Job Description

SUBJECT MATTER EXPERTS - INSURANCE PROFESSIONALS

CONTINUINGE EDUCATION

NorQuest College \xe2\x80\x93 Continuing Education is seeking experienced subject matter experts (SME\xe2\x80\x99s) to provide consultation and course development for the creation of courses related to the insurance industry on a contract basis. Course development will include topics such as:

• insurance basics (the realities of the industry, different careers within insurance, growth opportunities, risk management principles, etc.)
• sales and marketing for brokers
• relationship management
• essential skills to building a broker business
• adaptability
• developing a growth mindset
• leadership and professionalism
• digital transformation in the insurance industry
• enhancing the customer experience through automation and AI

SME\xe2\x80\x99s will be hired on a fee for service contract basis for this project only and as such, full quotes are to be submitted before we move forward with selection. This is not a full-time job, but will require the SME to be available for consultation between June 2023 and December 2023 for approximately 10 hours/week.

HOW YOU\'LL MAKE A DIFFERENCE

• Review existing course content and materials prescribed by NorQuest College.
• Provide consultation and knowledge to an instructional designer to create and/ or augment courses related to topics chosen by NorQuest College.
• Assist with the generation of classroom materials, curriculum, and/or assessments as required.
• Effectively manage time to ensure project is completed on schedule.
• Monitor and report to NorQuest College on project progress.
• Respond to communication from NorQuest College staff in a timely manner, both prior to and during curriculum development.
• Participate in a program creation debrief meeting(s) with NorQuest staff, and provide specific recommendations related to the course, materials, student preparedness, delivery format, etc.

WHAT YOU BRING

• 10+ years of experience in the insurance industry, particularly in the role of \xe2\x80\x98broker\xe2\x80\x99.
• Understanding of the job market for insurance jobs in Alberta.
• Prior knowledge and/or experience teaching or coaching adult learners (in a classroom or professional setting).
• Ability to convey knowledge in clear and succinct ways.
• Energy and enthusiasm for developing a new training program for those entering the field of insurance.

WHAT MAKES YOU A DIFFERENCE MAKER

As a difference maker you bring

• Industry knowledge.
• Exceptional oral and written communication skills.
• Time management skills.

SALARY: Related to what you bring AKA your experiences. This is a Fee for Service Contract.

Proponents Acknowledgement

The proponents also acknowledges and agree that:

• Quotes and resumes shall be kept and considered valid for 90 days.
• NorQuest reserves the right to negotiate.
• NorQuest shall retain all rights and ownership of any work material or final product, as a result of this job posting.
• Multiple contracts may be issued as a result of this posting.
• NorQuest may cancel, amend or suspend any or all part(s) of this posting at its sole discretion.
• Hours are not guaranteed and are based on need at each stage of the project.

COMPETITION NUMBER: 2023-3957

CLOSING DATE: May 19, 2023 at 11:59 PM MDT

APPLY TO BECOME A NORQUESTER: If this opportunity delights you and your expertise will shine in this role, we invite you to apply for this position online by uploading your resume and cover letter combined as one document.

PSST: Only candidates shortlisted for an interview will be contacted and we\xe2\x80\x99ll make sure to do this within 28 days of the closing date.

Difference Makers. If we were to describe what NorQuest College is, we\xe2\x80\x99d say these two words. We are so fundamentally driven in our mission to make a difference to our students, our community, and to our fellow NorQuesters, that it guides what we do, who we meet, and where we are headed.

So how do we make differences?

• We empower NorQuesters. When it comes to working, it\xe2\x80\x99s up to you to decide where (on campus or from another location) and how you work. NorQuesters are expected to embody our Qs\xe2\x80\x94lead from where you are, be dependable, find ways forward\xe2\x80\x94to name a few, but how you do that is your choice!
• We unlock potential. Whether its newcomers to Canada who want to improve their English, students who want to complete their academic upgrading, learners pursuing post-secondary education, or anyone who wishes to strengthen their skills through professional development, our passion to educate touches people of all levels and all backgrounds.
• We strengthen Alberta. From our graduates who hit the ground running, to our partnerships with government, industry, and business, to our commitment to communities, including a dedicated focus on Indigenous communities, we contribute to our province and make it stronger. We strive to be an employer of choice for First Nations, Metis and Inuit people in Canada by leading, supporting, and being an ally through our work toward decolonization, reconciliation, and Indigenization.

And that\xe2\x80\x99s a snapshot of how we are Difference Makers. But there\xe2\x80\x99s so much more to us and we invite you to !

NorQuest College