Senior Manager, Personal Debt Solutions

Jobtailor; Halifax; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Halifax, Canada seeks a Fully Licensed Insolvency Trustee to lead consumer bankruptcy and proposal files, provide advice on insolvency laws and practices, and perform debtor assessments. The role requires flexibility in hours and occasional evening work.

You will supervise staff, manage court files, coordinate with debtors, creditors, the Office of the Superintendent of Bankruptcy and the Courts, travel to satellite offices, identify referral sources, support practice development,

Qualifications

• Fully licensed insolvency professional required.
• CIRP designation preferred; multi-jurisdictional license valuable.

Responsibilities

• Manage consumer bankruptcy and proposal files.
• Provide advice on insolvency laws and practices.
• Conduct debtor assessments.
• Manage asset recovery and act as Receiver when needed.
• Supervise staff and delegate tasks.
• Coordinate with debtors, creditors, OSB, and Courts.
• Participate in creditor meetings, prepare reports, attend Court.
• Identify and develop referral sources.
• Assist with practice development assignments.
• Travel to satellite offices as required.
• Support court file management and bankruptcy fee taxation.
• Contribute to digital tool adoption and strategic initiatives.

Skills

Insolvency expertise

Staff supervision

Client service

Prioritization

Education

Fully Licensed Insolvency Trustee

CIRP designation

Tools

Digital Tools Adoption

Job description

• Manage consumer bankruptcy and proposal files
• Provide advice on current bankruptcy laws and practices
• Conduct debtor assessments
• Manage recovery of assets, including acting as Receivers
• Supervise staff and delegate tasks and projects
• Communicate with debtors, creditors, the Office of the Superintendent of Bankruptcy, and the Courts
• Participate in creditor meetings, prepare reports, and attend Court
• Identify, target, and develop referral sources
• Assist with practice development assignments
• Travel to other BDO offices and satellite locations as required
• Assist with managing court files, including taxation of fees
• Contribute to digital tool and strategy adoption
• Develop expertise through learning and professional development

Requirements

• Excellent knowledge and understanding of insolvency rules, laws, and procedures
• Fully Licensed Insolvency Trustee
• Preference for a multi-jurisdictional license including Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Newfoundland, Prince Edward Island, Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba
• Chartered Insolvency and Restructuring Professional (CIRP) designation
• Ability to prioritize and manage workload demands and multiple tasks
• Flexibility in working hours, including some evening work
• Willingness to travel to assist in satellite office coverage
• Value teamwork, client service, and quality in work

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in managing consumer bankruptcy and proposal files, providing advice on insolvency laws, and conducting debtor assessments. Proficient in supervising staff, managing court files, and contributing to practice development while ensuring compliance with bankruptcy regulations.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Fully Licensed Insolvency Trustee
• Chartered Insolvency and Restructuring Professional (CIRP)
• Insolvency Rules and Procedures Knowledge
• Asset Recovery Management
• Teamwork and Client Service

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Consumer Bankruptcy Management
• Debtor Assessment
• Asset Recovery
• Court File Management
• Taxation of Fees

Soft Skills

• Prioritization
• Flexibility
• Teamwork
• Client Service

Certifications & Qualifications

• Fully Licensed Insolvency Trustee
• Chartered Insolvency and Restructuring Professional (CIRP)

Industry Keywords

• Insolvency Laws
• Bankruptcy Practices
• Debtor Communication
• Creditor Meetings
• Multi-Jurisdictional License

Tools & Technologies

• Digital Tools Adoption