk consulting practice
• Support the growth of the company’s Risk Consulting Practice in Canada. Actively participate in RPFs, presentations and business development projects, securing and managing profitable consulting engagements
• Research and author guidelines on property and machinery risk control loss prevention for client operations
• Foster a philosophy of continuous risk improvement within the company and for clients nationwide, contributing to long-term risk management success
• Elevate the company’s profile as a quality-focused firm delivering top-tier risk management solutions to improve risk quality and reduce losses for clients
• Be prepared to travel domestically and internationally, with travel commitments ranging from 50-60% to provide risk consulting services to clients
• Advocate for PRL and our clients with expert and cost-effective loss prevention advice
• Collaborate with risk consultants, brokers, and leadership teams, acting as a brand ambassador and ensuring alignment and growth with company values and expectations

The ideal candidate meets the following requirements:

• 5+ years of experience in risk consulting and risk control in high challenge industries or a related field
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Risk Engineering or Loss Prevention Engineering
• Professional designations such as Canadian Risk Management (CRM), Associate in Risk Management (ARM), Insurance Council of British Columbia or Alberta Insurance Council would be assets
• Proven ability to prepare and deliver detailed risk reports and recommendations to clients and underwriters
• Experience working with diverse stakeholders, including clients, underwriters, insurers, and industry experts
• Strong knowledge of property risk control, loss prevention techniques, and risk management strategies
• Familiarity with industry standards and best practices for risk control and loss prevention: NFPA, FM Global etc.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD, Natural Hazards Assessment Tools and platforms
• Experience with risk assessment software tools would be an asset
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• An ability to convey technical information clearly to clients and non-expert audiences
• Strong interpersonal skills for collaboration with clients, underwriters and internal teams
• Effective time management and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines
• Attention to detail and analytical thinking for assessing complex risk and making sound recommendations
• Fluency in French, Spanish and/or Portuguese would be an asset
• Willingness and ability to travel domestically and internationally for client engagements and site surveys
• Experience within the Mining, Oil & Gas or Power Generation Industry would be an asset

If this opportunity is right for you, please submit your resume and cover letter by email to careers@purvesredmond.com and reference the Job ID above in the title. We would like to thank all applicants for their interest but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
At PRL, we are an equal employment opportunity employer based on job-related skills and experience. If you require any accommodation during the hiring process or upon hire, please inform Human Resources and we will provide suitable accommodation that takes into account the applicant’s accessibility.