Risk Manager

Company Description

We are Chandos

We exist to build a better world.

Our vision is to emerge as Canada’s premier technical builder, distinguished by our relentless pursuit of innovation, collaboration, and sustainability in all that we do. Our three missions guide our daily work and help us achieve our purpose and vision. And the way we behave as we work towards these ambitious goals is to embrace and champion inclusion, collaboration, innovation, and courage.

We are 100 per cent employee-owned, and our success is driven by our employee owners. We prioritize people, purpose, and performance in all that we do.

Every employee has a financial stake in the company’s performance. When the company thrives, you benefit directly. When everyone is invested—literally—it builds a community of accountability, pride and mutual support.

We look for team members who are gritty, accountable, and driven — with a mindset rooted in initiative and purpose, you think like an entrepreneur and build strong, trusting relationships through clear communication and thoughtful dialogue, even in challenging conversations.

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!
• Well rounded employer paid benefits program including health, dental, and vision care
• 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
• Regular company-wide engagement opportunities

Vacancy Status

We are actively recruiting for this position.

AI Disclosure

Chandos is committed to transparent recruitment. Our internal team does not use artificial intelligence (AI) to screen, assess, or select applicants (though we do use AI tools for administrative interview transcription). However, some of our external staffing partners may utilize AI to screen, assess, or select candidates during their initial workflows. All final hiring decisions at Chandos are made personally by our hiring team.

Compensation Transparency

The base salary range for this role is listed above and may vary based on your experience. This position also includes a competitive bonus program. Throughout the interview process, we’ll discuss your background to determine the best alignment for your experience level.