Financial Advisor

Canada Life; Kitchener; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & dental benefits

Pension plan

Employee discounts

Volunteer day

Education reimbursement

Job summary

Canada Life is seeking a Financial Advisor to serve clients across Canada. You will leverage your insurance and wealth planning expertise to provide personalized advice, maintain compliant practices, and grow the client portfolio with high-quality service.

The role requires LLQP licensing, strong communication skills (French a plus), and experience in multi-carrier environments. The position offers a base salary and rewards, with opportunities for professional development within a supportive

Qualifications

• Experience in financial insurance and advisory channels.
• Valid LLQP life license.
• Experience with multi-carrier product shelves.
• Excellent verbal and written communication; French is a plus.
• Post-secondary degree or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Proactively contact clients and answer inquiries.
• Provide advice and account/policy maintenance services.
• Maintain a compliant practice.
• Improve client engagement toward business development.
• Promote client portals and e-delivery options.

Skills

Client advisory

Insurance planning

Multi-carrier knowledge

Communication skills

Education

Post-secondary degree or equivalent

LLQP license

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Permanent Full Time

We are looking for a Financial Advisor.

As a Financial Advisor you'll leverage your expertise to understand clients' unique needs and provide personalized advice and solutions that support their financial, physical and mental well-being. You'll play a key role in growing and protecting the Continuum Financial Centre's client portfolio, delivering exceptional service, supporting strategic initiatives, and ensuring every interaction meets the highest compliance and professional standards.

What You Will Do

• Proactively contact clients and answer inbound inquiries.
• Provide advice and account / policy maintenance services using appropriate planning processes.
• Maintain a compliant practice.
• Improve client engagement in pursuit of the centres overall business development objectives.
• Promote client portals & e-delivery options for statements, confirmations & marketing communications.
• Provide input to inform continuous refinement of the business model.
• Keep marketing and business development plans current and up to date.
• Gather and analyze customer insights, adjust program objectives and delivery as required according to new unmet customer needs.
• Educate customers about products, solutions and services with various carrier partners

What You Will Bring

• Experience in the financial insurance industry, Canadian banking, insurance, and / or financial advice channels with a specific emphasis on investment fund products and services.
• Valid life insurance license (LLQP)
• Background working with an MGA environment, dealer, or independent advisory practice with access to multiple insurance carriers is considered a significant asset.
• Strong insurance planning and advisory experience with a proven ability to identify client needs and recommend appropriate protection and wealth planning solutions.
• In-depth knowledge of life insurance, living benefits, and segregated funds,
• Experience navigating multi-carrier product shelves and leveraging carrier specific strengths to deliver tailored client solutions.
• Effective in establishing business relationship with carrier partners, wholesalers, and support teams.
• Strong insurance planning and advisory experience with a proven ability to identify client needs and recommend appropriate protection and wealth planning solutions.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, French would be considered an asset.
• Well-developed presentation skills.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to think innovatively and quickly to adapt to the needs of the client
• Post-secondary degree or equivalent work experience.
• Sound working knowledge of MS Office products

The base salary for this position is between $59,800 - $99,700 annually. This represents base salary only and does not represent other variable compensation components of our total compensation ( i.e. annual bonus, commission etc). If you are selected to move forward in our recruitment process, your recruiter will be able to discuss additional details of our total rewards program with you.

Career opportunities will be open a minimum of 5 business days from the date of posting, closing dates will vary depending on the search activity. All applications received will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

Grow with Canada Life

We’re united by a shared purpose: to improve the financial, physical and mental well-being of Canadians. Our company is trusted by 1 in 3 Canadians and contributes to the strength of communities across the country.

We’re looking for people who live our values everyday: we step up, we do the right thing, and we deliver – for our customers, communities and each other. Are you someone who always strives to do the right thing, who steps up for themselves and others, and who delivers with impact? Then we want to hear from you!

What we offer

We’re committed to supporting our employees through every stage of their career. Here’s what you can expect as a full-time or part-time permanent team member:

• Career Development: Opportunities for career advancement, access to industry-leading learning programs and up to$2,000 annually towards education reimbursement.
• Health & Wellness:Flexible health and dental benefits, plus a $5,000 mental health benefit to support your well-being.
• Time Off:In addition to regular vacation and personal days, we support community involvement with a volunteer day.
• Financial Security:Company-matching pension plan,share ownership program and additionalinvestment options.
• Rewards and Recognition: Employee recognition programs, service milestone celebrations, employee discounts and more!
• Emphasis on Community: We provide a workplace where employees feel connected and supported through Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), mentorship programs, social clubs and events.

Learn more about Canada Life.

We’re committed to removing barriers and ensuring equal access to employment. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation during the application process may contact [e-mail]. All information provided will be handled in accordance with applicable laws and Canada Life policies.

Canada Life would like to thank all applicants, however only those who qualify for an interview will be contacted.