Technician, Claims

Desjardins; Grande-Vallée; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Flexible vacation—4 weeks

Defined benefit pension plan

Group insurance including telemedicine

Telework equipment reimbursement

Health and wellness expense reimburse

Job summary

Desjardins is seeking a claims technician to review claims, set guidelines for settlements, and provide technical support across the claims team. You will act as a technical expert and help develop the skills of claims advisors while ensuring settlements are sound and well-documented.

The role requires French language proficiency, travel across the Greater Gaspésie region, and a valid driver's license with mileage reimbursement.

Qualifications

• Trade school diploma in a related field.
• A minimum of three years of relevant experience.
• Please note that other combinations of qualifications and relevant experience may be considered.
• Knowledge of French is required.
• Must have a valid driver's license and access to a vehicle for travel (mileage reimbursed).
• Available to travel throughout the Greater Gaspésie region.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support for contract enforcement
• Help claims advisors develop their technical skills
• Analyze and approve claims settlements
• Conduct research and serve as resource person, proposing solutions to conflicts and situations outside the claims advisor’s scope of authority
• Revise independent adjuster claims.

Skills

French language

Driver's license

Education

Trade school diploma in a related field

Job description

Required

As a claims technician, you help review claims and establish guidelines for the claims settlement process. You serve as technical expert and provide discipline‑specific support for the settlement of medium‑complexity claims and the development of technical skills. Adaptability is essential to this position. You draw on your sound decision‑making skills to help solve technically complex problems and prepare action plans based on claim reviews. More specifically, you will be required to:

• Provide technical support for contract enforcement
• Help claims advisors develop their technical skills
• Analyze and approve claims settlements
• Conduct research and serve as resource person, proposing solutions to conflicts and situations outside the claims advisor’s scope of authority
• Revise independent adjuster claims.

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

• Trade school diploma in a related field
• A minimum of three years of relevant experience
• Please note that other combinations of qualifications and relevant experience may be considered
• Knowledge of French is required
• Must have a valid driver's license and access to a vehicle for travel (mileage reimbursed)
• Available to travel throughout the Greater Gaspésie region

Action oriented, Ambiguity, Business insight, Collaborates, Customer Focus, Differences, Innovation, Interpersonal Savvy, Nimble learning, Stakeholders

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.

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Job Family

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