Financial Services Independent Advisor

Co-operators General Insurance Company; Laval (administrative region); Hybrid; CAD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote-friendly work model

Entrepreneurial support and onboarding

Job summary

Co-operators General Insurance Company is seeking a Financial Services Independent Advisor to build and manage an autonomous advisory practice, serving clients with tailored insurance and wealth solutions. You will operate as an independent contractor, leveraging your network and entrepreneurial drive to grow a sustainable client portfolio while representing a trusted national brand.

This role emphasizes relationship-building, ongoing licensing and education, and a client-first approach to help

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to build trusted relationships and convert them into sustainable business growth.
• Experience in financial services or advice-based sales is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Establish yourself as a trusted financial advisor in your community by building strong relationships with clients and delivering tailored insurance and wealth solutions.
• Grow a client portfolio through proactive prospecting, networking, and community engagement.
• Operate as an independent contractor under the Co-operators brand, distributing products with a client-first approach.

Skills

Relationship-building

Sales development

Job description

Build your own business, where your success is driven by the relationships you build, the people you support, and the impact you makeinyour community.

Co-operators is expanding its financial services presence across Canada, and we are looking for driven, relationship-centric professionals who are eager to build an independent business and have meaningful impact. Whether youhaveyears of experience in financial services oryou'rejust getting started, this opportunity offers the autonomy to build and grow yourindependentbusiness, with the support of a trusted national brand.

As a Financial Services Independent Advisor,you'llbuild long-term relationships with members of your community, helping them and their families achieve financial security at every stage of life.You'llleverageyour network, entrepreneurial drive, and consultative approach to growaclient portfolio, providing tailored insurance and wealth solutions aligned to each client's goals. Through consistent engagement and trusted advice,you'llestablishyourself as a respected financial services professional in your community.

This is an independent, business-building opportunity. You will run your own advisory practice as an independent contractor, distributing Co-operators products under the Co-operators brand.

How You Will Create Impact

• Establish yourself as a trusted financial advisor in your community by building strong relationships with clients, understanding their goals, and delivering tailored solutions that meet their unique needs
• Build and grow a profitable, sustainable client portfolio through proactive prospecting, networking, referrals, and community engagement
• Deliver personalized, advice-based insurance and wealth solutions that drive client confidence, loyalty, and long-term financial security
• Act as a visible and professionalindependentrepresentative of Co-operators, strengthening our reputation and presence in the communities we serve

How You Will Succeed

• You take full ownership of building a profitable, sustainable financial services portfolio
• You earn client trust through consistent, advice-based relationships focused on long-term financial outcomes
• You growabook of business through disciplined prospecting, networking, and active community engagement
• You continuously develop yourexpertisein insurance, wealth solutions, and market trends to remain competitive and credible
• You stay focused and resilient in the pursuit of your goals, overcoming barriers while effectively managing your time, priorities, and sales pipeline
• Youoperateindependently while upholding Co-operators' values, brand standards, and client-first approach

This Opportunity May Be Right for You If

We'relooking for motivated, relationship-driven individuals who are excited to provide financial security for Canadians and our communities.

You may be a strong fit if you:

• Hold avalid Insurance of person license in Quebecor are willing to obtainit, and meet ongoing licensing and continuing education requirements
• Have experience in financial services, insurance, banking, or other advice-based sales environments
• Have experience running your own business
• Havea background in wealth management, B2B sales, account management, or business development
• Have worked in client-facing advisory or relationship-management roles where trust and credibility matter
• Area business owner,entrepreneur, or community-based salesprofessionalwhothriveson autonomy and long-term growth
• Proficiencyin French and English, spoken and written* *Professional workingproficiencyin French and English languagesarerequiredas position involves frequent written and oral communication on complexmatters withinternal and external parties in both languages.

What you bring:

• A demonstrated ability to build trusted relationships and convert them into sustainable business growth
• A strong sales and business-development mindset, with comfort prospecting, networking, and creatingopportunity
• Clear, confident communication, strong organization, and disciplined follow-through
• A client-first, advice-based approachgroundedin helping clients and families build financial security and achieve their goals
• Resilience, accountability, and self-motivation, with the drive to take ownership of your results

What You Need to Know

• This is a client-facing, business development-focused, independent advisory opportunity
• You willoperateyour own business as an independent contractor under the Co-operators brand
• Success is built over time through relationship building, portfolio development, and consistent business activity
• You will distribute Co-operators products exclusively,in accordance withthe terms of your independent contractor agreement
• Youwillbe requiredto complete a comprehensive background check

What's In It for You?

• The opportunity to build and grow your own financial services portfolio with ownership over your results
• Opportunities togrowyour compensation through business development, client retention, and new business success
• A flexible, remote-friendly work model with autonomy over your schedule
• Comprehensive onboarding, training, mentorship, and ongoing development to support your long-term success
• Access to enterprise-level tools, marketing resources, product specialists, and dedicated support teams to help you grow and scale your business
• The backing of a trusted Canadian brand with a strong community presence and a values-driven, client-first culture

Compensation Information:

This opportunity includes a temporary onboarding income guarantee. Compensation then transitions to a commission-based structure, where compensation is directly tied to business performance and results, with uncapped earning potential.

As part of the recruitment process, you will need to complete background, credit, and eligibility checks to Co-operators' satisfaction.

Our Commitment to Inclusion

Co-operatorsiscommitted to building a diverse, inclusive, and accessible environment. We encourage individuals of all backgrounds and experiences to explore this opportunity.Accommodations areavailable throughout therecruitmentprocess upon request.