Risk Management Consultant

Full Time Permanent Position

Location Flexible – Alberta, Saskatchewan, or British Columbia

Suncorp Valuations is a full service appraisal, valuation and consulting firm.  From offices in Canada and the U.S.A. we provide global valuation services for land, buildings, machinery and equipment, that is used for financing, litigation support, mergers and acquisitions, and insurance placement purposes.  We also provide a full suite of risk management services to assist our clients with their Risk Management Programs.  For more information on our services please visit our website at www.suncorpvaluations.com.

The Role

This position is full time permanent and it reports to the Managing Director, Risk Management. The location of this position can be in Alberta, Saskatchewan or British Columbia.  The position is instrumental in assisting with the growth and completing specialized assignments with the Risk Management Group. The incumbent will interact with all levels of external stakeholders and must be highly skilled in building strong client relationships.   The Risk Management Consultant will work on special assignments within all types of industries including Governments and Municipalities, Education, Industrial, Manufacturing, Hospitality, Retail, and the Insurance industry.  This incumbent must be willing to assist in the growth of this line of business as per established corporate sales targets and contribution margins

The Risk Management Consultant is responsible for increasing Suncorp Valuation’s market presence by creating, leading and guiding the expansion of the Risk Management line of business with both new and existing clients. The incumbent will be key in developing and implementing action plans that align with the Corporate Strategic Plan, key performance indicators, purpose, values, and vision of the organization. The position, due to its uniqueness, requires a person who is willing to be involved with all facets of the Risk Management line of business.   These facets could include, marketing strategies, clients, growth of current and new clients, putting together reports, audits and inspection formats, educational development, manuals, and other materials to meet the specific needs of all clients. There is also a need to provide reviews of existing loss control systems, critique systems, and offer meaningful ways of improving them.

The Requirements

• College or University degree / diploma in risk management, loss control or related education;
• Five+ years of direct or related experience in loss control, risk management, insurance, and marketing of professional services;
• Solid computer skills, including advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite;
• Designations related to Risk Management such as CRM, CCPI is a strong asset;
• Superior knowledge of various Building and Fire Codes, Standards (NFPA & FM), CSA Regulations and Standards;
• Experience conducting inspection services for Industrial and Manufacturing Occupancies, Logging Operations, Schools, Municipalities, Playgrounds and Sports-fields;
• Project management experience is a strong asset;
• Ability to travel regularly without restrictions.

The Competencies

• Strong customer services skills;
• Proactive, with a desire to drive results and exceed goals;
• Strong planning, organizational and time management skills;
• Excellent oral and written communication skills with acute attention to detail;
• Expert project planning skills with the ability to work on multiple task;
• Able to collaborate, share knowledge and leverage expertise as needed;
• Self-directed with the desire and ability to work independently.

The Application Process 

Please send your resume via email and include in the subject line the competition number, followed by your first and last name.

• Email: HR@suncorpvaluations.com
• Comp #: RM-ABSKBC-19-04
• Deadline: January 25, 2019

This position can be accommodated to be 100% work from home and Suncorp Valuations will provide the tools to be successful in the role.

We thank all applicants for their interest in this position, however, only those selected for interviews will be contacted.  Please note that we do not accept phone or email inquiries in regards to open positions.

Administrative Assistant

Headquartered in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Suncorp Valuations is a dynamic growth-oriented leader in the valuation industry, providing full service appraisal and valuation consulting services. Through offices in Canada and the U.S.A., we offer a range of valuation and costing services for land, buildings, machinery and equipment, and for intangible assets such as patents, copyrights and franchises.  Utilizing robust research methodologies, valuation consultants develop reports that provide an opinion of value for assessed property and other assets. Clients utilize reports for a variety of needs including regulatory compliance, financing, litigation support, mergers and acquisitions, purchase price allocation, insurance placement and claims settlement. Our risk management department assists clients by identifying and mitigating risks such as the potential for accidents, property damage and theft.  For further details please refer to our website at www.suncorpvaluations.com.

THE ROLE

Reporting to the Managing Director, this position is pivotal in sustaining business operations through internal and external client support activities in the Saskatoon office. The focus of the role is to support a group of appraisers, predominantly by completing file set ups and the compilation and delivery of client reports.

