Administrative Assistant

Job title: Administrative Assistant

Job description: Administrative Assistant

Lethbridge, AB, Canada Req #1111

Friday, August 5, 2022

Westland Insurance Group Ltd has an exciting new opportunity for a Receptionist/Administrative Assistant at our Lethbridge, AB office. This is an exciting opportunity for an individual with excellent communication and organization skills.

What we offer:

• Comprehensive medical and dental benefits
• Diverse mix of staff and demonstrated work/life balance
• Career growth opportunities and continuing education programs

The Opportunity:

Receptionist/Administrative Assistant In the position of Receptionist/Administrative Assistant you will represent Westland Insurance Group Ltd. and greet all visitors in person or by phone. As the first point of contact for all external customers, you will provide a friendly and professional face for greeting and welcoming all visitors.

In this role you’ll:

• Answering all incoming calls and directing them to the appropriate individual
• Entering data into the computer system
• Sorting and filing electronic documents
• Checking v-mails, fax file folders regarding new client requests
• Processing client payments
• Monitoring and maintaining appropriate office supplies for the branch.
• Support Advisors with Accounts Receivable
• Assisting Advisors with correspondence and additional duties as needed
• Daily mail and courier – includes preparing and sorting all incoming and outgoing items
• Ad-hoc additional tasks as needed

Here’s what you bring:

• Minimum 2 years of prior reception experience and any combination of education and experience that demonstrates possession of and competency in the knowledge, skills and abilities will qualify
• Excellent verbal communication skills for greeting clients, answering calls and dealing with multiple requests coming in at once
• Computer and MS office experience
• Exceptional telephone etiquette
• Office experience is considered an asset
• Superior interpersonal skills
• Self-motivated and ability to demonstrate good initiative
• Excellent time management skills and the ability to multi-task
• Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality and to exercise discretion are important qualities
• Working towards Insurance Broker Level 1 license an asset
• Strong work ethic without sacrificing your ability to have fun on the job

Westland Insurance Group is one of the largest and fastest-growing independent property and casualty insurance brokers in Canada. With a national network of 195 locations and over 2,100 employees, the company continues to expand coast to coast. Westland’s brokers provide expert advice to home, business, farm, life, and auto insurance clients. Since its founding in 1980, Westland has remained a family-owned company that is committed to supporting its local communities.

Westland Insurance Ltd. is an inclusive organization that values diversity in its workforce. We listen, champion equality and diversity, and create safe welcoming spaces where everyone has a voice and is free to be themselves. Westland Insurance Ltd. encourages applications from all qualified individuals and will accommodate applicants’ disability-related needs, up to the point of undue hardship, throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process.

If you require a disability-related accommodation in order to participate in the recruitment process, please contact the recruitment team by email at careers@westlandinsurance.ca
Other details

• Job Family Active Jobs and Positions
• Pay Type Salary

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