Licensing & Compliance Specialist

Westland Insurance Group Ltd.; Surrey; Hybrid; CAD 59,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

Westland Insurance Group Ltd. is seeking a detail-oriented Licensing & Compliance Specialist for an 18-month maternity leave cover. This hybrid role involves supporting management with compliance policies, maintaining insurance procedures, and ensuring regulatory adherence. The successful candidate will enjoy a flexible work environment, opportunities for growth, and a commitment to professional development.

Benefits

Financial assistance for training

Flexible paid Values Days

Paid Volunteer Days

Qualifications

• 3-5 years experience in Insurance or Legal industries.
• Experience managing multiple concurrent projects.
• Strong grasp of compliance and operational standards.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, develop, and implement insurance policies ensuring compliance.
• Provide guidance on insurance licensing and compliance.
• Monitor regulatory changes and recommend solutions.

Skills

Compliance Standards

Research

Organizational Skills

Communication Skills

Attention to Detail

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Adobe Acrobat

Smartsheets

SharePoint

Job description

Surrey (Head Office), BC, Surrey, British Columbia, Canada

Job Description

Posted Tuesday, June 3, 2025 at 7:00 AM

We’re searching for a Licensing & Compliance Specialist. Are you searching for new possibilities?

Westland Insurance Group has an exciting, fixed-term contract opportunity for a Licensing & Compliance Specialistto work in ahybridcapacity. Do you love research, policy, procedure, and being a subject matter expert? If so, you will love this role working for Westland - we are looking for a detail-oriented individual who can jump in and support our team!

This is an 18-month maternity leave cover.

Expected Compensation: The expected hiring salary range for this role is $59,200 - $74,000 with a 35-hour work week. Your rate of pay will be determined based on your individual qualifications and experience, while considering internal equity.

Westland is committed to continuous learning where employees can grow their potential and write the stories of their careers. Financial assistance is available for approved work-related training/development courses leading to certification, and programs that offer professional development, including seminars and conferences.

Discover what’s possible, with Westland.

The Westland story is all about growth, and that means plenty of possibility for everyone on our team. Every day, Westland proves that building a great business means taking care of communities, clients, and each other with equal commitment. As we continue to open new doors, we're inviting amazing people like you to join us.

As a Licensing & Compliance Specialist, you're responsible for supporting management with the company’s licensing and regulatory compliance policies and procedures. You will help with the ongoing maintenance, research, development, and implementation of insurance services/policies that meet all regulatory and compliance requirements within a timely manner.

Interested in learning more?

Why you'll love Westland:

• An open, flexible and welcoming workplace
• Plenty of opportunities to grow and learn
• Autonomy to drive your own success
• Be part of our inclusive culture, alongside an extraordinarily talented community of people with a wide variety of backgrounds
• A total rewards program that takes care of your financial, physical, and mental health
• Flexible paid Values Days to celebrate days important to you
• Paid Volunteer Days for employees as part of Amplifying Communities, a program to support causes that matter most to our employees and clients

Why we’ll love You:

• You have 3–5 years of experience in the Insurance, Legal, or other regulated industries, with a strong grasp of compliance and operational standards.
• You’re proficient with software systems including, but not limited to, Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe Acrobat.
• You’re skilled at working with complex information and bring strong organizational skills and sharp attention to detail.
• You have experience managing multiple concurrent projects in a structured project management environment.
• You thrive consistently meeting tight timelines and business-driven deadlines.
• You possess excellent written and verbal communication skills and can convey ideas clearly and professionally.
• You’re a proactive self-starter—resourceful, motivated, and results-oriented—with a positive, team-focused attitude.
• Insurance licensing (current or prior) is a strong asset, as is bilingualism in French.

Once here, you’ll:

• Act as the subject matter expert for maintaining, developing, and implementing insurance policies and procedures that ensure timely regulatory compliance.
• Provide guidance to ensure adherence to insurance licensing and compliance standards.
• Represent regulatory and compliance interests across corporate and departmental projects as needed. Serve as a resource for licensing inquiries across the business.
• Ensure brokerages, firms, and licensed employees comply with provincial and territorial licensing requirements.
• Identify, report, and resolve licensing issues, escalating when needed.
• Maintain and update licensing guides and compliance tools (Smartsheets, SharePoint).
• Monitor regulatory changes, assess risks, and recommend solutions and liaise with regulators and external partners as required.
• Perform related administrative/other assigned tasks as needed to support team and business goals.

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Want to get to know each other better? Send your resume our way.

You belong here We strive to be much more than a great place to work. Here, you join a collective of incredibly vibrant, purpose driven, and open-minded people. Every day, Westland proves that building a great business means taking care of communities, clients, and each other with equal commitment. You will be supported and respected for who you are and for the voice you add to the conversation.

At Westland, you will feel the power of community. Westland Insurance Ltd. is an inclusive organization that values diversity in its workforce. We listen, champion equity and diversity, and create safe welcoming spaces where everyone has a voice and is free to be themselves. Westland Insurance Ltd. encourages applications from all qualified individuals and will accommodate applicants' disability-related needs, up to the point of undue hardship, throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process.

If you require a disability -related accommodation in order to participate in the recruitment process, please contact the recruitment team by email at [e-mail]

Surrey (Head Office), BC, Surrey, British Columbia, Canada