Director Engineering Jobs

Primary Objectives:

We are currently seeking a talented, motivated, and dynamic individual who will provide management leadership and direction to our Engineering team. The Director, Engineering will be responsible for implementing strategies, processes, and professional development required for our comprehensive risk engineering and insurance client services.

The position is a leadership and decision-making role, responsible for managing the property and equipment risk assessment and loss control services for large industrial-insured clients. This role is also responsible for ensuring appropriate training and development of our engineering team as they strive to ensure a well-planned and efficient annual cycle of services to our large Risk Managed accounts.

Situated in our Head Office in downtown Toronto and reporting to the Vice President, Engineering and Inspection, the Director of Engineering Management will strengthen HSB Canada’s engineering capabilities by streamlining processes, ensuring delivery of consistent quality, and continually pursuing added value for our customers.

Job Responsibilities:

• Review and participate in projects to optimize and enhance internal practices, organizational performance, product development, and reporting within HSB Group.
• Coach teams in professional development, work allocation, problem resolution, performance metrics and evaluation, and related management activities.
• Perform other related duties as needed, contributing to Company successes.
• Apply best practices toward compliance, internal control, and operational risk controls in accordance with regulatory standards and policies.
• Manage and lead a team of highly knowledgeable experts who provide risk assessments, claims investigations, and loss control recommendations for risk-managed clients in industrial, manufacturing, mining, and power generation occupancies.
• Manage department planning, scheduling, and budgeting needed to successfully achieve objectives.
• Represent the Company at professional forums and industry events.
• Support internal knowledge sharing and organizational learning through team initiatives.
• Promote collaboration in cross-departmental initiatives that align with strategic initiatives.
• Implement strategies and oversee the day-to-day operations of the department.
• Participate in internal specialty risk reviews as a knowledge generalist to oversee risk considerations and technical recommendations that support the risk underwriters.
• Ensure service levels to internal and external customers meet departmental objectives.

Qualifications:

• Able to travel within North America and internationally.
• 7-10 years of proven leadership and people management experience in a technical environment.
• Familiarity with Canadian Electrical Codes or National Electrical Codes or NFPA Codes
• 10-15 years of industrial experience, maintenance management, or loss control experience.
• Excellent communication (both oral and written) skills; Bilingualism (English / French) is an asset.
• Excellent interpersonal and leadership skills, along with mentoring/coaching capabilities.
• Effective analytical and problem-solving skills and business acumen.
• Exposure to manufacturing, operation, or maintenance of key equipment in power generation, mining, and heavy manufacturing, such as steam and gas turbines, rotating electrical equipment, large internal combustion engines, compressors, and industrial boilers.
• Previous insurance industry risk engineering preferred.
• University Degree in Engineering and P.Eng designation in good standing.