Conseiller principal ou conseillère principale, Assurance de personnes

Desjardins; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 126,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in personal insurance is seeking a Principal Advisor to develop insurance programs and manage complex projects. The role involves advising clients, developing policies, and representing the company in external agreements. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience and expertise in the field, with strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Benefits

Competitive salary and annual bonus

Four weeks of flexible vacation

Defined benefit pension plan

Comprehensive health insurance

Reimbursement for wellness expenses

Qualifications

• Minimum of seven years of relevant experience.
• Expert-level proficiency in English.

Responsibilities

• Advising clients on strategic projects.
• Developing and updating policies for initiatives.
• Identifying issues and making recommendations.

Skills

Effective communication

Persuasion

Cooperation

Client orientation

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field

Job description

Conseiller principal ou conseillère principale, Assurance de personnes

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As a Principal Advisor in Personal Insurance, you will contribute to developing insurance programs and processes, drafting documents and insurance contracts, managing reinsurance agreements, and resolving health-related disputes. You will provide leadership across various stakeholders on strategic and complex projects requiring extensive domain knowledge. Your role involves making recommendations on high-complexity projects, analyzing and understanding the business and organizational context, and interacting with a diverse range of experts and stakeholders. You will act as a specialist and advisor, serving as a resource and coach within your field. Specific responsibilities include:

• Advising and supporting clients and partners in planning, developing, executing, and monitoring strategic projects and mandates.
• Developing and updating policies, standards, models, and programs to support strategic initiatives.
• Identifying, analyzing, diagnosing issues, and making recommendations to decision-making bodies.
• Representing your unit in decision-making forums.
• Representing Desjardins in external agreements with partners or organizations.

What we offer:

• Competitive salary and annual bonus
• Salary range: $85,862 to $125,931 annually (regional scale)
• Four weeks of flexible vacation from the first year
• Defined benefit pension plan providing stable retirement income
• Comprehensive health insurance including telemedicine services
• Reimbursement for health, wellness, and remote work equipment expenses

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field
• Minimum of seven years of relevant experience (other combinations of relevant education and experience may be considered)
• Expert-level proficiency in English, due to the nature of tasks and interactions with English-speaking partners and clients
• Valid driver’s license

Additional skills include sector knowledge, effective communication, persuasion, cooperation, client orientation, and interpersonal skills.

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Union (if eligible):

At Desjardins, we believe in equity, diversity, and inclusion. We are committed to welcoming, considering, and valuing all individuals for who they are, enriching ourselves with their differences and uniqueness, and providing a work environment where everyone feels valued. Discrimination in any form is zero tolerance. We aim for our teams to reflect the diversity of our members, clients, and communities.

If you require assistance to make the recruitment process or the position more accessible, please inform us. Accommodations will be provided upon request at any stage of the recruitment process.

Job family: Personal Insurance (GF)

Application deadline: 2025-05-29

Location: Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada