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Individually we are people, but together we are Aviva. Individually these are just words, but together they are our Values – Care, Commitment, Community, and Confidence.  

At Aviva Canada, we put people first, our employees, our customers, and our communities. We’re proud of a culture built on care, inclusion, and collaboration, where your voice matters and your growth is supported. We’re not just about insurance; we’re about making a real difference by protecting what matters most. 

The Opportunity

We have an excellent career opportunity for an Engineering Technician supporting the Alberta and Saskatchewan region. Reporting to the Engineering Supervisor, you will conduct equipment inspections, support loss prevention activities, and assist with basic claims investigations. You will also provide technical information to our Engineering Underwriting team. 

This role is ideal for candidates with building systems, electrical, mechanical, or industrial maintenance experience looking to grow into a specialized technical field. 

What you’ll do

• Conduct onsite inspections of insured locations to understand equipment conditions, general risk exposures, and safe operating practices.  

• Complete routine jurisdictional inspections with support from senior engineering staff.  

• Assist in loss investigations, gathering information and documentation from first notice of loss through to final reporting.  

• Prepare clear and concise inspection reports using your ability to translate technical findings into easy-to-understand language.  

• Support repair approvals and follow-up documentation to ensure high standards in quality assurance.  

• Provide survey information to help develop quotes for unique or complex accounts.  

• Build positive working relationships with Brokers and accompany them on site visits to support marketing and client engagement activities. 

 What you’ll bring

• 2 to 4 years’ experience in building operations, commercial facility maintenance, industrial maintenance, or electrical/mechanical work. 

• Post‑secondary technical training, trades/apprentice training, or equivalent hands-on mechanical/electrical experience. 

• Strong communication skills with the ability to explain technical concepts to both technical and non‑technical audiences. 

• Self‑motivation, strong organization, and commitment to meeting deadlines. 

• Solid computer skills, including MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and comfort working with databases. 

• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel as required. 

Please note that we may use AI tools to help us through the recruitment process. This is a new position which has been posted internally & externally. 
 
Aviva Canada has an accommodation process in place to provide accommodations for employees with disabilities. If upon commencement of employment you require specific accommodation because of a disability, please contact your Talent Acquisition Partner so that appropriate accommodation can be arranged. This process applies throughout your career with Aviva Canada.