Manager, Travel and Call Centre

Manager, Travel and Call Centre

Requisition #2452491 Job LocationCanada-British Columbia-Burnaby Job StreamSales/Sales Management Job TypePermanent, Full-Time Salary/Rate$94,000.00 - $114,000.00 / Year Number of Positions1 Start Date of Employment ASAP Posting Date27-Jul-2026 Travel RequiredNot Required Educational RequirementsBachelors Degree Languages RequiredEnglish Job Description

We are searching for a permanent Manager, Travel and Call Centre to join our Individual Plans team.

This is an exciting opportunity to lead a high-performing team within one of Pacific Blue Cross's most important and growing business areas.

As Manager, Travel and Call Centre, you will have the autonomy to shape team performance, influence business results, and contribute to the future direction of the travel insurance business.

Leading a team of approximately 16 unionized employees, you will create an environment where people are motivated to succeed, continuously develop their skills, and deliver exceptional customer experiences.

Beyond day-to-day operations, you will play a key role in identifying opportunities for growth, improving performance through data-driven decision-making, and helping the business adapt to an evolving and competitive marketplace. This is an ideal opportunity for a leader who enjoys developing people, driving results, and expanding their strategic leadership capabilities.

If you have experience leading teams as a Travel Sales Manager, Sales Manager, Travel Insurance Manager, Financial Services Contact Centre Leader, or Broker with strong leadership experience, we want to hear from you.

Bring your leadership skills, your ability to coach and inspire others, and your drive to deliver results. This is your opportunity to step into a role where you can lead a high-performing team, influence business growth, and make a real impact every day.

Key Details:

• Hybrid work Arrangement: 3 days in the office and 2 days work from home
• Office Location: 4250 Canada Way, Burnaby, BC V5G 4W6
• Classification: Exempt
• Salary Range: BC’s compensation program is built on a pay-for-performance philosophy, rewarding both individual and organizational achievements. The typical hiring range for this position is $94,000.00 - $114,000.00 / Year per year, with the starting salary determined based on a combination of skills, education, experience, and internal equity. As part of our total rewards package, you’ll be eligible for our annual bonus program.

About Pacific Blue Cross

Pacific Blue Cross (PBC) has been British Columbia's leading benefits provider for over 80 years. We are an independent, not-for-profit society with strong roots in BC’s health care system. We provide health, dental, life, disability, and travel coverage to 1 in 3 British Columbians through employee group plans and individual plans.

We are fueled by a commitment to keep health care sustainable for all British Columbians. Through our PBC Health Foundation, we fund projects that improve health outcomes directly related to mental health and wellbeing as well as the prevention and/or management of chronic disease. We are interested in finding people who want to make a difference and who are looking to grow their career with us.

We offer an attractive compensation and benefits package. Our workplace culture values health and wellness, diversity and equality, continuing education, environmental sustainability and giving back to the community.

Perks

• Hybrid work environment - 3 days in the office and 2 days work from home depending on the needs of the department.
• Flexible working hours of 7.5 hours per day, Monday to Friday (i.e., 37.5 hours per week).
• Paid vacation starts at 4 weeks per year, and increases with years of service.
• Generous benefits, including extended health, dental, and life insurance; depending on the plan that you choose, these benefit premiums can be 100% paid by PBC.
• PBC contributes the equivalent of 8% of your base salary to a Defined Contribution pension plan. No employee contribution or matching is required, giving you more take-home pay.
• Retiree Benefits plan that is available to employees who have at least 10 years of service with PBC and have reached the age of 55.
• Onsite gym, cafeteria, and access to virtual doctors/counsellors 24/7 via our Employee Family Assistance Program!
• Wellness initiatives and onsite amenities

Key Ways This Position Makes an Impact

In this role, you will lead, coach, and develop a team of travel insurance professionals to achieve sales, service, and performance goals. You will drive revenue growth by identifying opportunities, analyzing trends, and implementing strategies that improve results.

You will build a positive, high-performing culture where employees feel supported, engaged, and empowered to succeed. You will also partner with stakeholders across Individual Products, Claims, Customer Experience, Account Executives, and Broker Development to enhance both customer and business outcomes.

You will champion continuous improvement by strengthening processes, performance, and the overall customer experience. In addition, you will foster strong employee relations within a unionized environment and play a key role in shaping the future growth of an important business line while continuing to expand your strategic leadership impact.

Key Experiences You Bring To This Role

• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) with a major in Business, Economics, or an equivalent discipline including or supplemented by courses in leadership/supervision.
• Level 2 General Insurance License valid in British Columbia.
• 5 - 8 years of related experience in sales, in a call center environment, or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience in a leadership position.
• Demonstrated leadership, customer service, consumer sales call centre, critical thinking and negotiation skills.