Risk Manager

Job Description Chandos is growing across Canada, and we are looking for an experienced Risk Manager to build and lead our enterprise risk management function. Reporting to the SVP, Risk and Legal , this is the first dedicated risk role in the organization and offers the opportunity to design the risk strategy, establish foundational processes, and grow a risk team over time within an employee‑owned, purpose‑driven construction company. This role is well suited to a self‑starter who is comfortable working from a blank slate.

The successful candidate will be hands‑on and pragmatic, willing to roll up their sleeves and do the legwork required to build frameworks, tools, and practices, while also partnering with the business on day‑to‑day risk, insurance, and project needs. What You’ll Do Corporate Risk & Insurance Management Design, negotiate, and manage corporate insurance programs. Lead annual insurance renewals, underwriting submissions, and broker relationships.

Evaluate and optimize risk financing strategies, including commercial insurance, deductibles, self‑insured retentions, and captive participation. Assess insurance program performance and cost effectiveness using industry benchmarks. Project Risk Assessment Advise project teams on project‑specific risks, including contracts, indemnity provisions, and insurance requirements.

Review owner‑controlled insurance programs and assess project suitability and risk. Ensure subcontractor insurance compliance with contractual requirements. Support bid reviews, pre‑construction planning, and project risk assessments.

Contractual Risk Transfer Review and negotiate insurance and indemnity provisions in contracts, subcontracts, joint ventures, and vendor agreements. Ensure alignment with corporate risk standards and legal requirements. Claims Management Oversee claims for all insured and self‑insured lines.

Coordinate with brokers, TPAs, insurers, and legal counsel to drive effective claim resolution. Maintain claims data and loss analytics to inform risk strategy and captive decision‑making. Risk Reporting & Governance Develop and maintain corporate risk registers, dashboards, and KPIs.

Provide risk insights and reporting to senior leadership and support enterprise risk management (ERM) initiatives. Ensure compliance with internal controls and external regulatory requirements. Bonding Oversee and support bonding requirements from owners.

Participate in subtrade risk assessments and pre‑qualification processes. Support senior leadership in evaluating SDI and bonding alternatives. Cross‑Functional Support Work closely with project management, Legal, Accounting, Finance and operational teams to integrate risk management into operations.

Serve as the primary point of contact for insurance and risk‑related matters. Contribute to the development of risk management processes and internal capability, with the opportunity to support future growth of the risk function. Qualifications Post secondary degree in Risk Management, Finance, Business, Construction Management, Engineering or related field.

CIP, FCIP and/or CRM would be preferred. 5–10 years progressive risk management or insurance experience, with at least 3+ years in the construction industry. Experience with large, complex construction projects (infrastructure, industrial, commercial). Solid understanding of bonding on construction projects.

Proven history collaborating with brokers, insurers, TPAs, actuaries, and legal counsel. Familiarity with captive insurance management and SDI would be valuable assets. Additional Information Chandos is an equal opportunity employer and we are committed to a diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture and this includes our recruitment and hiring process.

We are 100% employee owned . Every person who works for Chandos can become an owner. There is only one class of units at Chandos, because we believe everyone should be treated equal .

We talk about being an entrepreneurial‑minded organization and you can be sure we mean it! Competitive wages Well rounded employer paid benefits program including health, dental, vision care and employee assistance program RRSP matching program to aid and prepare employees for long‑term financial security Educational assistance for employees who wish to pursue job‑performance enhancing education Recognition and annual salary reviews program Leadership conferences that allow employees to connect and collaborate Regular company‑wide engagement opportunities Vacancy Status We are actively recruiting for this position AI Disclosure Although Chandos’ applicant tracking system has the technical capability to support AI features, our recruitment process does not use artificial intelligence to screen, assess, or select applicants. All hiring decisions are made by qualified human reviewers. #J-18808-Ljbffr