Senior Loss Prevention Specialist QC

About Us

Echelon Insurance provides Personal and Commercial Specialty Insurance solutions to protect Canadian families and businesses across Canada, through our trusted network of Broker partners. Echelon is a member of the CAA Club Group of Companies, and is an equal opportunity employer who offers a professional environment that champions collaboration, trust, and growth to drive success. We cultivate a great working dynamic to help us deliver what is best for our associates, Brokers, and Customers.

Who we are

Get ready to drive your career forward. Life at Echelon is fast paced, performance-driven and rewarding. We value our Associates' career growth and ongoing professional development – and we regularly recognize their achievements and outstanding results.

We are caring. We are leaders. We are innovators. We are collaborative.

We work hard and play hard. We're about doing what's right and feeling good about it.

Position Details

The Senior Loss Prevention Specialist will provide technical advice on risk management and claims prevention to reduce loss ratios. The incumbent performs preventative visits at our various insured carriers and commercial property owners to monitor existing or potential risks. The Senior Loss Prevention Specialist will make recommendations based on Company policies and technical expertise to reduce risks. 

What You Will Do 
•    Conduct on-site commercial property inspections in compliance with established requirements and protocols
•    Inspect commercial property for areas with potential for accidents, property damage, etc.
•    Evaluate fire protection systems such as sprinkler systems, fire pumps, water supplies, fire detection, etc.
•    Maintain up-to-date knowledge of property risk control requirements and related codes, standards and best practices
•    Prepare detailed risk assessment reports and recommendation for improvements in accordance to guidelines 
•    Provide design reviews for water-based fire protection systems when appropriate
•    Communicate, consult and/or advise underwriters, brokers and clients/policy holders
•    Provide support in the development, planning and execution on all loss prevention programs and procedures 
•    Support the implementation of loss prevention strategies, initiatives and best practices in the Quebec region
•    Provide high quality service and consultation to our clients and stakeholders 
•    Complete loss prevention projects as assigned
•    Build collaborative and productive working relationships with external and internal stakeholders across all levels at the organization. 
•    Act as the subject matter expert, providing expertise and advice to the underwriting team and other areas of business  

Who You Are 
•    Post-secondary education with a focus on technical and/or engineering fields (e.g. Construction, Architecture, Fire Protection Engineering, or similar combination of education and experience.  
•    A minimum of 5 years in property loss prevention
•    Experience in property loss prevention within the insurance industry
•    Knowledge of risk control and safety procedures, such as Provincial Fire and Building Codes. 
•    Prior experience conducting property inspections in an insurance related capacity 
•    Strong written and verbal communication 
•    Ability to work independently 
•    Detail oriented
•    Strong problem-solving skills with ability to work through complex files 

What’s In It for You
•    Competitive total compensation and benefits package  
•    Annual shared success program based on performance 
•    Annual merit increases based on performance 
•    Defined Contribution (DC) Pension Plan with a matching contribution component 
•    Complimentary CAA Membership 
 

Our Commitment

We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to providing employment accommodation in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 (AODA). Echelon Insurance will provide accommodations to job applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require an accommodation, please notify us and we will work with you to meet your needs.