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.
Perks
- Work-life balance with 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.
- Hybrid work environment (i.e., a combination of work from office and work from home days).
- 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.
- Company pension contributions after 1 year of service.
- Education allowance to expand your knowledge and develop your skills.
- Onsite gym, cafeteria, and access to virtual doctors/counsellors 24/7 via our Employee Family Assistance Program!
About the Position
- We are searching for a permanent Account Manager to join our Group Business team.
- PBCs compensation offerings are grounded in a pay-for-performance philosophy that recognizes exceptional individual and team performance. The typical hiring range for this position is $70,000 – $80,000 per year; the base pay offered is based on market and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and internal equity. The starting salary will be determined based on a combination of skills, education, and experience.
If you’re someone with a passion for leading acquisition of new clients, as well as developing new business, and are wanting to take on a great career opportunity with a local not-for-profit health insurance provider by working with key internal stakeholders, we want to hear from you.
Your skills in negations, networking, and marketing will help Pacific Blue Cross be able to provide sustainable healthcare.
We offer an attractive compensation and benefits package and work-life balance. Our workplace culture values health and wellness, diversity and equality, continuing education, environmental sustainability and giving back to the community.
This role is currently working from home 4 days a week and 1 day a week at our head office in Burnaby, BC. Apply this week if you would like to take on this role.
Key Ways This Position Makes An Impact
Under the direction of the Director, Major Accounts, this position performs a variety of duties relating to their assigned block of business and supporting a group of Account Executives. This role provides vital support in managing a sponsored plan, running reports, facilitating plan changes and amendments, and tackling financial planning tasks to ensure seamless optimal outcomes for each.
In this role you would act as backup to Account Executives as required, assist in coordinating and presenting proposals, as well as promote new products and services offered by Pacific Blue Cross.
Key Experiences You Bring To This Role
- Minimum 3 years’ experience in the group insurance industry
- University degree or technical diploma in a relevant field
- CEBS designation and/or FMLI would be an asset
- In-depth knowledge of Group Insurance products and underwriting methods
This position requires an individual that is willing to hold and maintain a Life Agent License through the Insurance Council of BC. If the successful applicant does not have a license, we will assist with the educational and filing costs associated with obtaining a first license. Pacific Blue Cross also pays the continuing educational and filing costs associated with the regular maintenance of your license. If this will be your first license, we strongly recommend that you confirm your suitability to hold a license by visiting the Insurance Council of BC website at https://www.insurancecouncilofbc.com/getting-a-licence/suitability/
Work involves frequent travel within the Lower Mainland and periodic travel outside the Lower Mainland.
If you’re excited about taking on this opportunity, we invite you to apply today and start the conversation with us about this position.
Please apply via our website this week at http://www.pbchbs.com/company/careers/
While we thank all applicants for their interest, only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
PBC is an Indigenous Works employer of choice, an Insurance Business Canada Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion award winner, one of Canada’s Greenest employers, a Canadian Centre for Diversity and Inclusion (CCDI) employer partner, and a Pride at Work partner.
We strive to create a workplace where everyone feels valued and employees feel empowered to freely participate and contribute regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, religion, ability, education level, parental status, or socioeconomic status. We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from all qualified candidates.
To request an accommodation in completing this job application, testing, interviewing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to careers@pac.bluecross.ca. These accommodation requests will be reviewed confidentially and, on a case-by-case basis by Human Resources.
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