branch manager - insurance

Government of Canada; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A government organization in Mississauga is seeking an experienced professional to manage budgets, implement policies, and lead a team of over 20 staff members. The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor's degree and at least five years of experience, particularly in insurance products. The role requires exceptional communication skills and the capacity to work in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

As per collective agreement

Bonus

Qualifications

• 5 years or more of experience required.
• Experience in life, automobile, and property insurance products.

Responsibilities

• Plan and control budget and expenditures.
• Establish and implement policies and procedures.
• Hire, train, and motivate staff.
• Plan and direct market research studies.
• Manage contracts and oversee data collection.

Skills

Attention to detail

Client focus

Excellent oral communication

Excellent written communication

Time management

Team player

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Overview Languages

English

Education

• Bachelor's degree

Experience

5 years or more

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work setting

• Urban area
• Insurance

Responsibilities Tasks

• Plan and control budget and expenditures
• Establish and implement policies and procedures
• Hire, train, direct and motivate staff
• Plan and direct market research studies
• Oversee the preparation of reports
• Advise senior management
• Manage contracts
• Oversee the collection and analysis of data and information
• Work with the marketing department to understand and communicate marketing messages to the field
• Plan and direct advertising and marketing campaigns
• Plan, direct and monitor activities of sales department
• Assign, co‑ordinate and review projects and programs
• Plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate daily operations

Supervision

• More than 20 people
• Working groups

Experience and specialization

Area of specialization

• Life insurance products
• Automobile insurance
• Property insurance

Additional information Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast‑paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Tight deadlines
• Attention to detail
• Large caseload
• Large workload

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Client focus
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Judgement
• Organized
• Team player
• Values and ethics
• Time management

Benefits Financial benefits

• As per collective agreement
• Bonus