Financial Services Assistant

WHO WE ARECFMWS. A job with purpose. Our 4000+ person strong organization champions a healthy, fun, creative and active lifestyle for Canadian Armed Forces members, Veterans and their families. Help us deliver a variety of recreation and fitness programs, offer family support, organize charity events and make sure our members access retail, travel and banking discounts and customized financial services. At Canadian Forces Morale and Welfare Services (CFMWS), we love what we do. And we live it too.SISIP FINANCIALA full suite of financial solutions, tailored to the realities of our Canadian Armed Forces Members and their families, is offered through the SISIP Financial division within CFMWS. In addition to conventional insurance, investment and financial advice products and services, we pride ourselves in delivering preventative financial education and, where required, counselling, to support our members’ financial wellbeing. At SISIP, we keep our members at the center of everything we do. Our ultimate target is the right solution at the right time for our members, and our commission-free environment reinforces this. As a social enterprise, the profits we make help fund programs within the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) community to benefit members and their families. SISIP Financial services are available to Canadian Armed Forces Members both virtually and in-person. We have 23 offices located in CAF communities across Canada. Our national office is located in Ottawa. THE ROLEThis position plays an important role providing quality client services to our military members and their families. We promote and encourage military members to financial plan, not only for themselves but their families as well. We believe that when members of the Canadian Armed Forces are able to take good care of themselves and their families, they can do better both at home and at work. You will have the important role to greets clients and potential clients, ascertain the nature of business and determine their needs. You will be liaising with clients, advisor and fund companies to facilitate trade requests. You will need to be a compassionate, empathetic and detail-oriented person who possess strong listening and oral communication skills to be successful in this role. Patience, a passion for helping people and being a team player are also essential attributes. Each day you will make a difference in the lives of clients and will be contributing to improving the quality of life for our military. QUALIFICATIONSEducation, Certifications and Licenses College diploma or certificate in Office Administration, Business Administration or a related field AND some years of experience in office administration, banking or a related field Experience In providing administrative services in a financial planning, counselling and/or insurance environmentIn office administrationIn maintaining filing systemsIn proofreadingIn data entry, data manipulation, record-keeping and retrieval techniquesIn drafting correspondence and reports Competencies, Skills and Abilities Client focus, organizational knowledge, communication, innovation, teamwork and leadership.OTHER INFORMATIONLanguage Requirement: French Essential, Bilingual (English and French) an asset Reading: Functional Writing: Functional Oral: Functional Start Date: As soon as possible This is an on-site position with an assigned work location. The employee must be able to work 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM Monday-Friday. Relocation benefits will not be provided. The selection process will be done virtually. BENEFITS AVAILABLEHealth Benefits: Drug coverage, healthcare spending account, virtual care (telemedicine), Employee and Family Assistance Program, mental health support, travel insurance, dental, vision, life insurance, disability insurance and accidental death and dismemberment coverage. Work Life Balance: A wide range of paid/unpaid leave, including paid vacation, family related leave and personal days. Retirement Planning: A Defined Benefit Pension Plan and Group Savings Plans. Learning and Development: Tuition Assistance Program and Advanced Learning Program, payment of professional association memberships, online learning opportunities and second language training. Perks: Discounts through CF One Member Appreciation. INCLUSION AND ACCOMMODATIONCFMWS is committed to providing an inclusive, equitable and accessible environment, where all employees feel valued, respected and supported. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates who can help us build a workforce that reflects the diversity of Canadian society. Workplace accommodation measures are available to all candidates identifying a need during the selection process.