Learning and Development Specialist

BrokerLink; Calgary; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A national insurance organization is seeking a Learning and Development Specialist in Alberta. The role involves training employees in commercial insurance, presenting educational materials, and promoting workplace learning. Ideal candidates will have a background in commercial insurance, strong customer service skills, and relevant certifications. This position offers a competitive compensation package and additional perks such as flexible benefits and paid time off.

Benefits

Flexible health and dental insurance benefits

Personal Spending amount

RRSP with Company matching

Employee Share Purchase Plan

Flexible dress code

Competitive compensation package

Employee discount program

Paid Time Off

Recognized as one of Canada's best employers

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of Insurance experience as a Commercial Insurance Advisor.
• Continuing education related to Commercial Insurance is essential.
• Ability to create and teach instructor-led training.

Responsibilities

• Educate employees through multiple L&D Disciplines in Commercial Insurance.
• Research, create, and present educational materials on Commercial Insurance.
• Support and promote workplace learning application.

Skills

Customer service

Attention to detail

Facilitation and teaching abilities

Education

Commercial Insurance education

CAIB 1, 2 & 3 or 5 CIP Courses

Insurance License in province of work

Project management certification

Tools

EPIC

MS Office Suite

Job description

Being a part of BrokerLink, means you live our values : to act with integrity, be respectful of others, have a customer-driven mindset, strive for excellence and always treat others with generosity. These values drive our diversity and inclusion efforts to ensure a respectful and inclusive work environment is present.

We want like-minded individuals who want to provide the highest level of customer service, who carry themselves with utmost professionalism.

We want to invest in you! Your success is our success and our purpose of “we’re here to help people” is what motivates us to keep the amazing talent we attract, for a long time. We want to bring out the best of all our team members! Offering countless opportunities to grow and an environment which values our most important assets, you, our team members. We have over 200 offices across Canada, ask us about our flexible work arrangements!

We are looking for a Learning and Development Specialist to join BrokerLink and work out of one of our offices in Alberta, Ontario or Atlantic region. On a Permanent FT Basis.

Reporting to Learning & Development, National Commercial Insurance. Trains and develops employees in multiple disciplines in commercial insurance. Prepares, supports, and trains employees in delivering exceptional customer service increasing individual productivity and building various skills and competencies. Aligns training with current strategic objectives. Adheres to department, program and regulatory policies and procedures.

As part of our employee promise, here are some of the many perks of working with us :

• Flexible health and dental insurance benefits package
• Personal Spending amount to invest in your healthy lifestyle
• RRSP - Registered Retirement Savings Plan with Company matching
• ESPP - Employee Share Purchase Plan (TSX : IFC) program with matching aspect
• ‘Dress for your day’, dress according to your daily schedule
• Competitive compensation package with bonus aspect
• Employee discount program, including Apple, Bell, Rogers and more!
• Paid Time Off in the form of : Personal days, Volunteer days, Exam / Study Time, Jury Duty and starting at 3 weeks of vacation per year!
• Working for an employer who is regularly recognized as one of Canada’s best employers such as Kincentric 2024

What the Role Entails

• At an advanced level, educates employees through multiple L & D Disciplines in Commercial Insurance.
• At an advanced level, research, create, prepare, and present educational materials in Commercial Insurance.
• Supports and promotes the adoption and application of workplace learning.
• Ongoing administrative management on existing and completed training courses and programs. Supports colleagues in developing these skills.
• Consistently participating in program planning in collaboration with team members and external stakeholders. Identifying and developing solutions to fill training gaps locally, regionally, and nationally.
• Consistently participating in various projects within the L&D department and other departments.
• Success Partner to other Learning & Development Specialists.
• Performs other duties as needed.

The Successful candidate will have

• If you feel you have the equivalent skills, please apply
• Continuing education related to Commercial Insurance.
• CAIB 1, 2 & 3 or 5 CIP Courses.
• Continuing education related to creation and teaching of instructor led training.
• Insurance License in province of work required.
• Project management certification is an asset.
• 3-5 years of Insurance experience as a Commercial Insurance Advisor
• Strong customer service
• Attention to detail
• Facilitation and teaching abilities

Technical Knowledge

EPIC, MS Office Suite, Insurer Portal use, various program delivery platforms.

Program creation, Agile & Waterfall PM Methodology