Additional responsibilities include general office administration, scanning, and providing support to other team members with the completion of appraisal reports. The role is fast paced, with a variety of responsibilities, and provides the opportunity to grow and expand within and beyond the role requirements.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE

Along with the required credentials, you are friendly and enjoy communicating on the phone. You excel at time management, are able to balance conflicting priorities, problem solving, manage a high workload, and be a strong team player. You are naturally focused on providing high levels of client service and ensure accuracy of your work through inquiry and well-honed proofreading skills. You are able to work independently and communicate openly with business partners to ensure work is completed to required standards and within given timelines. You are flexible and adapt easily to new procedures. You enjoy finding efficiencies within systems and learning new skills. You are detail focused and comfortable performing work that requires high levels of accuracy in a high volume environment. 

THE REQUIREMENTS

• A certificate or diploma from a recognized administrative program or equivalent;
• Two to three years office administrative or related experience;
• Extensive experience using Microsoft Office Suite; expertise with Word and Excel;
• Exceptional written and oral English language skills;
• Proficient, accurate and fast keyboarding skills (60 wpm minimum);
• Demonstrated ability to learn new software applications.

  THE ROLE COMPETENCIES: 

• Provide high levels of internal and external customer service that aligns with our Brand Promise – On Time, Credible, Professional;
• Strong team player who collaborates well with others;
• High attention to detail;
• Active listening, verbal and written communication skills;
• Outstanding organizational and time management skills;
• Able to multi task with constant interruptions;
• Can work competently with minimum supervision;
• Proactive, with a desire to drive results and exceed goals;
• Determined and hardworking;
• High personal and professional standards;
• Effective problem solving.

We pride ourselves in offering flexible work arrangements that allow our employees to balance work and life commitments.

THE APPLICATION PROCESS: 

• Send your resume and cover letter to HR@suncorpvaluations.com
• Deadline: January 13, 2019

We thank all applicants for their interest in this position, however, only those selected for interviews will be contacted.

Senior Market Research Analyst

Temporary Assignment

Headquartered in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Suncorp Valuations is a dynamic growth-oriented leader in the valuation industry, providing full service appraisal and valuation consulting services. Through offices in Canada and the U.S.A., we offer a range of valuation and costing services for land, buildings, machinery and equipment, and for intangible assets such as patents, copyrights and franchises.  Utilizing robust research methodologies, valuation consultants develop reports that provide an opinion of value for assessed property and other assets. Clients utilize reports for a variety of needs including regulatory compliance, financing, litigation support, mergers and acquisitions, purchase price allocation, insurance placement and claims settlement. Our risk management department assists clients by identifying and mitigating risks such as the potential for accidents, property damage and theft.  For further details please refer to our website at www.suncorpvaluations.com.

THE ROLE

Reporting to the Vice-President of Professional Services, the Market Research Analyst will identify details of competing sources in Canadian building cost data by researching the Canadian and US Market to identify building cost services. Compile data on each service including the cost of the services, building types, cost types, depth of cost data, service delivery, internal data sources costs are based on, geographical coverage, and survey to measure brand reliability.  Investigate the scope and feasibility of creating an in-house alternative for building cost research and data.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE

Will have the ability to engage with internal employees to gain a good understanding of our current business, gathering information, interacting and running effective meetings.  Have basic knowledge of construction components, machine and equipment components, building cost metrics and the appraisal industry.  Experience in designing different production models and standard operating procedures. The ability to create business plans and strategies that align with the vision. The successful candidate will work closely with the VP of Professional Services and Senior Research Analyst along with other key stakeholders in the organization.

THE REQUIREMENTS

• Degree or diploma in Marketing, Business, Geography, Mathematics, Statistics, Market Research or a related field;
• 5+ years of experience designing, managing and analyzing custom survey research projects;
• Excellent quantitative and qualitative analytical skills;
• Experience in evaluating and designing a new business model including a feasibility analysis;
• Experience working with databases, statistics and primary and secondary research datasets;
• Experience preparing and delivering final reports to senior leadership;
• High proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

  THE ROLE COMPETENCIES: 

• Strong research skills both by phone and on-line;
• Analyze data and present recommendations;
• Effective and strong communication skills both in person and in writing;
• Experience with Artificial Intelligence technology and/or opportunities;
• Basic understanding of construction methods, machine and equipment components;
• Basic understanding of appraisal and/or insurance costing industry.

Suncorp Valuations has received funding dollars to conduct this project, the hours of work for this temporary assignment are flexible, and this project must be completed by March 2019.

THE APPLICATION PROCESS: 

• Send your resume and cover letter to HR@suncorpvaluations.com

We thank all applicants for their interest in this position, however, only those selected for interviews will be contacted.