Representative--Bilingual

We are hiring a Bilingual Representative, Residential Insurance! Reporting To: Supervisor, Residential Insurance Full-Time/Part- Time: Contract - 12 months Salary Range: $42,471 - $57,780 Posting Date: May 7, 2026 Closing Date: May 21, 2026 Hours of Work: 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Grade: Office Location:      6.5 Toronto, ON Great location! Steps away from the main public transit station What we offer: Highly competitive compensation package which includes base salary, bonus, benefits, and career advancement opportunities! *Eligibility for benefits is dependent on the terms of employment     The Opportunity:   The Bilingual Insurance Representative is a role where you’ll play a key role in supporting the Residential Insurance Team by providing a combination of essential administrative assistance as well as insurance claims management. In this role, you will be responsible for a variety of tasks, including managing incoming inquiries, organizing documentation (reviewing, updating and cancelling borrower insurance statuses), assisting with the team with special projects and crucially being a front line representative of the company and protecting the mortgagee interest while dealing with contractors, insurance adjusters and borrowers during repairs and rebuilds to their home. You will work closely with team members to maintain accurate records, contribute to departmental goals and ensure that all relevant insurance documents are properly administered, tracked and accounted for.   This position offers an excellent opportunity to develop foundational skills in the insurance and mortgage industry while contributing to the overall efficiency and success of the team. Strong attention to detail, excellent communication skills, and the ability to handle multiple tasks at once are essential for success in this position.                                                  How you will contribute: Process and update insurance policies and cancellations related to mortgaged properties and ensure all insurance records are accurately updated. Review and monitor insurance coverage for mortgaged properties to ensure adequate coverage as per company policy. Respond to borrowers, and insurance brokers in a timely manner to their inquiries regarding property insurance and provide assistance with insurance related documentation. Monitor insurance claims affecting mortgaged properties, coordinate with borrowers, insurance adjusters, contractors and other third-party vendors to ensure repairs are completed in accordance with insurance and lender requirements. Obtain and review documentation from contractors and clients confirming completion of repairs to the properties. Arranging payment of insurance proceeds to applicable parties. Conduct on-site inspections, to verify that repairs related to insurance claims has been completed and that the property condition complies with lender requirements. Perform title searches and review property records to ensure no construction liens are present. Oversee loans that are placed on forced placed insurance and administer insurance documents provided as correct and accurate to process applicable refunds for accounting approval. Assist with administrative and operational projects assigned by management to support the Residential Insurance department.   The Requirements Needed:   Post secondary education and/or equivalent work experience preferred Knowledge of Microsoft Office Applications Strong attention to detail Proven organizational skills and demonstrated ability to prioritize and multitask Strong communication abilities to engage in email and telephone interactions with borrowers and third parties   Time management skills Customer service experience Confidence and assertiveness to deal with subject matter experts in the insurance industry (brokers, agents, lawyers etc.) Adaptability and flexibility to deal with changing policy landscape   Working Environment and Physical Demands Analysis:   Office environment with hybrid potential Periods of high volume with tight timelines Long periods of stationary position/sitting Prolonged periods of repetitive movement (i.e. using a keyboard and mouse) Long periods of time in viewing a computer screen Multi-tasking may include speaking to customers on a telephone call while looking up information on a computer program. Punctuality     Why join First National?   Competitive Compensation Comprehensive benefits program (i.e., Health Spending Account, Maternity and Parental Leave Top Up) Hybrid working environment Extensive training programs to set our employees up for success Modern office environment conducive to collaboration Supportive teamwork culture Opportunities to give back to the communities and work through events focused on a variety of charities Ongoing social events throughout the year     The team you’ll join: Founded in 1988, First National is one of Canada’s largest non-bank lenders. We provide residential mortgages exclusively through the mortgage broker channel and we are Canada’s largest commercial mortgage lender. First National has been consistently recognized as a great place to work and we are proud that our employee engagement feedback is higher than our industry partners.   First National is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to diversity and inclusion regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, age, gender identity, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation or any other category protected by law. Artificial Intelligence is not used in our recruitment or hiring process for this role.   First National supports requests for accommodation from applicants with disabilities; please contact Human Resources at accessibility@firstnational.ca should you need an accommodation at any point in the recruitment process.     We would like to thank all applications for their interest in this existing vacancy but only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.   #FNLOON