TIPI, is an Aboriginal organization comprised of four First Nations businesses in partnership. The partnership’s goal is to create economies of scale in both pension and group benefits, as well as property and casualty insurance for all Aboriginal peoples across Canada. Visit www.tipionline.ca to better understand TIPI. TIPI is seeking the services of a Member Service Advocate to work out of TWCC in Winnipeg.
As a Member Service Advocate, you will be the TIPI brand ‘ambassador’, which is part of our pension and benefits division. The successful candidate will provide superior, personalized service to our members and employee benefit Plan Administrators. TIPI members are individuals in group plans that need assistance with claims enquiries and pension questions. Plan Administrators are the Human Resource personnel at the employer’s workplace.
Responsibilities:
- Responding to group insurance inquiries and concerns from members and administrators in a professional and timely manner;
- Present a positive and professional image of TIPI to all members, administrators, potential members and other interactions;
- Maintain a high level of knowledge relating to the products and services TIPI delivers including industry trends;
- Set up meetings, webinars, workshops, and presentations for plan members and administrators;
- Develop and apply email campaigns, conduct phone surveys and other sales and service activities;
- Prepare reports, documents and correspondence as required;
- Relationship management and networking with members, administrators, communities and other stakeholders.
Qualifications:
- Must be a team player and display highly effective interpersonal skills and the ability to develop relationships with members, potential members and co-workers;
- Demonstrated ability to self motivate, show initiative, and lead when required;
- Strong organizing, planning, multi-tasking , decision making, and time management skills required;
- Completion of high school is required, business degree, diploma or certificate or equivalent work experience is considered an asset;
- Experience in financial services, sales, or the insurance industry is desirable but not essential;
- Ability to work quickly without sacrificing the quality of service is essential;
- Excellent administrative and communication skills;
- Good computer skills required;
- Must be willing to travel;
- Ability to speak/understand an Aboriginal language would be a definite asset.
Submitting an Application:
Full training will be provided both in-office and in the field.
Position reports to the Vice President, Member Services.
Interested applicants are requested to submit a personal resume, cover letter, and references to attn: TIPI Competition, 419 Notre Dame Avenue, Winnipeg, Manitoba, R3B 1R3, or email: resumes@twcww.mb.ca no later than 5:00 p.m. on August 10, 2012.
We thank all those who apply. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.
Deadline:
10 Aug 2012
Region:
Location:
TWCC Insurance Partners LP
Winnipeg Manitoba
Canada