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Director, Risk Management

Altis Recruitment

Toronto, Ontario

Director, Risk Management

Altis Recruitment

Toronto, Ontario
 
Salary: From $180,000 to $209,000 per Year
 

Location: Toronto East, Onsite
Language: English, fluent in both written and spoken communication
Background Check Requirement: Successful completion of a criminal background check


About the Opportunity

This is a senior leadership opportunity for an experienced risk and insurance professional who thrives in complex, asset-intensive environments. You will play a critical role in protecting the organization’s people, infrastructure, and financial sustainability through thoughtful risk and insurance strategies.

You will work closely with executive leadership, the Board of Directors, and diverse business units across the organization. Your expertise will directly influence enterprise-wide decision-making, major projects, and long-term risk financing strategies within a large public-sector organization that delivers essential services to communities across the province.


What’s in it for You

You will join a values-driven organization that prioritizes collaboration, accountability, and long-term impact. This is a role with visibility, influence, and the opportunity to shape enterprise risk practices at the highest level.

The organization offers a professional environment that values balance, continuous learning, and trusted leadership. You will be supported by strong cross-functional partners and empowered to bring forward ideas that strengthen resilience and risk awareness across the business.


Your Responsibilities

  • Lead the design, renewal, and oversight of a large-scale corporate insurance and self-insurance program across multiple business units.

  • Provide strategic risk and insurance advice to senior leaders, including the Treasurer, CFO, CEO, and Board of Directors.

  • Oversee broker and insurer relationships, including renewals, submissions, site surveys, and ongoing communications.

  • Assess enterprise and project-level risks, recommending cost-effective coverage and mitigation strategies.

  • Support contract negotiations by advising on insurance, liability, indemnity, and bonding requirements.

  • Manage complex insurance and third-party liability claims to maximize recoveries and ensure fair outcomes.


Skills and Qualifications

  • 10+ years of progressive experience in insurance risk management within large, complex organizations

  • Strong background in corporate insurance programs, self-insurance, and risk financing strategies

  • Proven experience working with executive leadership and Board-level reporting

  • In-depth knowledge of property, casualty, liability, and project-related insurance

  • Excellent stakeholder management, negotiation, and communication skills

  • Strategic mindset with the ability to operate independently and manage competing priorities


Note from the Hiring Manager

“We’re looking for a trusted leader who brings both technical expertise and sound judgment, someone who can partner with our teams and help us proactively manage risk in a complex and evolving environment.”


Why Partner with Altis

If you’ve never worked with a staffing agency before, we make it easy. We work with top employers across Canada who have great jobs to fill, each vetted and verified by our team. When you apply for a job with Altis, we get to know you as a candidate and learn what your strengths are. Then, if you’re a solid match, we handle all the logistics, advocating for you as a candidate for the role, providing access to coaching and connecting you directly with the hiring manager. And rest assured, all our services are free of cost for candidates.



We appreciate the time and effort all applicants invest in their submissions. Please note that only candidates shortlisted for this role will be contacted directly. However, your profile will remain under consideration for future opportunities that align with your experience and career goals. All qualified applicants will receive fair consideration for employment. We welcome individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities including those who identify as women, members of racialized groups, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, and 2SLGBTQIA+ communities. If you require an accommodation, please review our accessibility policy and reach out to our accessibility officer with any questions. Our human recruiters review all applications and always make the final hiring decision. On occasion, we also use AI-assisted tools to help review applications.

We are committed to hiring military and Veteran spouses and encourage you to identify your connection with the MSEN when reaching out to us or applying to any of our open roles.

 

Have questions or want to learn more about us? We would love to hear from you!

 

majella.de.freitas@altis.com

 

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