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Capital Power

Sr. Specialist, Markets PJM

Edmonton, AB · Hybrid

Reporting to the Director, PJM and Head of Energy Markets, this role provides expert analysis on the PJM and Eastern power markets. Responsibilities include supporting investment and risk decisions ...

Bird Construction

Project Manager

Edmonton, AB

Ensure commercial terms, head contract and legal obligations required by the project are followed at all times. * Manage and assess risk for the duration of the project. * Implement and monitor ...

Financière Sun Life

Financial Advisor

Edmonton, AB · On-site

Be in charge of your own business and income opportunities Dedicated leadership support and head ... risk Deliver personalized, ongoing financial solutions to help clients work toward their long-term ...

Financière Sun Life

Financial Advisor

Edmonton, AB · On-site

Be in charge of your own business and income opportunities * Dedicated leadership support and head ... Provide trusted advice about the right life and health insurance products to protect against risk

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What is the role of the Head Of Risk?

The Head of Risk is responsible for identifying, assessing, and managing an organization's risks to minimize potential losses and ensure compliance with regulations. They develop risk management strategies, oversee risk mitigation efforts, and often work closely with senior leadership to align risk policies with business objectives. Strong analytical skills and knowledge of industry standards are essential for this role.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a head of risk, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Head of Risk, you need deep expertise in risk management, analytical skills, and a relevant degree such as finance, economics, or business, often supported by certifications like FRM or PRM. Familiarity with risk assessment tools, regulatory compliance software, and data analytics platforms is typically required. Strong leadership, strategic thinking, and clear communication are crucial soft skills that help manage teams and influence organizational direction. These skills ensure effective identification, mitigation, and communication of risks, safeguarding the organization's assets and reputation.

What are the main challenges a head of risk faces in aligning risk management with overall business strategy?

A Head of Risk often encounters the challenge of ensuring that risk management practices are not seen as barriers but as integral parts of strategic decision-making. This requires close collaboration with executive leadership and other departments to embed a risk-aware culture without hindering innovation. Balancing regulatory compliance, business objectives, and emerging risks—such as cyber threats or market volatility—demands strong communication skills and adaptability. Regularly updating risk frameworks to reflect the evolving business environment is also essential for success in this role.
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Catastrophe Risk Specialist

Wawanesa Insurance

Edmonton, AB • Hybrid

CA$85K - CA$115K/yr

Other

Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 12 days ago

Job description

Job ID: 10138 


Employment Type: Existing Role 

Work Environment: We offer a hybrid work environment that offers flexibility to our employees in balancing in-office (2 days per week OR 15 hours per week in a Wawanesa office) and remote work. You may work from any of the following locations: Winnipeg, MB; Vancouver, BC; Calgary, AB; Edmonton, AB; Toronto (North York), ON; Kitchener, ON. 

Working Business Language: English.This role is considered a head-office role and will be required to communicate with internal and external stakeholders across Canada where the primary business language for this role is English.  As such, the successful candidate must be fully proficient in English
 

Salary: At Wawanesa, salary is only one component of a holistic, comprehensive and competitive offering that we provide to our employees. In addition to salary, full-time and part-time permanent employees are eligible for an annual bonus plan, leave of absence top-up programs and provided with generous vacation time, personal days, premium free benefits and pension plan. 
 

The salary offered for this role is determined with consideration to various factors, including but not limited to: your work location, local labour market conditions, external market salary data, internal pay equity and the knowledge, skills, experience and anticipated proficiency in the role. The salary offered is estimated to be within the following range: $85,000 - $115,000.  Candidates with salary expectations outside of the range are still encouraged to apply. 

About The Wawanesa Mutual Insurance Company
Founded in 1896, The Wawanesa Mutual Insurance Company is one of Canada's largest mutual insurers, 100% owned by its members, with more than $4.1 billion in annual revenue and $12.5 billion in assets. Headquartered in Winnipeg, Wawanesa is the parent company of Wawanesa Life, which provides life insurance solutions throughout Canada, and Western Financial Group, a leading national distributor of personal and business insurance. In March of 2026, Wawanesa entered into an agreement to acquire Everest Insurance Company of Canada to strengthen its commercial insurance capabilities and advance its long-term growth strategy.


Wawanesa proudly serves more than 1.8 million members and we are home to more than 3,000 employees across Canada. The company actively gives back to organizations that strengthen communities, donating more than $4 million annually to charitable organizations, including more than $2 million each year in support of people on the front lines of climate change. Learn more at wawanesa.com.

We are currently looking for dedicated, driven, and enthusiastic individuals who thrive in an environment that welcomes change and are looking for an opportunity for diverse experience and advancement on a growing team.

Job Overview

Reporting to the Manager, Catastrophe Risk, this role is responsible for analytics and modeling capabilities within our Catastrophe Risk Management team. This includes data extraction and manipulation for the purpose of modeling, reporting, and exposure accumulation. The role will collaborate with various pricing and underwriting teams to assist in the implementation of catastrophe models and monitoring of exposure accumulations. 

Job Responsibilities

  • Develop and calibrate catastrophe perils using industry-standard software (e.g., RMS, VERISK, etc.). 
  • Analyze historical data, scientific research, and insurance claims to enhance model accuracy. 
  • Collaborate with actuaries, underwriters, and analysts to understand risk exposures, and manage exposure accumulations. 
  • Interpret model outputs and assumptions from multiple models to help form a view of risk. 
  • Coordinate with risk management partners the independent review of model performance, documentation, and validation. 
  • Conduct sensitivity analysis and scenario testing to evaluate the impact of different variables on risk assessments. 
  • Proactively share knowledge in catastrophe-related areas, create learning experiences and foster teamwork and cross-functional collaboration. 
  • Communicate findings and recommendations to stakeholders through reports, presentations, and technical documentation. 
  • Stay updated with industry advancements, regulatory requirements, and best practices in catastrophe modeling. 
     
Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in mathematics, statistics, actuarial science, atmospheric science, geospatial science or related field. 
  • 3+ years' experience in a catastrophe modelling role using one or both of RMS and AIR Verisk. 
  • Proficiency in catastrophe modeling software, programming languages such as R, SQL, or similar for data manipulation and modeling. 
  • Strong analytical skills with a deep understanding of risk assessment and modeling techniques. 
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to translate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders. 
  • Experience in insurance, reinsurance, catastrophe model development, catastrophe risk pricing or risk management is an asset. 
  • Certification or coursework in catastrophe modeling, risk management (e.g., CPCU, ARe) or actuarial exams is an asset. 
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Diversity Equity, Inclusion& Belonging
At Wawanesa, we are committed to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging (DEIB) and believe that our strength lies in the diversity of our people - this is supported by having a representative workforce.

We welcome applications from all qualified candidates, including racialized persons, women, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community, gender-diverse and neurodiverse individuals, and anyone who can contribute to the further diversification of thought and ideas. 
 

We aim to ensure our recruitment process is accessible to all candidates. If you require accommodations during any stage of the recruitment process, please reach out in confidence to jobs@wawanesa.com.
 

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Please note that the recruitment process for this position may involve the use of AI tools to screen, assess, or select applicants. All final decisions are taken or reviewed by human recruiters and human hiring leaders in compliance with all applicable legislation.  
 

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