Engineering Manager

Company
HSB Canada
Location
Toronto , Canada

Driven by technology and fuelled by innovation, HSB is Canada’s premier specialty insurance and applied technology services provider. Offering 150 years of technical and service excellence, we are focusing on emerging trends and unlocking new opportunities for clients. Today, we are accelerating, changing the future of insurance and risk solutions, for a modern world.

At HSB, we value the strengths and contributions of our diverse workforce. We offer continuous learning opportunities, giving you flexibility to grow in your career while enjoying a healthy work-life balance and a collaborative approach in our coast-to-coast network of offices. Become part of a rewarding and impactful workplace experience while seeing first-hand technologies and risk solutions that are changing the way we live and work.

HSB is much more! It’s insurance. Engineering. Technology. To learn more about us, please visit: https://www.hsb.ca.

 

Primary Objectives:

HSB Canada’s Head Office Engineering Department (HOED) is our center of competence for technical consultancy and risk assessment of highly exposed risks across North America. Our multi-disciplined team of experienced engineers assess operational risks, equipment breakdown, property loss control, and inherent hazards across a multitude of industrial processes. Our expertise supports our Underwriters, Claims Adjusters, Brokers, and Insureds in evaluating risk and recommending meaningful loss prevention practices.

We are seeking a detail oriented and highly organized Engineering Manager. In addition to managing a team of engineers, the incumbent will oversee our department’s daily operations, support and develop our team of engineering experts, drive operational excellence including QA/QC, and implement strategic initiatives. This position is based at our Head Office location and reports to the Director, Engineering .

 

Job Responsibilities:

• Ultimately responsible for the satisfactory completion of HOED deliverables.
• Ensure service levels to internal and external customers meet departmental objectives.
• Manage assignments of engineering work requests to ensure appropriate resource utilization.
• Provide guidance and support, training and development for newer team members.
• Collaborate with the Director of Engineering to manage the department’s training and development needs.
• Oversea QA/QC as well as peer review activities necessary to ensure the quality of Engineering work meets stakeholder requirements.
• Oversee housekeeping and document control of HOED systems, documents, and assets.
• Support Director, Engineering in executing department strategies and initiatives with oversight and guidance from VP, Engineering.
• Represent the Company at professional forums and industry events.
• Perform other related duties as needed, contributing to Company successes.

 

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, P.Eng designation in good standing is an asset,
• 12+ years of relevant professional experience with at least 5 years in the insurance industry,
• Demonstrated experience in managing a team and coordinating assignments and daily tasks,
• Strong oral and written communication skills with the ability to present to Senior Executives,
• Bilingualism (English / French) is an asset,
• In-depth understanding of risk engineering and loss control, specifically related to equipment breakdown and property insurance lines,
• Experience in heavy industry sectors, such as oil and gas, power generation, and manufacturing, providing a solid foundation for understanding the unique challenges and requirements of these industries,
• Understanding of facility operations, maintenance, asset care, risk management and capital project execution,
• Strong organizational skills to stay efficient and adapt to changing priorities in a dynamic environment,
• Able to travel within North America and internationally.

 

Creating and maintaining a work environment that promotes respect, diversity and dignity is important to us. We strive for equality in our workplace, to eliminate employment barriers, and promote a workplace based on principles that align with our company values and promote positive employee practices. Candidates requiring accommodation during any stage of our selection process should advise us of this; we will strive to work with individuals to find a suitable means to meet their needs.

We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted