Loss Control Student

Job summary

Assist the Loss Control and Risk Management team in evaluating physical hazards and conducting inspections across various industries. Support consultants in providing safety recommendations to clients and preparing risk assessment reports for underwriting staff.

Job details

Join Starr, a global leader in commercial insurance with over a century of expertise. We empower our employees to innovate, make impactful decisions, and build lasting client relationships worldwide. At Starr, you'll work in an entrepreneurial culture alongside accessible leaders, leveraging our financial strength and vast industry experience to deliver solutions for our clients, no matter how complex. Grow your career with a rapidly growing company that invests in its people and their ability to drive real progress. Job Summary: As a Loss Control Co-op, you will gain hands-on experience supporting our Loss Control and Risk Management team. You will assist in evaluating risks, conducting inspections, and helping our clients improve safety and reduce their exposure to loss. This position offers exposure to a variety of industries, including oil and petrochemical, chemical, power generation, mining, forestry, manufacturing, and distribution. It is ideal for students pursuing a degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Insurance, Risk Management, Engineering, or a related field. Key Responsibilities: * Assist with property loss control inspections for a diverse range of industries, such as Oil & Petrochemical, Chemical, Power Generation, Mining, Forestry, Manufacturing, and Distribution * Support Loss Control Consultants during on-site visits and virtual inspections * Evaluate physical hazards, sprinkler systems, management programs, and maintenance programs, and provide guidance to clients regarding recommended improvements * Gather and review data from claims, inspections, incident reports, market reports, and other sources to assess client risk * Contribute to evaluation of risk quality/insurability and provide information to underwriting staff to support sound decision-making * Help prepare reports, recommendations, and presentations for internal and external stakeholders * Conduct research on industry best practices, safety regulations, and emerging risks * Assist with the development and updating of safety materials and guides * Participate in safety meetings and internal training sessions * Perform administrative tasks to support the department Qualifications: * Currently enrolled in a degree program related to Occupational Health & Safety, Insurance, Risk Management, Fire Science, Engineering, or a related field * Strong written and verbal communication skills * Attention to detail and analyticalskills * Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) * Ability to work independently and in a team environment * Valid driver’s license (may be required for field visits) Preferred Qualifications: * Coursework or experience related to insurance, risk management, or occupational safety * Previous internship or co-op experience in a related field Disclosures: * During our selection process, we do not use artificial intelligence (AI) systems or applications to assess or make decisions regarding candidates. All selection decisions are made by our human recruitment team. * The salary range for this position is between 30,000.00 - 60,000.00CAD * This is an addition to current full time staff. Starr is an equal opportunity employer, which means we'll consider all suitably qualified applicants regardless of gender identity or expression, ethnic origin, nationality, religion or beliefs, age, sexual orientation, disability status or any other protected characteristic. We recruit and develop our people based on merit and we're committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We offer first class training and development opportunities to all employees. Our aim is to grow our own talent and bring out the best in people.

What you’ll do

Assist the Loss Control and Risk Management team in evaluating physical hazards and conducting inspections across various industries. Support consultants in providing safety recommendations to clients and preparing risk assessment reports for underwriting staff.

Requirements

Candidates must be currently enrolled in a degree program related to Occupational Health & Safety, Engineering, Risk Management, or a related field. Strong communication skills, analytical ability, and a valid driver's license are required.

Benefits

• Training and development opportunities

Listed skills

• Data analysis · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Risk Evaluation
• Safety Inspections
• Hazard Analysis
• Data Analysis
• Technical Writing
• Microsoft Office Suite
• Analytical Skills
• Communication Skills
• Risk Management
• Occupational Health & Safety

Job areas

• Security & Safety
• Engineering
• Finance & Accounting
• Manufacturing