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Job type
Fixed term contract
Full-time
Location
406-155 Rexdale Blvd, Etobicoke, ON M9W 5Z8
Full job description
BECOME A PART OF OUR SUCCESS STORY
Are you looking for a new career? Something that you can build up on your timeframe? Are you a stay at home parent who is looking to get back into the work force? Are you looking for a career that offers you the flexibility to work where you want and the hours you want? What if you could do all that while working for one of the strongest, safest, and oldest financial institutions in the country?
At Desjardins, we are a Canadian leader in the Life insurance and financial services industry and due to our exceptional growth; we are looking for highly motivated individuals to join our network at our Insurance Centre in Etobicoke as Insurance Advisors for life insurance, living benefits, group insurance and a full range of mutual and segregated funds. We have the most motivated, knowledgeable and ethical sales team in the network working with the national distribution system. Our goal is to be a dynamic market-driven provider of quality life and health insurance, investments and related financial services for Canadians. We pride ourselves on our excellent company culture, our very clean and safe working environment, and our commitment to being an equal opportunity company.
This position will appeal to individuals who want to make an above average income for their efforts and are driven by success as well as who are ambitious and self-motivated. Responsibilities Source, build and retain your client base Market yourself and your business to attract new clients Provide insurance needs advice based on risk assessment Provide sound financial advice to help grow your client’s financial portfolio Understanding of your individual clients needs based on their unique circumstances
Requirements – must have
- Experience in sales – Financial or retail Ability to source new client leads.
- Develop and build client relationships
- Willing to work with customers to understand their needs and recommend the most suitable benefits solution.
- Meet and exceed both individual and team sales targets.
- Solution products to match client’s needs
- Act as a brand ambassador – representing the organization professionally and in accordance with our value population
What We Offer:
- An opportunity to earn an above average income with a competitive commission based structure.
- License preparation training if you do not have your HLLQP license.
- We offer a training program where you will learn:
- What it is like to be a Financial / Insurance Sales Advisor
- The fundamentals of insurance and investment
- How to market yourself Product knowledge
- As an advisor, you will be trained to become self-sufficient in marketing concepts, prospecting, sales approaches and how to present solutions by using our wide range of life and health insurance and financial products.
- You will be ready to offer your clients the best products for their unique situation.
- A complete portfolio of insurance and investment products from numerous Canadian insurance and investment companies.
- Recognition and rewards for outstanding performance.
- Vesting and ownership of clients from the first day of contract.
- Office or workstation support with administration support
Interested individuals are invited to apply directly to Orlando Ali at oali@dfsin.ca
www.dfsin.ca/toronto-west/careers
Desjardins Insurance in numbers
- [1] More than 5 000,000 clients in Canada
- 4 700 employees Total revenues of nearly $6.0 billion
Details
- Location: 406- 155 Rexdale Blvd, Etobicoke Ontario
- Job Type: Full time – Independent
- Compensation: Commission
- License Required – LLQP
Desjardins Financial Security Investments Inc. (DFS Investments) is a corporate body separate and apart from Desjardins Insurance
Submit your application today.

PUSH THE LIMITS OF YOUR CAREER’S POTENTIAL.
Independent advisors with us focus and perfect their craft, benefiting from a professional infrastructure of administration, compliance and marketing.
BE YOUR OWN BOSS
You manage your time, choose your clientele and make your growth strategies a reality. Your efforts and determination will reflect your income potential.
STRENGTH OF OUR PARTNER
You can rely on the unparalleled strength of our partner Desjardins, the leading cooperative financial group in Canada.
BROAD PRODUCT SHELF
As part of the Desjardins Financial Security Independent Network, you have access to a wide range of third-party products and services to meet client needs.
OWN YOUR BOOK
We recognize that clients develop a strong relationship with you – their advisor. For this reason, your clients are immediately vested.
EVALUATION AND ACQUISITION OF BOOKS
Support when buying or selling established books. Evaluation of business portfolios for financing, and assistance in obtaining financing.
CLIENT TRANSFER SUPPORT
Distinctive administrative and financial support to facilitate the transfer of your clients allowing you to concentrate on your business.
Part of a National Network
Our strategic alliance with Desjardins Insurance positions us amongst the leading distributors in the Canadian financial services industry.
If you have any questions about an exciting career within our centre please contact a member of our management team or submit an application today.
[1] Desjardins Insurance refers to Desjardins Financial Security Life Assurance Company, a provider of life and health insurance and retirement savings products.