About Staffinity We are Canada’s trusted bilingual recruiting, short and long-term staffing service provider. Our primary goal has been matching sought-after employers with talented candidates. We are your source to get you in front of desirable employers who are now hiring in your area. Staffinity is an equal opportunity employer. Please visit us at https://staffinity.ca to get more information!
Why Work With Us?
- Competitive Compensation: Base salary of $65,000–$70,000 based on experience.
- Work-Life Balance: 35-hour work week (Monday–Friday) with 3 weeks of vacation and 10 paid professional wellness days.
- Benefits & Perks: Comprehensive benefits package (health, dental, eye, and paramedic), 2–7% RRSP matching, and 5 paid study days per year with potential tuition reimbursement.
- Flexibility: Fully remote options available for candidates located in markets without a physical office presence.
The Role Staffinity is currently seeking a Bilingual Administrative Assistant to support a high-performing financial underwriting team. This is a permanent position. The successful candidate will be a detail-oriented professional responsible for the administrative management of new business files and preliminary cases. You will act as a vital link between advisors and carriers to ensure smooth processing and efficient case management.
Responsibilities:
- Database Management: Maintain internal underwriting databases, including confidential files, resource information, and key contact sections.
- Case Coordination: Establish and maintain preliminary files, ordering all necessary requirements and conducting rigorous follow-ups to ensure timelines are met.
- Liaison & Scheduling: Collaborate with advisors and vendors to coordinate scheduling and special requirements (exception handling, fee approvals, and short-notice requests).
- Underwriting Support: Assist senior underwriters in managing complex, high-value cases from initial intake through to carrier approval and final transition.
- Research & Risk Assessment: Conduct internet research to assist in risk assessment, applying strong judgment to identify material findings and escalate potential risks.
- Reporting: Update weekly tracking reports and strengthen management data to help the team effectively chart performance and direction.
Qualifications:
- Bilingualism: Fluency in both written and spoken English and French is mandatory.
- Experience: Minimum of 5 years of experience in a financial or insurance environment.
- Education: Undergraduate degree in a business-related program is desirable; industry designations (such as FLMI, ACS, or AIAA) are a significant asset.
- Technical Skills: Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and experience navigating internal CRM systems.
- Soft Skills: Exceptional organization, time management, and the ability to handle highly confidential material with discretion.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: $55,000.00-$65,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company events
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
Experience:
- Administrative: 5 years (required)
- Advanced Excel: 4 years (required)
- Life Insurance : 3 years (required)
Language:
- Are you fluently bilingual in English and French (required)
Work Location: Remote
