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Risk & Legal Administrator

Morriston, ON
Mid Level
full_time

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

Construction

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.