Insurance Advisor

Benefits:

• Bonus based on performance
• Competitive salary
• Paid time off

A successful Desjardins Agent is looking for a qualified, motivated professional to join our growing team. Our office is located in Richmond Hill—close to great shops, with an easy commute and no city traffic! We’re looking for someone who is passionate about helping families protect what matters most and who thrives on building strong, lasting relationships. If you’re energetic, people-focused, and eager to make a meaningful impact, you may be the perfect fit. Become part of our Desjardins family! We celebrate wins together, coach and support one another, and maintain a positive, encouraging environment where everyone can succeed.

The person in this position will proactively contact and assist clients to provide exceptional service and support while offering Home, Auto, Business, and Life insurance products.

A Day in the Life
As a key member of our Desjardins Agent team, your day is filled with meaningful interactions and opportunities to make a difference for our clients and their families.
Start the Day: Client Support & Service
You begin your day by taking inbound calls from clients who need assistance with their insurance policies. Whether they’re requesting changes, cancellations, updates, or simply have questions, you guide them with confidence and care. You listen closely, identify their needs, and ensure each request is completed accurately while educating them on their coverage. Your goal? Complete satisfaction and long-term loyalty.
Building Trust Through Conversations
Throughout the day, you connect with clients by phone to review their coverage, provide personalized advice, and help them understand their options. You create a warm, trusting atmosphere that encourages open conversation and helps clients feel confident in their decisions. Every interaction is an opportunity to strengthen the relationship and demonstrate the value of our products.
Spotting Opportunities to Protect Families
As you speak with clients, you naturally identify opportunities to offer additional solutions—whether it's Home, Auto, Business, or Life insurance. You take initiative in every conversation, ensuring clients are fully protected while contributing to the agency’s growth.
Outbound Calls & Follow-Ups
Part of your afternoon includes proactive outreach. You make outbound calls to follow up on quotes, reach out to potential leads, reconnect with past prospects, or check in with current clients. Your genuine desire to help others ensures these calls feel supportive and not forced.
Team Collaboration & Goal Alignment
You work closely with the Agent and your teammates to achieve shared office goals. You celebrate wins together, share insights, and receive ongoing coaching to support your development. You’re part of a team that values growth, positivity, and collective success.
Lead Generation & Community Engagement
You’re always building connections—whether over the phone or through in-person interactions. You help nurture a strong pipeline of potential clients, ensuring the office stays healthy and growing.
A Strong Sense of Urgency
Throughout your day, you bring a high level of energy and urgency to everything you do. Whether you're securing a sale or supporting a client in need, you’re committed to delivering excellent service 100% of the time.

Qualifications

-Post-secondary education: University degree or College diploma
-1–3 years of sales experience, which may include outside sales, inside sales, retail, or telemarketing
-Proactive problem-solver with a “get it done” attitude—resourceful, action-oriented, and dependable
-Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
-Confident presenter, able to engage clients effectively over the phone and in person
-OTL or RIBO license is required
-Ability to obtain LLQP (Life license) within 10 weeks of hire
-Mandarin speaking is an asset
-Local candidate with access to a vehicle is considered an asset

These positions are with an independent contractor agent that is part of the Desjardins exclusive agent network, not with Desjardins Group or its subsidiaries. This agents’ employees are not employees of Desjardins. Independent contractor agents are responsible for and make all employment decisions regarding their employees.