Why BCAA?
Feel proud of what you do and help shape the future of BC at a BC Top Employer. We’re driven by purpose – delivering peace of mind to one in three BC households with insurance, roadside assistance, auto repair, Evo Car Share and Evolve E-Bike Share. With a long history of keeping roads safe and giving back in ways that build stronger communities, we offer a wide variety of meaningful, rewarding careers that move BC forward.
We are currently hiring an Insurance Advisor based in our Surrey Service Location!
As an Insurance Advisor, you’ll launch an exciting BCAA career by building strong, trusting relationships with our customers by helping them select the right mix of insurance products and services to meet their life’s events and future needs.
Becoming an Insurance Advisor puts you on the path towards a fulfilling career as a Senior Insurance Advisor within only 12 months. Your passion to deliver signature customer experiences enables BCAA to be the one of the most trusted organizations in British Columbia.
Who you are:
- A life-long learner. You enjoy learning new concepts and new ways of working. On-the-job training is available, with support from a network of leaders and colleagues.
- A problem solver who loves a challenge. Organized yet flexible, you thrive in a workplace where no two days are the same.
- You work well under pressure. You can balance multiple priorities while keeping calm and polite in a fast-paced environment.
- A teammate who loves helping others and contributing to your community. Making a difference in someone’s day makes your day too!
- You see the big picture with a keen eye for the details. You exercise good judgment and make decisions based on risks, costs, and benefits.
What you bring:
- At least 2 years’ experience in a sales and service environment, including 6 months of general insurance experience, including travel and automobile insurance
- Level 1 Insurance license, with a commitment to secure your Level 2 Insurance license within your first 12 months of employment. BCAA will provide time and cover the cost.
- Completion of Autoplan Essentials or a commitment to complete within your first 3 months. BCAA will provide time and cover the cost.
- Limited history of Errors & Omissions and in good standing with the Insurance Council of BC.
- Comfortable using technology, including working knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
- Bonus qualifications! Experience selling home insurance, knowledge of ICBC systems, and ability to speak other languages aside from English.
During a typical day, you will:
- Work with team members to recommend BCAA insurance products and services to current and new customers to meet their needs. You’ll help them secure and/or renew their policies by reviewing current coverage and making recommendations in person and over the phone.
- Collaborate with BCAA Support Teams and Underwriting to assess and recommend the right coverage for our customers.
- Achieve sales and productivity goals while upholding BCAA and AAA/CAA Member experience goals and underwriting guidelines.
- Manage customer accounts and documentation, from processing payments to issuing new, renewal, endorsements and cancellations for Insurance policies, BCAA Memberships, and additional products and services.
- Increase your industry knowledge and expertise towards becoming a Senior Insurance Advisor within 12 months. You’ll participate in BCAA’s training courses, maintain annual licensing requirements and keep up to date with the latest processes, products and service offerings in the insurance industry in a supportive environment.
By applying for this position, I am giving BCAA my consent to disclose personal and employee information collected, received, compiled or relied upon in the administration of this job selection to the Canadian Office and Professional Employees Union, Local 378, in the event that a job selection grievance is initiated. This consent is provided pursuant to the B.C. Personal Information and Protection Act and is intended only for the purpose of providing disclosure for the handling of a grievance arising from this position.
The salary range for this position is $46,768.44 to $58,460.52 and is determined via job-related knowledge, skills, experience, certifications, market demand and internal equity. In addition to base salary and BCAA benefits, this position is eligible for a performance bonus target of 12.5%, with the opportunity to earn up to 21.5%.
What we offer:
- The chance to make a difference every day in the lives of British Columbians, BCAA Members and our communities.
- Career and personal development to help you grow and reach your goals.
- Incentives that recognize team and individual sales and performance.
- Flexible benefits to support your health and lifestyle, and wellness dollars* to keep your body, mind and soul thriving.
- A competitive rewards package including salary performance bonus programs, pension plan*, and more to help build your personal wealth.
- Paid time off including vacation, and days for wellness, volunteering, and cultural, spiritual or religious connection.
- BCAA membership, with valuable perks and Member savings on every day and special spending, from gas and coffee to clothes, sports and event tickets, and hotels.
- Meaningful, rewarding work for a BC Top Employer known for putting people first and constantly building a better workplace for all our team members.
*for permanent employees
We’re always looking for amazing people like you. Apply today!
BCAA is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to providing accessible, inclusive employment. We have a long-standing partnership with the Presidents Group which strives to increase employment opportunities for people living with disabilities, and champion accessible employment in BC. If you need personalized support through application and recruitment, please contact HRAccommodations@bcaa.com.
