Risk & Legal Administrator
About the role
Position Responsibilities
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Corporate Insurance Management:
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Manage the company’s corporate insurance program, including general liability, builder’s risk, property, fleet/auto, professional liability.
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Act as the primary point of contact with NAC’s insurance brokers, underwriters, and claims adjusters to manage policy terms, to ensure competitive premiums and resolve issues.
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Oversee and coordinate all insurance claims (project property damage, auto, injury, etc.) ensuring timely submission, tracking, and resolution.
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Facilitate the obtaining of bonds and insurance required for a project ensuring compliance with company standards and project obligations.
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Update insurance, bonding information by project in the applicable ERP system.
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Manage the collection and issuance of insurance certificates (corporate and project specific).
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Educate project managers and site supervisors on insurance protocols, insurance claims reporting, and risk management practices.
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Shareholder Program Administration:
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Oversee the day-to-day operations of the company shareholder program (eg. ensure current up to date shareholder registry).
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Maintain accurate and confidential shareholder registers, ownership ledgers, and documentation of share transactions in collaboration with our legal provider.
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Coordinate issuance and redemption of shares, ensuring compliance with corporate bylaws, shareholder agreements, and Ontario security regulations.
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Act as a point of contact for shareholders; respond to inquiries, distribute communications, and work closely with Finance on preparation of notice of meetings and annual shareholder meeting.
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Work with legal and finance teams to ensure shareholder program complies with corporate governance standards, CRA regulations, and CCPC rules.
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Provide regular updates to senior management and the CFO on shareholder program status, participation levels, and financial impacts.
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Assist in educating employee-shareholders on program benefits, rules, and financial implications.
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Coordinate with Finance to support annual audit requirements (related to legal matters).
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Other Duties:
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Coordinate and manage: Project related applications, documents for Substantial Completion and Holdback Publications.
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Obtain and track project specific bonding as required, working with our third-party provider
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Maintain monthly project start and performance log.
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Maintain and update the organizations business (extra-provincial) licenses to ensure current and up to date.
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Ensure the timely completion of any Statistics Canada related surveys.
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Participate in other corporate initiatives as assigned by the Risk & Legal Manager/CFO.
Qualifications
- Diploma/Degree in Legal Studies, Political Science, English, Finance or equivalent preferred.
- Insurance/legal background an asset.
- Construction experience an asset.
- Superior written and communication skills with enthusiasm and a positive, results-focused attitude.
- Excellent organization and time-management skills.
- Proven ability to maintain the confidentiality of information and records.
- Superior attention to detail.
- Proven ability to handle multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Tact, diplomacy, flexibility, listening, and persuasion skills.
- Strong computer skills (Word, Excel) and an excellent ability to learn new programs (custom databases).
About North America Construction (1993) Ltd
North America Construction (1993) Ltd. is a large general contractor who provides services to the civil, municipal, biofuels, energy and industrial marketplaces. We have a strong commitment to safety excellence and successful project execution. We employ highly skilled, certified trades people along with a highly experienced team of management professionals across Canada. Together, we've successfully completed projects ranging water filtration to waste water treatment; from dams to power plants; from the oilsands to ethanol; we've built it all and more.
Risk & Legal Administrator
About the role
Position Responsibilities
-
Corporate Insurance Management:
-
Manage the company’s corporate insurance program, including general liability, builder’s risk, property, fleet/auto, professional liability.
-
Act as the primary point of contact with NAC’s insurance brokers, underwriters, and claims adjusters to manage policy terms, to ensure competitive premiums and resolve issues.
-
Oversee and coordinate all insurance claims (project property damage, auto, injury, etc.) ensuring timely submission, tracking, and resolution.
-
Facilitate the obtaining of bonds and insurance required for a project ensuring compliance with company standards and project obligations.
-
Update insurance, bonding information by project in the applicable ERP system.
-
Manage the collection and issuance of insurance certificates (corporate and project specific).
-
Educate project managers and site supervisors on insurance protocols, insurance claims reporting, and risk management practices.
-
Shareholder Program Administration:
-
Oversee the day-to-day operations of the company shareholder program (eg. ensure current up to date shareholder registry).
-
Maintain accurate and confidential shareholder registers, ownership ledgers, and documentation of share transactions in collaboration with our legal provider.
-
Coordinate issuance and redemption of shares, ensuring compliance with corporate bylaws, shareholder agreements, and Ontario security regulations.
-
Act as a point of contact for shareholders; respond to inquiries, distribute communications, and work closely with Finance on preparation of notice of meetings and annual shareholder meeting.
-
Work with legal and finance teams to ensure shareholder program complies with corporate governance standards, CRA regulations, and CCPC rules.
-
Provide regular updates to senior management and the CFO on shareholder program status, participation levels, and financial impacts.
-
Assist in educating employee-shareholders on program benefits, rules, and financial implications.
-
Coordinate with Finance to support annual audit requirements (related to legal matters).
-
Other Duties:
-
Coordinate and manage: Project related applications, documents for Substantial Completion and Holdback Publications.
-
Obtain and track project specific bonding as required, working with our third-party provider
-
Maintain monthly project start and performance log.
-
Maintain and update the organizations business (extra-provincial) licenses to ensure current and up to date.
-
Ensure the timely completion of any Statistics Canada related surveys.
-
Participate in other corporate initiatives as assigned by the Risk & Legal Manager/CFO.
Qualifications
- Diploma/Degree in Legal Studies, Political Science, English, Finance or equivalent preferred.
- Insurance/legal background an asset.
- Construction experience an asset.
- Superior written and communication skills with enthusiasm and a positive, results-focused attitude.
- Excellent organization and time-management skills.
- Proven ability to maintain the confidentiality of information and records.
- Superior attention to detail.
- Proven ability to handle multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Tact, diplomacy, flexibility, listening, and persuasion skills.
- Strong computer skills (Word, Excel) and an excellent ability to learn new programs (custom databases).
About North America Construction (1993) Ltd
North America Construction (1993) Ltd. is a large general contractor who provides services to the civil, municipal, biofuels, energy and industrial marketplaces. We have a strong commitment to safety excellence and successful project execution. We employ highly skilled, certified trades people along with a highly experienced team of management professionals across Canada. Together, we've successfully completed projects ranging water filtration to waste water treatment; from dams to power plants; from the oilsands to ethanol; we've built it all and more.