Indulge your passion for problem-solving and embrace the thrill of addressing risk head-on at Gallagher's global brokerage team. Join a family of diverse minds, united by a relentless pursuit of excellence. As part of our team, you'll be the architect of protection, safeguarding businesses and empowering their ambitions. Together, we'll build a legacy of trust and triumph in the dynamic world of risk management.
We believe that every candidate brings something special to the table, including you! So, even if you feel that you’re close but not an exact match, we encourage you to apply.
Overview
As the Bilingual Administrative Assistant, reporting to the Director of Client Solutions, you will be providing support to a team of Client Solutions Managers while managing the administrative and reception duties for Gallagher's Dieppe office. You'll get to perform a variety of office support and duties, such as being a key member to support the Commercial Mid-Market team.
This is a phenomenal opportunity to build a career in the insurance industry!
How you'll make an impact
- Collaborate with fellow team members by answering incoming calls and connecting the caller to appropriate associate; transfer caller to voice mailbox when associate is unavailable; takes and retrieves messages
- Greet and direct visitors to the company; manage reception area to maintain a professional image
- Receive, scan and forward incoming mail. Process outgoing mail
- Ordering, receiving, stocking and distribution of office supplies
- Perform administrative tasks and operational support activities for Senior Leaders and Colleagues
- Act as a liaison with other divisions on basic administrative and operational matters
- Provide backup support for the Admin COE
- Process endorsements and changes, process new business and renewals, invoicing, binders, preparing certificates of insurance
- Access and review various insurance company portals to gather data and information
About you
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Good level of empathy and diplomacy
- A hard-working, professional and flexible can do demeanour with a common sense approach
- You are reliable, diligent and professional
- Detail oriented, highly organized and customer service oriented
- Ability to multi‐task between a variety of tasks, projects, and deadlines st-secondary education an asset
- Computer proficiency with MS Office suites of products and ability to learn new systems and tools
- Administrative experience in a corporate setting preferred
- Bilingualism. Ability to communicate with clients and colleagues in both French and English #LI-SS1
Compensation and benefits
On top of a competitive salary, great teams and exciting career opportunities, we also offer a wide range of benefits.
Below are the minimum core benefits you’ll get, depending on your job level these benefits may improve:
- Flexible medical & dental coverage to meet your household's needs
- Life, Dependent Life and AD & D Insurance options
- Retirement savings including RRSP including a company match, TFSA, pension and more
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Other benefits include:
- Educational expense reimbursement
- Employee assistance programs
- Discounted gym membership (GoodLife Fitness)
- Opportunity for flexible work arrangements
- Paid sick days & personal days
- Paid Time Off to Volunteer
- Employee education recognition program
- Employee referral bonus program
- LifeWorks Employee Assistance Program
- Matching Gift Program
We value inclusion and diversity
Inclusion and diversity (I&D) is a core part of our business, and it’s embedded into the fabric of our organization. For more than 95 years, Gallagher has led with a commitment to sustainability and to support the communities where we live and work.
Gallagher embraces our employees’ diverse identities, experiences and talents, allowing us to better serve our clients and communities. We see inclusion as a conscious commitment and diversity as a vital strength. By embracing diversity in all its forms, we live out The Gallagher Way to its fullest.
We are an equal opportunity employer which values diversity in the workplace and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.
Gallagher believes that all persons are entitled to equal employment opportunity and prohibits any form of discrimination by its managers, employees, vendors or customers based on race, color, religion, creed, gender (including pregnancy status), sexual orientation, gender identity (which includes transgender and other gender non-conforming individuals), gender expression, hair expression, marital status, parental status, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, medical condition, genetic information, veteran or military status, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected (herein referred to as “protected characteristics”) by applicable federal, state, or local laws.
Equal employment opportunity will be extended in all aspects of the employer-employee relationship, including, but not limited to, recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, transfer, demotion, compensation, benefits, layoff, and termination. In addition, Gallagher will make reasonable accommodations to known physical or mental limitations of an otherwise qualified person with a disability, unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business.