Financial Planner, Scotia Financial Planning - Quesnel, Williams Lake

Scotiabank; British Columbia; Hybrid; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial institution is seeking a Financial Planner to develop client relationships and deliver tailored financial advice. You will proactively engage with both internal and external clients to drive investment sales while promoting business development opportunities. The role requires extensive experience in financial planning, solid networking skills, and a CFP designation. The position offers a flexible schedule to meet clients conveniently, access to leading technology and marketing support, and a work culture that emphasizes diversity and inclusion.

Benefits

Flexible work environment

Dedicated marketing support

Diversity and inclusion initiatives

Qualifications

• 3-years of experience in financial planning and investment sales.
• Mutual fund certified with current CIRO licensing.
• Extensive knowledge of financial market trends and regulatory environment.

Responsibilities

• Drive investment sales and new client acquisition.
• Promote business development with mass affluent clients.
• Conduct community events to expand network.

Skills

Networking

Client acquisition

Interpersonal skills

Entrepreneurial mindset

Education

Certified Financial Planner (CFP)

Personal Financial Planning (PFP)

Job description

Requisition ID: 228284

Join a purpose driven winning team, committed to results, in an inclusive and high‑performing culture.

“Please note that Scotiabank offers various investment specialist opportunities. If you are interested in learning more about this role, please review our “Financial Advisor Investment and Retirement planning” postings.”

What is the role of a Financial Planner?

As a Financial Planner, you will focus on developing and deepening mass affluent client relationships by providing high quality advice and service. As a dedicated entrepreneur, you know how to build and leverage your external / internal networks and centres of influence and understand that growing a practice is all about building new and long‑term relationships.

• External clients – As a Financial Planner you engage in proactive client outreach to individuals outside the Scotiabank network, showcasing the unique value a Financial Planner brings to their financial journey. Through meaningful conversations and tailored guidance, the goal is to demonstrate how expert financial planning can empower clients to clarify, pursue, and ultimately achieve their financial objectives—no matter where they are starting from.
• Internal clients – As a Financial Planner, you play a pivotal role in deepening client relationships by identifying and engaging with existing Scotiabank clients who may have limited interaction with the bank. You proactively mine opportunities and cultivate meaningful connections, positioning yourself as a trusted advisor. By building strong internal partnerships across the branch network, you ensure seamless access to the full breadth of Scotiabank’s resources—bringing the best of the bank to every client interaction.

As a Financial Planner you are:

• Driven by purpose and determination, you understand that your clients are your most valuable asset. Your top priority is delivering personalized investment and financial planning advice that empowers them to achieve their unique financial goals with confidence.
• You also enjoy the flexibility of being able to meet clients outside of the office, on a schedule that best suits you and them.
• You recognize the value of working within a collective Scotiabank framework that benefits both your clients and your practice overall.

Following a comprehensive financial planning framework, you will be responsible for the following:

• Driving investment sales and new client acquisition, while adhering to Global Sales Principles, compliance and regulatory requirements.
• Establish business development opportunities with prospects and clients within the assigned market area.
• Join a purpose-driven winning team, committed to results, in an inclusive and high-performing culture.

Is this role right for you? In this role, you will:

Promote the development and sustainable growth of proprietary investment business in the assigned market area by:

• Business Development : Executing on business development plans for mass affluent prospects and existing clients. Identifying additional business development opportunities and facilitating the implementation of an investment solution and/or referral to the appropriate partners.
• Client-centricity : Providing client-centric investment solutions through a financial planning framework, aligning with Global Sales Principles. Conducting outbound communications and proactive calling to prospects to remain top-of-mind for future business opportunities. Conducting complimentary needs analysis across several financial statements, including competitor statements.
• Community Involvement : Participating actively in local professional and community events and associations and identifying opportunities to deliver community information sessions and financial seminars to develop and expand your network and develop prospects. Building and maintaining a market profile in the assigned market area. Networking with investment industry specialists while managing a small budget for independent marketing-based activities.

Do you have the skills that will enable you to succeed in this role? We’d love to work with you if you have:

• 3-years of experience in financial planning and investment sales.
• You’re a mutual fund certified professional with current accreditation and good standing for CIRO licensing requirements (Investments Funds in Canada or Canadian Securities Course).
• You have successfully completed a Personal Financial Planning (PFP®) designation and/or a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) designation.
• Proven networking, client acquisition and interpersonal skills; experience building and maintaining Centres of Influence (COIs).
• You’re goal-oriented and entrepreneurial. You can work independently as a self-motivated entrepreneur with minimal supervision and as part of a larger team.
• Extensive knowledge of competitive offerings, market trends, economic conditions, and the regulatory environment.
• A valid driver's license and access to a vehicle, to meet clients and prospects within the designated district.

What’s in it for you?

• An entrepreneurial culture with the freedom to develop your career.
• A fast-paced, flexible work environment where you can set your own hours and meet clients when and where it’s convenient.
• A compensation structure that rewards growing and maintaining your client base.
• Access to leading-edge resources to support your growth, including dedicated marketing support, powerful mobile technology, leading customer relationship management (CRM), portfolio, and financial planning software.
• The ability to build long-lasting client relationships through exceptional advice and service.
• A partnership with our retail branches and access to Scotia Global Asset Management to deliver an excellent client experience.
• A work culture that promotes diversity, respect, and inclusion.

Other Information

Please note that the compensation structure for this role is base plus variable pay. This is a mobile role and will require frequent travel.

Location(s): Canada : British Columbia : Quesnel || Canada : British Columbia : Williams Lake

Scotiabank is a leading bank in the Americas. Guided by our purpose: "for every future", we help our customers, their families and their communities achieve success through a broad range of advice, products and services, including personal and commercial banking, wealth management and private banking, corporate and investment banking, and capital markets.

At Scotiabank, we value the unique skills and experiences each individual brings to the Bank, and are committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible environment for everyone. If you require accommodation (including, but not limited to, an accessible interview site, alternate format documents, ASL Interpreter, or Assistive Technology) during the recruitment and selection process, please let our Recruitment team know. If you require technical assistance, click here. Candidates must apply directly online to be considered for this role. We thank all applicants for their interest in a career at Scotiabank; however, only those candidates who are selected for an interview will be contacted.