Advisor, Life and health insurance

Desjardins; Montreal West; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

4 weeks vacation

Defined benefit pension

Group insurance including telemedicine

Health and wellness reimbursement

Telework equipment

Eligibility-based benefits

Job summary

Desjardins is seeking a Life and Health Insurance Advisor for a 12-month temporary assignment in Montreal West, QC. The role focuses on developing processes and programs, preparing documents and contracts, and administering reinsurance as well as settling contested medical matters.

Strong analytical skills and interpersonal savvy are essential for success. Qualifications include a Bachelor's degree, at least two years of relevant experience, fluency in French for Quebec positions, and English

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field is required.
• A minimum of two years of relevant experience is required.
• French language proficiency is required for positions in Quebec.
• English proficiency ranges from intermediate to advanced for duties and interactions.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose issues, challenges and needs to determine target outcomes.
• Help develop and implement objectives, solutions, policies, programs and action plans.
• Analyze data, conduct studies, make recommendations and write reports.

Skills

Interpersonal Savvy

Analytical skills

Communication

French language

English language

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Job description

Required

As a life and health insurance advisor, you help develop life and health insurance processes and programs, prepare documents and insurance contracts, administer reinsurance agreements and settle contested medical matters. You advise and assist clients and partners and develop tools, methods and processes. Your projects and initiatives require extensive knowledge of your line of work. You put forward recommendations, solutions and action plans based on the organization’s objectives and priorities. You share ideas and help solve problems using your analytical skills and extensive knowledge of the line of business. You interact with stakeholders working in other fields. Interpersonal savvy is therefore essential. More specifically, you will be required to:

• Diagnose issues, challenges and needs to determine target outcomes
• Help develop and implement objectives, solutions, policies, programs and action plans
• Analyze data, conduct studies, make recommendations and write reports

Temporary position for 12 months.

Required

As a life and health insurance advisor, you help develop life and health insurance processes and programs, prepare documents and insurance contracts, administer reinsurance agreements and settle contested medical matters. You advise and assist clients and partners and develop tools, methods and processes. Your projects and initiatives require extensive knowledge of your line of work. You put forward recommendations, solutions and action plans based on the organization’s objectives and priorities. You share ideas and help solve problems using your analytical skills and extensive knowledge of the line of business. You interact with stakeholders working in other fields. Interpersonal savvy is therefore essential. More specifically, you will be required to:

• Diagnose issues, challenges and needs to determine target outcomes
• Help develop and implement objectives, solutions, policies, programs and action plans
• Analyze data, conduct studies, make recommendations and write reports

What we offer*

• Competitive salary and annual bonus
• 4 weeks of flexible vacation starting in the first year
• Defined benefit pension plan that provides predictable, stable income throughout retirement
• Group insurance including telemedicine
• Reimbursement of health and wellness expenses and telework equipment
• Benefits apply based on eligibility criteria.

What You Bring To The Table

• Bachelor's degree in a related field
• A minimum of two years of relevant experience
• Please note that other combinations of qualifications and relevant experience may be considered
• Knowledge of French is required
• Knowledge of French is required for positions in Quebec (Poste hors QC ET QC)
• Intermediate knowledge of English due to the nature of the duties or work tools or because the position involves interactions with English-speaking partners, members and/or clients
• Advanced proficiency of English due to the nature of the duties or work tools or because the position involves interactions with English-speaking partners, members and/or clients
• Hold a valid driver’s licence for occasional travel within Quebec

Action oriented, Business insight, Customer Focus, Differences, Interpersonal Savvy, Nimble learning, Persuades, Strategic mindset

Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Accessibility

At Desjardins, we believe in equity, diversity and inclusion. We're committed to welcoming, respecting and valuing people for who they are as individuals, learning from their differences, embracing their uniqueness, and providing a positive workplace for all. At Desjardins, we have zero tolerance for discrimination of any kind. We believe our teams should reflect the diversity of the members, clients and communities we serve.

If there's something we can do to help make the recruitment process or the job you're applying for more accessible, let us know. We can provide accommodations at any stage in the recruitment process. Just ask!

Job Family

Life and health insurance (FG)

Unposting Date

2026-10-18