Risk Consultant, Property Risk Assessment BC

Purves Redmond Limited (PRL) is a Canadian, employee-owned insurance brokerage firm with over 65 years of experience. With offices in Toronto, Vancouver, Calgary, Saskatoon and Montreal, we specialize in insurance brokerage, risk management advisory, and employee benefits consulting. PRL is committed to delivering high-quality service, integrity, and innovative solutions to businesses across Canada.

Role
The 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.

Key Accountabilities

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

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 with in the Mining, Oil & Gas or Power Generation Industry would be an asset

Apply Today
At Purves Redmond Limited, we value integrity, expertise, and a client-first mindset. As a truly independent, 100% employee-owned Canadian firm, we offer a collaborative environment where your contributions matter. If you are ready to grow your career with us, please submit your application using the form provided.

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