Resource Team Leader (Pointe-Claire/Laval)

You are as unique as your background, experience and point of view. Here, you’ll be encouraged, empowered and challenged to be your best self. You'll work with dynamic colleagues - experts in their fields - who are eager to share their knowledge with you. Your leaders will inspire and help you reach your potential and soar to new heights. Every day, you'll have new and exciting opportunities to make life brighter for our Clients - who are at the heart of everything we do. Discover how you can make a difference in the lives of individuals, families and communities around the world.

Job Description:

Location:

• This position is only in office

• Traveling will be needed between financial centres (Pointe-Claire and Laval). You need to own a valid driver's license.

The Resource Team Leader (RTL) provides the necessary leadership and development for a team of high performing Financial Centre (FC) Administrators. The RTL’s goal is to enable Advisors, Advisor staff and leaders. This includes identifying learning needs, delivering defined Sun Life requirements, tools, technology, administrative process training. The RTL works in partnership with their District Directors (DD) to ensure alignment of Head Office Professional Development programs. This role is also accountable for the operational effectiveness of Financial Centre locations which can include, premises, technology, administration, advisor office management and client management processes.

Main accountabilities:

• Responsible for running the operations of the FC locations

• Leads the FC resource administration team

• Conduct regular reviews with each team member ensuring goals and objectives reflect the needs of the company, the FC as well as the requirements of the job

• Assess advisor learning needs, recommend, coordinate and deliver any required training

• Delivers initial and on-going advisor training, prepares training schedules, arranges for presenters

• Enable technology adoption, working in partnership with the Distribution Digital Office and Management team

• Provides training on various sales support systems - topics of technology, product and procedures, through group training or one-on-one sessions.

• Provides just-in-time PC trouble shooting to resolve technology problems

• Provides just-in-time information on insurance products/procedures

• Delivers training on compliance and market conduct topics as required

• Contribute continuous improvement ideas and support initiatives for the financial centre

• Facilities management (premises & equipment)

• Oversee administrative process, operating within national policies driving efficiency and effectiveness across locations

Competencies:

• Strong client relationship skills and a client centric mindset

• Presentation and facilitation skills with the demonstrated ability to learn and create an atmosphere to motivate others to learn <

• Sound coaching, performance management and influencing skills

• Ability to multitask, prioritize and work in a fast paced, demanding and constantly changing environment

• Strong influence and communication skills (written and oral)

• Bilingualism (French, English, both oral and written) is required as the incumbent will be responsible for creating and delivering training to employees and/or English and French-speaking clients across Canada and worldwide.

• Ability to work in a matrix environment

• Committed to ongoing personal and professional development

• Excellent PC Skills (Windows Operating system, Microsoft Office, Salesforce)

• Ability to work independently and with all members of the FC Team

• University degree with 3-6 years of experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience – Degree or college diploma preferred

• Experience includes coaching, leading and influencing teams, previous experience in the financial services and relationship management

Why join Sun Life:

• Being a member of the Sun Life family, a group of people united by our Purpose: to help Clients and Employees achieve lifetime financial security and live healthier lives

• A friendly, collaborative and inclusive culture

• A collaborative and interactive team environment

• Being part of our journey in developing the next greatest digital experience

• Working together, sharing common values and encouraging growth & achievement

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The Base Pay range is for the primary location for which the job is posted. It may vary depending on the work location of the successful candidate or other factors. In addition to Base Pay, eligible Sun Life employees participate in various incentive plans, payment under which is discretionary and subject to individual and company performance. Certain sales focused roles have sales incentive plans based on individual or group sales results.  

Diversity and inclusion have always been at the core of our values at Sun Life. A diverse workforce with wide perspectives and creative ideas benefits our Clients, the communities where we operate and all of us as colleagues. We welcome applications from qualified individuals from all backgrounds.

Persons with disabilities who need accommodation in the application process, or those needing job postings in an alternative format, may e-mail a request to [email protected].

We are proud to be a hybrid organization that offers our employees the choice and flexibility to work from both the office and virtually based on the needs of the business, our Clients and you! Several work options are available and can be discussed throughout the selection process depending on the role requirements and individual needs.

We thank all applicants for showing an interest in this position. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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