Insurance agent

• Work Term: Permanent
• Work Language: French
• Hours: 37.5 hours per week
• Education: College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years
• Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years

Tasks

• Assess potential institutional, business or individual client markets
• Calculate premiums
• Establish client insurance coverage
• Establish method of payment
• Ensure appropriate forms, medical examinations and other policy requirements are completed
• Provide customer service
• Sell automobile, fire, health, life, property, marine, aircraft and other types of insurance
• Provide general information to clients and the public

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

• Provincial or territorial licence

Insurance experience

• Property/casualty insurance
• Automobile insurance
• House insurance
• Tenant insurance

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Attention to detail
• Sitting
• Fast-paced environment

Own tools/equipment

• Computer
• Internet access

Personal suitability

• Client focus
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Flexibility
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player

Workplace information

• Hybrid

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Paramedical services coverage
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• Bonus
• Commission
• Group insurance benefits
• Life insurance
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Long term benefits

• Long-term care insurance

Other benefits

• Deferred Profit Sharing Plan (DPSP)
• Free parking available
• Learning/training paid by employer
• On-site amenities
• On-site recreation and activities
• Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)
• Parking available
• Travel insurance
• Wellness program