Chief of Staff

HSB Canada, part of Munich Re, is Canada's premier engineering-driven specialty insurer and provider of inspection, engineering and technology services that set the standard for excellence in the market. Our constantly evolving offerings lead the market in cyber, equipment breakdown, renewable energy, technology services, engineering based risk management and inspection services. We bring technical expertise to help our clients stay ahead of complex, emerging and technology-based risks. We dare to think big and we are continuously innovating on behalf of our clients. We recognize Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging as key priorities and a culture that welcomes different thoughts and opinions.

Primary Objectives

As a Chief of Staff, you will report to the CEO and contribute to the development of HSB Canada’s business strategies and ensure these strategies are effectively implemented and the results are monitored. You will facilitate a strong environment of accountability for all goals and initiatives while reporting and tracking the progress of tasks. This role requires a unique blend of strategic thinking, operational expertise, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to navigate complex organizational dynamics and build strong relationships with diverse stakeholders. You are a proactive and self‑directed professional who finds and accomplishes activities that add value to the executive teams.

Job Responsibilities

• Drive governance of the office of the CEO that enhances the success and performance of division leadership.
• Drive initiatives and partner with leaders both within the HSB / GSI Group and to identify and start new opportunities for growth.
• Ensure efficient and effective coordination of resources across the functional initiatives to enable targeted business outcomes.
• Identify potential risks and gaps and provide insight and actionable recommendations to the CEO and Executive Committee team.
• Ensure the integration and orchestration of enterprise practices that will enable leadership to focus on the highest strategic priorities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business discipline; Master’s degree is an asset.
• 7+ years of experience influencing and collaborating with senior and executive level staff, in a leadership capacity.
• 3+ years managing or leading projects and change management experience.
• Experience navigating and executing in a complex organization, preferably in a technology, software as a service or engineering or start‑up organization.
• Strong leadership skills and ability to influence others, achieve buy‑in and deliver results.
• Builds solid relationships quickly with all levels of the organization.
• Demonstrated sensitivity to, and ability to prioritize constituents’ needs.
• Lives and demonstrates our corporate mission vision and values.
• Ability to be impartial and demonstrates sound, collaborative, and analytical decision making.
• Ability to work strategically and collaboratively across departments.
• Ability to deal with ambiguity and proactively raise issues for discussion at the SLT level.

Company Benefits

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• An engaging and collaborative environment that promotes continuous learning and development.
• A hybrid work environment that combines weekly in‑office and remote days.
• A great compensation package including an annual company bonus.
• Competitive company‑paid flexible health and dental benefits, starting on your first day.
• Flexible dollars provided by the company to put towards a Health Spending Account and/or Wellness Spending Account.
• Wellness program with tools and resources supporting your mental, physical, and financial wellbeing – on and off the job.
• Participation in the DC Pension Plan with a progressive employer contribution scale based on tenure starting at 4%, plus optional company match in the RRSP plan.
• Generous time off including vacation, personal days, unplanned time, Statutory Holidays and company‑wide early closure half‑days.
• Learning and development programs and resources, including unlimited access to LinkedIn Learning, Education Assistance Program, and reimbursement for professional fees.
• Employee Referral Program and Recognition Program.

Our base salary range for this role is between $145,170 and $169,365 per year, plus an opportunity for an annual company bonus based upon a percentage of eligible pay. The salary estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for candidates hired in this position. Factors that may be used to determine your actual salary include your specific skills, how many years of experience you have and comparison to internal equity.

This role is located in our Toronto office on 390 Bay St, and we operate in a hybrid work model. This job posting is for an existing vacancy.

EEO and Disability Accommodations

HSB Canada is committed to providing a work environment that is inclusive and free of employment barriers and discrimination. Accommodations will be made for qualified applicants with a disability throughout the recruitment process. If you receive a request for an interview and you have a disability which will require an accommodation to support your participation, please consult with Human Resources or contact View email address on ca.talent.com as soon as practical so that suitable accommodations can be arranged.