Insurance Specialist
Location: Canada, Remote
Language: English, advanced written and verbal communication required
Background Check Requirement: CRC Required
About the Opportunity
This is a senior-level opportunity to bring structure, clarity, and confidence to an organization’s corporate insurance program. As the Insurance Specialist, you will serve as the subject matter expert, guiding how insurance supports enterprise-wide risk management and long-term resilience.
Working within a values-driven public sector financial services environment, you will collaborate closely with Enterprise Risk Management, Legal, internal risk owners, and external insurance providers. Your work will directly influence how risk is understood, mitigated, and communicated across the organization, ensuring teams feel supported and protected.
What’s in it for You
You will join a collaborative, purpose-led organization that values thoughtful decision-making and professional expertise. This role offers meaningful exposure to senior stakeholders and the opportunity to shape insurance governance from end to end.
You will be trusted to lead, document, and improve processes while transferring knowledge to internal teams. It is a chance to leave a lasting impact through strong frameworks, clear documentation, and sustainable practices.
Your Responsibilities
You’ll act as the organization’s insurance expert, providing strategic guidance and practical oversight across all insurance matters.
In this role, you’ll lead the development of clear documentation outlining responsibilities, accountabilities, and consultation pathways.
You’ll review and evaluate the current suite of insurance products using a risk-based approach to confirm appropriate coverage levels.
You’ll collaborate with Enterprise Risk Management, Legal, risk owners, and insurance providers to assess current and future insurance needs.
You’ll oversee the cancellation of unnecessary policies and support the application and onboarding of new insurance products.
You’ll lead insurance renewals, claims processes, and associated operational requirements from start to finish.
You’ll document processes, recommend enhancements, and transfer knowledge to internal staff to build long-term capability.
Skills and Qualifications
3+ years of progressive experience in corporate insurance, risk management, or a related field
Strong knowledge of insurance program design, renewals, and claims management
Proven ability to assess risk and align insurance coverage with organizational needs
Experience working with Legal and Enterprise Risk Management teams
Excellent documentation, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills
Ability to work independently while leading complex initiatives
Note from the Hiring Manager
“We’re looking for someone who can bring clarity and confidence to our insurance program, and who enjoys partnering with others to build strong, sustainable processes.”
Why Partner with Altis
If you’ve never worked with a staffing agency before, we make it easy. We work with top employers across Canada who have great jobs to fill, each vetted and verified by our team. When you apply for a job with Altis, we get to know you as a candidate and learn what your strengths are. Then, if you’re a solid match, we handle all the logistics, advocating for you as a candidate for the role, providing access to coaching and connecting you directly with the hiring manager. And rest assured, all our services are free of cost for candidates.
We appreciate the time and effort all applicants invest in their submissions. Please note that only candidates shortlisted for this role will be contacted directly. However, your profile will remain under consideration for future opportunities that align with your experience and career goals. All qualified applicants will receive fair consideration for employment. We welcome individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities including those who identify as women, members of racialized groups, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, and 2SLGBTQIA+ communities. If you require an accommodation, please review our accessibility policy and reach out to our accessibility officer with any questions. Our human recruiters review all applications and always make the final hiring decision. On occasion, we also use AI-assisted tools to help review applications.
