Independent Financial Advisor — Build Your Own Practice (Remote)

Co-operators; Markham; Remote; CAD 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote-friendly work model

Entrepreneurial freedom

Job summary

Co-operators invites motivated professionals to build an independent financial services practice across Canada. You’ll leverage your network and advisory expertise to deliver tailored insurance and wealth solutions while operating as an independent contractor under the Co-operators brand.

You will cultivate long-term client relationships, prospect for new business, and manage a sustainable book of clients in a flexible, remote-friendly model that supports autonomous growth and community impact.

Qualifications

• Hold a valid Life Insurance License LLQP or equivalent and/or Mutual Funds License, or are willing to obtain them
• Experience in financial services, insurance, banking, or other advice-based sales environments
• Experience running your own business
• 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
• Are a business owner, entrepreneur, or community-based sales professional who thrives on autonomy and long-term growth

Responsibilities

• Build long-term relationships with members of your community, helping them and their families achieve financial security at every stage of life
• Grow a client portfolio through proactive prospecting, networking, referrals, and community engagement
• Deliver personalized, advice-based insurance and wealth solutions that drive client confidence and loyalty
• Operate as an independent contractor under the Co-operators brand and distribute Co-operators products

Skills

Relationship-building

Sales

Networking

Communication

Time management

Education

Life Insurance License (LLQP) or Mutual Funds License (IFC/CIFC)

Job description

Co-operators invites motivated professionals to build an independent financial services practice across Canada. You’ll leverage your network and advisory expertise to deliver tailored insurance and wealth solutions while operating as an independent contractor under the Co-operators brand.

You will cultivate long-term client relationships, prospect for new business, and manage a sustainable book of clients in a flexible, remote-friendly model that supports autonomous growth and community impact.