Bilingual Specialist, Corporate Insurance

Job Requisition ID: 10623

Position Status: Temporary Full Time

Position Type: Hybrid

Office Location: Montreal (QC); Calgary (AB); Halifax (NS); Ottawa (ON); Toronto (ON); Vancouver (BC)

Travel Requirement: Limited

Language Designation: Bilingual

Language Skill Levels (Read/Write/Speak): BBB

Salary: Our salaries generally range from $ 83038.35 to $ 103797.93 and are based on qualifications and experience.

About CMHC

The work you do and the work we do together matters. We come to work every day with a common purpose: to contribute to a well-functioning housing system.

At CMHC, we hold ourselves accountable for our results and support our colleagues in their achievements. We thrive on collaboration, connecting across CMHC and involving the right people to get our work done. We have flexibility, in how, when, and where we work, within the boundaries of the business needs and the nature of your role. Our leadership style is guided by trust, where our leaders favour an adaptive approach based on the needs of their teams.

Join us and be part of a team that's committed to making a real difference and be part of something meaningful.

What’s in it for you

We’ve got the purpose, the people and the perks you need for a fulfilling career. Here’s the comprehensive and generous benefits you get when you’re a contract employee:

• Accrued vacation.
• Annual individual performance bonus.
• Support torwards your personal and professional growth with training, mentorship and more.
• An inclusive workplace culture and environment.
• While positions at CMHC require some in-office presence, alternative work arrangements may be considered for Indigenous candidates.

About the role
Join the corporate insurance team in the Specialist, Corporate Insurance position. In this role, you will provide expert management and administration of CMHC's corporate insurance program (property and casualty). You will also provide advice and support to internal clients on a range of matters relating to risk management through insurance coverage to ensure CMHC is protected against risks related to its operational activities.

This is a temporary position of a duration of 12 months.

What you’ll do:

• Provide expert advice to CMHC internal clients regarding insurance coverage, insurance policy interpretation, event and occurrence reporting, risk awareness and risk mitigation measures, claims investigation and payment, underwriting data requirements, and the interpretation and application of insurance policies with respect to CMHC programs and matters.
• Manage financial planning and analysis with respect to the corporate insurance program.
• Effectively and strategically manage the corporate insurance program.
• Ensure that adequate insurance coverage is obtained and maintained, including through appropriate tracking and reporting (e.g., quarterly consolidated reporting of all changes to CMHC insured assets).
• Effectively and efficiently manage insurance claims, by providing direction and expert advice to the insurance adjuster and/or internal clients on the assessment of a claim, its management and, where applicable, its settlement.
• Track and report on claim outcomes for internal insurance coverage analysis purposes.
• Develop logical, well-reasoned and cost-effective solutions to problems identified by clients related to the identification and analysis of risk, the interpretation of insurance coverage and potential claims situations.

What you should have:

• An undergraduate degree in Finance, Business or another related field.
• A minimum of five years of experience with corporate insurance programs.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• In-depth knowledge of the commercial insurance industry related to the procurement of insurance policies, the administration of an insurance program, and a sound grasp of insurance terminology and concepts.
• Strong interpersonal skills, analytical, problem-solving, investigative, and decision-making skills.
• Bilingualism (English and French).

It would be great if you also had:

• A Risk Management Certification or Chartered Insurance Professional (CIP) designation.

Posting closing date: Note, the competition will remain active until filled.

Our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion 

We’re committed to employment equity and encourage women, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, veterans and persons of all races, ethnicities, religions, abilities, sexual orientations, and gender identities and expressions to apply. We also welcome applications from non-Canadians who are eligible to work in Canada.

CMHC is an inclusive workplace where diversity of thought – and of people – are recognized, valued, and considered essential to achieving our mission.

Learn more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion

What happens after you apply 

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If you applied before and you were not successful don’t worry – we're always posting new positions, so don’t hesitate to give it another shot. We’re excited to see what you bring to the table this time around!