Bilingual Administrative Assistant - Ottawa, Canada - Cowan Insurance Group

Cowan Insurance Group

Verified Company

Ottawa, Canada

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

Cowan is growing, and we're seeking a creative and enthusiastic Administrative Assistant to the Vice President of Third-Party Administration (TPA) to make a difference in our organization by supporting the leaders of the TPA of business.

We're a busy team, so multi-tasking and a love of efficiency are a must.

If you thrive in a fast-paced, results-driven environment, we'd love to hear from you

Responsibilities

The Administrative Assistant is responsible for supporting in the day-to-day administrative operations of the TPA department with an emphasis on recruitment administration in the human resources aspect of TPA department.

With a focus on recruitment support, and ad hoc duties, this role is also responsible for participating in activities related to the daily operations of the TPA department.

Key Accountabilities of the Role Include but are not limited to.

Supporting TPA senior leaders with ad hoc administrative items such as taking meeting minutes, formatting reports, booking meetings etc.
Work collaborative with business functions such as HR
Support Ad hoc projects.

What does it take?

Prior experience in the recruitment process, having conducted interviews for clerical roles.
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, in particular Outlook, Word and Excel.
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
Strong organizational skills with the ability to multitask and prioritize.
Able to work in a dynamic, fastpaced team environment and to adapt quickly to changing priorities.
Enthusiastic, selfstarter, and willing to learn.
Bilingualism in French & English (verbal & written), required.
Be available to work in office 3 days a week (hybrid role)

Who we are

Canadian-owned and operated, Cowan Insurance Group is a leading independent insurance brokerage and consulting operation, providing real value to our clients.

With close to 500 employees operating out of 9 locations across Canada, we're proud to have been named one of Canada's Best Managed Companies since 2012.

We partner with leading national and international insurance companies to:

deliver insurance and risk management solutions to businesses, organizations and individuals.

- advise on and create retirement, group benefits, disability management and international benefits programs for employee groups.

We also offer wealth and asset management as well as financial and succession planning services to individuals, and specialize in property, casualty and credit insurance.

What sets us apart?

Be in good company
Integrity matters. It drives our award-winning workplace culture and fuels our collective desire to help our clients, employees, and communities thrive.

Challenge your thinking
You're valued for your passion, drive and creativity. The pace is fast but the work is meaningful, interesting, and complex, just the way you like it.

Grow together
We believe in your potential. If you're looking to develop your expertise with learning opportunities and mentoring, we'll make that happen.

Benefits and perks

Competitive salary
Participate in our comprehensive benefits plan on day one — no waiting period
Companymatched Retirement Savings Plan
Companypaid training and development courses
Community involvement

Are you interested?
Send in your cover letter and resume to share your unique story with us.

While we appreciate the interest of all applicants, we will contact only those selected for interviews.

If you are an applicant with disabilities and require accommodations, please let us know at the time of our contact so that we may arrange for their provision.