Section Manager, Contested Matters

Desjardins Group; Lévis; Hybrid; CAD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary & annual bonus

4 weeks vacation (flexible)

Defined benefit pension plan

Group insurance including telemedicine

Telework equipment reimbursement

Job summary

Desjardins Group is seeking a Section Manager for Contested Matters to lead a nationwide team handling complex claims. You will drive performance, coach staff, and collaborate with life and health claims teams to improve processes and client satisfaction.

The role emphasizes strategic decision-making, talent development, and operational excellence within a large North American financial group.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• Minimum of six years of relevant experience, including two years in a management role.
• Experience in managing teams.
• Strong communication skills in both French and English.
• Knowledge of the legal field and the life and health insurance sector.

Responsibilities

• Manage, motivate and develop a team responsible for handling contested and complex claims nationwide.
• Take responsibility for team performance, results and skills development.
• Coach and guide team members in strategic decisions on highly complex claims.
• Work with life and health insurance claims teams to ensure efficient, consistent management of claims.
• Develop, implement and monitor the unit’s action plan aligned with organizational strategy.

Skills

Team management

Communication skills

Decision quality

Drive results

Diversity & inclusion

Change management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

As Section Manager, Contested Matters, you’re responsible for managing activities related to the handling of contested and complex claims nationwide. You lead a team of professionals and administrative support staff and ensure that they meet their performance targets, develop their skills and provide high-quality service. Working closely with the life and health insurance claims teams, you support strategic decision-making on highly complex claims and help improve practices to ensure operational excellence and member and client satisfaction.

Responsibilities

• Manage, motivate and develop a team of professionals and administrative support staff responsible for handling contested and complex claims nationwide
• Take responsibility for team performance, results and skills development
• Help your immediate supervisor organize work and plan operational activities for the unit
• Coach and guide team members in making strategic decisions on highly complex claims and guide them in determining which priorities to focus on
• Work closely with the life and health insurance claims teams to ensure claims are managed efficiently and consistently
• Develop, implement and monitor the unit’s action plan to ensure it’s in line with the organization’s strategic directions
• Define and enhance the unit’s services to maximize business results and client satisfaction
• Identify opportunities for improvement and implement innovative solutions that promote operational efficiency and continuous improvement
• Implement management practices that support engagement, talent development, diversity, employee attraction and retention, and change management
• Ensure sound management of individual and team performance, as well as effective reporting

What we offer

• Competitive salary and annual bonus
• 4 weeks of flexible vacation starting in the first year
• Defined benefit pension plan that provides predictable, stable income throughout retirement
• Group insurance including telemedicine
• Reimbursement of health and wellness expenses and telework equipment

Benefits apply based on eligibility criteria.

What you bring to the table

• Bachelor's degree in a related field
• A minimum of six years of relevant experience, including two years in a management role
• Experience in managing teams
• Strong communication skills in both French and English, both oral and written due to the nature of the duties or work tools or because the position involves interactions with english-speaking parteners, members and/or clients
• Knowledge of the legal field and the life and health insurance sector
• Decision quality
• Develops talent
• Drive results
• Work processes
• Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Accessibility

At Desjardins, we believe in equity, diversity and inclusion. We're committed to welcoming, respecting and valuing people for who they are as individuals, learning from their differences, embracing their uniqueness, and providing a positive workplace for all. At Desjardins, we have zero tolerance for discrimination of any kind. We believe our teams should reflect the diversity of the members, clients and communities we serve. If there's something we can do to help make the recruitment process or the job you're applying for more accessible, let us know. We can provide accommodations at any stage in the recruitment process. Just ask!

Trade Union (If applicable)

Job Family Management (FG)

Desjardins Group is the largest cooperative financial group in North America. We're the choice for over 52,000 employees and we're named one of Canada's top employers by Mediacorp and Forbes. We offer a full range of financial products and services and share our expertise in personal services, business services, wealth management, life and health insurance, and property and casualty insurance. Pursuing a career at Desjardins means being part of an organization that puts people first.