Job Description

From coast-to-coast, our inspiring colleagues are at the heart of what we do best: helping people, businesses and society prosper in good times and be resilient in bad times. With our team, you’ll bring this purpose to life every day by living our Values, being open to change, and pursuing your goals. At Intact, we’ll give you countless opportunities to learn and grow, alongside a diverse and passionate community of experts – the best the industry has to offer. You’ll be empowered to be your best self, do your best work, and make a meaningful impact. Here, you can: shape the future of insurance, win as a team, and grow with us.




About the role




Do you want to work in a dynamic field where you will be called upon to evaluate and analyze information and make decisions based on your judgment and your analysis of facts and issues? Do you want to work in a company that is a leader in its field? Do you want to work in a team where you can learn and share with your colleagues? We are currently looking for a Surety Practice Leader, UW & Talent Development for our Quebec Surety Department, which will play a vital role in supporting our growth. Work location: Montreal (2020, Robert-Bourassa blvd). The role: Under the supervision of the Director, Surety and in collaboration with team members, you are in charge of talent development and support the entire Quebec management team at several levels. In fact, your role within the team will mainly consist of:

• Set up and monitor training for new and existing employees, in line with development plans, our business needs and succession plans.
• Participate with the management team and underwriters in business development and the consolidation of broker/client relationships.
• Support managers and underwriters at several levels: approval of annual reviews, special cases, claims requests, analysis of new files, broker/client visits, presentations to reinsurers, etc.
• Contribute to the improvement and monitoring of underwriting processes and guidelines, in collaboration with the National Surety Solutions team.
• Support the regional process of files on the Watch List.
• Represent the organization and our team in various associations of which we are members as well as during meetings with public owners.
• Distribute new business to different teams, depending on workload, region and established broker relationships.
• Participate and lead the regional visibility working group.
• Participate and lead various special projects (regional and national)

Qualifications




What you bring to the table:

• University degree, with a specialization in accounting, administration and/or finance
• Hold an accounting designation (CPA, CGA or CMA) or CFA, an asset
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in surety, accounting, administration and/or finance
• Strong leadership in coaching and training
• Excellent capacity for analysis, synthesis and decision-making
• Knowledge of the surety and/or construction industry, an asset
• Very strong skills in communication, and to develop business relationships and partnerships
• Be customer-oriented, results-oriented and solution-oriented
• Demonstrate Team spirit and innovation, and leadership in a changing environment
• Build confidence and show excellent stress tolerance
• Sense of organization, negotiation, meticulousness, autonomy and initiative
• Lead by example, care about people and contribute to an open and honest workplace
• Good knowledges of the Microsoft Office suite
• Excellent written and spoken French, intermediate level for English

Here are a few reasons why others have joined our team:

• An award-winning, inspiring workplace that supports its people and recognizes great work
• Stimulating, challenging projects and development opportunities to help you grow your skills and career
• A comprehensive financial rewards program that recognizes your success
• An extensive, flexible benefits package
• An industry leading Employee Share Purchase Plan where we match 50% of net shares purchased
• A $350 annual wellness account that promotes an active lifestyle

Flexible Work Arrangements We’re proud to support a flexible hybrid approach which gives everyone the best of both worlds. While there are no minimum or maximum time requirements, each team’s need for in-person connections will be different and there will be times you’ll join your colleagues at the office. #hybrid




Closing Statement




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Referral Bonus




This role is eligible for employee referral bonus. #myReferrals1000