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