Commercial Real Estate Law Clerk / Underwriter

Company Summary

Come work for a company that's committed to the success of each and every employee. A place where innovators and collaborators come together and build on each other's talents. Where diversity is welcomed and celebrated.

FCT provides industry-leading title insurance, default solutions and other real estate related products and services to legal, lending, valuation and real estate professionals across Canada. With FCT, you will have the opportunity to build a meaningful career. Join us as we continue to do exciting work and make a big impact on our colleagues, customers and communities.

Job Summary

We are continually searching for great talent; individuals who possess a deep commitment to the customers and markets we serve. If you would like to join a company that is committed to the success of each employee and offers challenge, purpose and the opportunity to grow both personally and professionally in a team-oriented environment, you'll enjoy a career with us! We understand that fostering a diverse and inclusive environment is critical for the success of our business, and we actively work towards it every day.

As a Commercial Underwriter, you will be responsible for conducting and reviewing transactional information in order to request title and off title searches from various municipalities, review documents, discuss problems with customers, underwrite defects and issue policies. Technical knowledge of the practice of real estate law and an understanding of the mechanics of a real estate transaction is crucial.

HERE'S HOW YOU'LL CONTRIBUTE :

• Receive search service requests and title insurance orders by phone, online, email and portal
• Conduct title and off title searches and follow ups in order to provide responses to the customer by transaction requisition date
• Review underlying documentation including title reports, searches, surveys and other related documents
• Underwrite and prepare title insurance policies
• Respond to customer inquiries with respect to policy coverage, underwriting, rates and procedures
• Provide superior customer service and maintain strong customer relationships

HERE'S WHAT YOU'LL BRING :

HERE'S WHAT SETS US APART :

Through mentoring, innovative tools, and a variety of programs that engage and reward, we empower each employee to be great and drive results.

Comprehensive benefits that include virtual healthcare and an Employee & Family Assistance Program

Group retirement savings plan with company match

Paid holidays and generous paid time off

Hybrid work arrangements

Paid volunteer opportunities and charitable donation matching

Employee recognition programs that include referral incentives

Potential for performance-based incentives

The opportunity to participate in our stock purchase plan

And more!

The Great Place to Work® Institute has named FCT one of Canada's Top 50 Best Workplaces, Best Workplaces in Canada for Financial Services & Insurance, Best Workplaces in Canada for Women, Best Workplaces in Canada for Inclusion and Best Workplaces in Canada for Mental Wellness. We're also one of Achievers 50 Most Engaged Workplaces™ in North America.

By joining us, you will not only be part of an award-winning organization, you will be part of a workforce that is engaged and empowered to succeed.

Thank you for considering FCT. We look forward to meeting you.

In accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, a request for accommodation will be accepted as part of FCT's hiring process.

To avoid any delays in the recruitment process, if you require accommodation to apply, please provide your accommodation needs in advance. You may also be required to submit adequate medical / other documentation to Human Resources to support your request for accommodation.

FCT is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to an active nondiscrimination program. All recruitment, hiring, placements, transfers, promotions, training, compensation, benefits, discipline, and other terms and conditions of employment will be on the basis of the qualifications of the individual regardless of race, colour, place of origin, ethnic origin, citizenship, handicap (including mental and physical disability), sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, creed (religion), marital status, family status (being in a parent / child relationship), age, or any other basis prohibited by the applicable provincial or federal human rights legislation.