Posted 23 days ago
ADJUSTER TRAINEE - Co-Op Student
@ Sedgwick Canada Inc.
Hamilton, Ontario
Overview
Sedgwick Canada Inc. is hiring a full-time adjuster trainee co-op student to support its claims team. The role involves shadowing experts, completing non-complex assigned projects, and training on insurance principles and systems. Pay is $18.00 per hour CAD.
Pay:
$18 an hour
Responsibilities:
- Complete assigned non-complex projects
- Shadow experts who investigate insurance claims
- Assist with projects, meetings and inspections
- Take part in formal insurance and systems training
Requirements summary:
- Current enrolment or recent graduation in business, insurance, accounting or engineering
- Basic knowledge of insurance, claims or business management
- Excellent oral and written communication
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Excel
- Ability to obtain adjuster licensing
Tools & skills
Source and dates
Employer career site / ATS feed · workday
- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-14
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-15
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-06
These dates describe the source record, not a live verification that the employer is still hiring. Check the original posting.
Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | Customer service |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Work setting | Office, Client sites |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer high |
| Languages | English |
| Education | College diploma (required), Bachelor’s degree (required), Bachelor’s degree (preferred) |
| Fields of study | Business, Insurance, Accounting, Engineering |
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Sedgwick Canada Inc.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 27 |
By joining Sedgwick, you'll be part of something truly meaningful. It’s what our 33,000 colleagues do every day for people around the world who are facing the unexpected. We invite you to grow your career with us, experience our caring culture, and enjoy work-life balance. Here, there’s no limit to what you can achieve.
ADJUSTER TRAINEE - Co-Op StudentPRIMARY PURPOSE: To perform in a support role as defined by the sponsoring department management; to complete non-complex projects assigned; network with apprentices and Sedgwick colleagues.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS and RESPONSIBILITIES
- Completes assigned non-complex projects as defined by the sponsoring department management.
- Shadows experts who investigate and assemble facts from an insurance perspective.
- Learns from business line leaders/experts to gain understanding of the insurance and engineering processes in office and in the field.
- Assists with projects, observe meetings and inspections.
- Trains on insurance coverages and principles, which may include analysis of loss experience, financial conditions and physical characteristics of risks.
- Participates in formalized training on the insurance industry, systems, report writing, and presentation planning and skills in order that they can be ready for the final report presentation.
ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS and RESPONSIBILITIES
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Supports the organization's quality program(s).
QUALIFICATIONS
Education & Licensing
- Currently enrolled or recently graduated in a diploma or degree program and in good standing at an accredited college or university is required.
- Business, insurance, accounting, or engineering programs are preferred.
- Ability to obtain applicable Adjuster Licensing
Experience
- Prior work-related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience required.
Skills & Knowledge
- Basic knowledge of insurance, claims or business management
- Excellent oral and written communication, including presentation skills
- PC literate, including Microsoft Office products and Excel, PowerPoint
- Analytical and interpretive skills
- Strong organizational skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Excellent negotiation skills
- Ability to work in a team environment
- Ability to meet or exceed Performance Competencies
Compensation Information:
Hourly: $18.00 per hour CAD
This position is full-time, and compensation is hourly.
Job type: We are currently hiring for this position
Compensation is determined based on experience, qualifications, and internal equity. Sedgwick is committed to transparent and equitable pay practices.
The statements contained in this document are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by a colleague assigned to this description. They are not intended to constitute a comprehensive list of functions, duties, or local variances. Management retains the discretion to add or to change the duties of the position at any time.
Where applicable, Sedgwick uses artificial intelligence tools to assist in the screening, assessment, or selection of candidates. These tools are subject to periodic review.
We are committed to inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes. If contacted for an employment opportunity, please advise Colleague Resources if you require accommodation.
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