Office Manager and Commercial Manager

KRGinsure; Kitchener; Hybrid; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading insurance firm in Kitchener is looking for an experienced Office and Commercial Manager. The ideal candidate will lead the Commercial Risk Placement team, focus on operational efficiency, and manage key relationships. This role offers a competitive compensation package, hybrid work flexibility, and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Matching Group RRSP contributions

Two paid personal days each year

Professional membership fees reimbursement

Professional development and educational reimbursement

Free parking

Attractive compensation package

Qualifications

• 5+ years of insurance operational management experience.
• 3+ years of commercial risk placement experience.
• Knowledge of requirements within insurance industry regulatory environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Commercial Risk Placement team to maximize client experience.
• Collaborate with regional sales and personal lines teams for efficiency.
• Develop and recommend process improvements.

Skills

Leadership

Operational Management

Process Improvement

Client Relationship Management

Technical Issue Resolution

Education

Post-secondary education (e.g., CIP, CAIB, CRM, Bachelor's)

RIBO License

Tools

Microsoft 365

Applied EPIC

Job description

We’re seeking an experienced and strategic Office and Commercial Manager to join our Kitchener office. In this role, you'll collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive operational efficiency and support corporate objectives. You will also provide direct leadership to our Commercial Risk Placement Team and act as a key liaison with Head Office.

Key Accountabilities

Reporting to the EVP, Commercial Lines, you will lead the Commercial Risk Placement team, maximizing client experience and ensuring service standards are achieved. You will also collaborate with the regional sales team and personal lines team towards greater operational efficiency and processes to achieve corporate objectives.

• Be a Senior Leader to our Commercial Risk Placement Team (Kitchener)
• Analyze needs, develop and recommend alternatives for improvements to processes, customer service, or products.
• Lead short-term, defined-scope projects to support regional and corporate goals.
• Support onboarding of new team members.
• Develop and maintain positive relationships with all of our business partners.
• Liaison with our Head Office on regional matters.
• Assist with regional administration duties as needed.
• Assist in resolving technical issues.

Required Job Qualifications :

• Post-secondary education (e.g., CIP, CAIB, CRM, Bachelor's)
• RIBO License required
• 5+ years of insurance operational management experience
• 3+ years of commercial risk placement experience
• Knowledge of requirements within insurance industry regulatory environment
• Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft 365 product suite
• Working knowledge of Applied EPIC

Why Join Us :

We offer an attractive compensation package and commission incentives. In addition to vacation, sick time, and a comprehensive group health benefits package, we also provide:

• Hybrid work flexibility
• Matching Group RRSP contributions
• Two paid personal days each year
• Professional membership fees (including RIBO, IBAO, IIC)
• Professional development and educational reimbursement
• Free parking and professional office space

RRJ Insurance Group Ltd. is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to a workplace reflecting the diversity of the communities it serves. While we thank all applicants for their interest, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. If contacted for an interview, please inform us should an accommodation be required.

Seniority level: Mid-Senior level

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Business Development and Administrative

Industries: Insurance and Insurance Agencies and Brokerages