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Insurance Representative, Level 2 - Union

@ Coastal Community

Port Alberni, British Columbia

$64k–$72k/yrFull-time
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Overview

Coastal Community is hiring an Insurance Representative, Level 2, to cross-sell Coastal Community Insurance Services and Coastal Community Credit Union products across Vancouver Island and North Central BC. The role is full-time, permanent, and unionized, with an annual salary of $63,616.32 to $71,672.64. The posting asks for personal and commercial insurance knowledge, licensing or a Level 1 licence with experience, and 40 wpm keyboarding.

Pay:

$63,616–$71,673 a year

Responsibilities:

  • Sell and process general insurance products, including ICBC transactions
  • Perform clerical and general insurance office functions
  • Serve members and respond to their questions and concerns
  • Promote the organization in the community
  • Check and sign policies for Level 1 salespersons

Requirements summary:

  • Secondary school diploma
  • Insurance licence concurrent with position, or Level 1 licence and experience
  • Advanced knowledge of personal lines insurance
  • Working knowledge of commercial insurance
  • 40 wpm keyboarding and Windows applications
Source and dates

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Employer posting date
2026-11-12
First seen by our source
2026-11-12
Source record updated
2026-11-12

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Job details

SeniorityMid level
DepartmentSales
Hours per week40 (estimated)
Travelair: none · ground: minimal
Work settingOffice, Client sites
PositionMostly sitting
Physical demandsphysical low · computer high
LanguagesEnglish
EducationHigh school (required)
Perks mentionedRetirement plan, Paid training

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Coastal Community

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Full company description

Since 1946, the satisfaction and happiness of our members and clients have been our bottom line. That’s why we’ve grown to be the largest financial services organization based on Vancouver Island and the Gulf Islands. We’re passionate about building stronger relationships to improve financial health, enrich people’s lives and build healthier communities. We offer caring and helpful service integrated across our business lines to meet all your financial and protection needs.

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2,466
People associated on LinkedIn
401
Reported office locations
  • Vancouver Island, BC, CA
  • 59 Wharf St, Nanaimo, BC V9R 2X3, CA
Business categories
  • Wealth Management
  • Banking
  • Insurance
  • Credit Cards
  • Financial Services
Other recorded names
  • Coastal Community
Specialties
  • Financial Services
  • Insurance
  • Wealth Management
  • Investing
  • Lending
  • Estate Planning
  • Trusts
  • and Business Services
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Reported total investment
0

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Since 1946, the satisfaction and happiness of our members and clients have been our bottom line. That’s why we’ve grown to be the largest financial services organization based on Vancouver Island and the Gulf Islands. We’re passionate about building stronger relationships to improve financial health, enrich people’s lives and build healthier communities. We offer caring and helpful service integrated across our…

FieldValue
IndustryBanking
Company size501-1,000 employees
HeadquartersVancouver Island, BC
Organization typePrivately Held
Year founded1946
SpecialtiesFinancial ServicesInsuranceWealth ManagementInvestingLending Estate PlanningTrustsand Business Services
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Job description

**Posting Deadline: Please submit your application by 11:59 PM PST, November 26, 2026**

Position Type: Permanent

Together, Let’s Do Great Things!

We're a financial services co-operative with an expansive reach on Vancouver Island, the Gulf and Discovery islands and North Central BC. Joining us is your chance to work, and do good, locally. We are looking for an Insurance Representative, Level 2, so if you’re passionate about insurance, and helping people protect themselves and their assets we’d like to hear from you.

What’s the role?

As an Insurance Representative, Level 2, you will effectively cross-sell the services of Coastal Community Insurance Services (2007) Ltd. and Coastal Community Credit Union. You will report to the Agency Manager.

Your duties will include:

  • Performing all clerical and general insurance office functions
  • Prospecting, marketing, selling, and processing all products relevant to the general insurance industry, including ICBC transactions
  • Assisting in the development of products, procedures, or services
  • Checking and signing policies for Level 1 Salespersons as required
  • Actively promoting the organization in the community in a positive manner
  • Ensuring that all department work meets standards in presentation, quality, and timeliness as directed
  • Providing a friendly, courteous, and communicative service while responding immediately and diplomatically to questions and concerns
  • Effectively utilizing time out of the office to generate sales
  • Handling Level 1 functions as required
  • Performing other insurance related duties as assigned

What are we looking for?

  • Secondary school diploma
  • Applicable licensing concurrent with position (consideration will be given to individuals with a Level 1 license and experience)
  • Advanced knowledge of personal lines insurance
  • Working knowledge of commercial insurance

Ideally, you are a flexible, collaborative team player with:

  • Keyboarding skills of 40 wpm and computer terminology are required, in addition to proficiency with Windows products such as Outlook, Word, and Excel applications
  • Excellent communication skills and the ability to articulate in a clear, concise manner is required to transfer information and understanding to members
  • Effective listening skills to engage members in conversation to understand and identify their immediate financial needs, and provide resolution through sourcing information, matching an appropriate product/service and/or referring members to the appropriate individual to complete their request
  • The ability to multitask with keyboarding and internet/computer navigation skills for searching on-line client data and product information while simultaneously conversing with the member is essential to ensure that members receive excellent member service
  • Interviewing skills and the ability to ask probing questions are required, as well as having the flexibility to adapt to each request and move between a variety of member concerns/questions/requests

If you’re an approachable problem solver who embraces self-development and life-long learning, you’ll be a great fit with us.

Who are we?

Established in 1946, Coastal Community Credit Union puts people's needs first and invests in communities across Vancouver Island, the Discovery and Gulf Islands, and in North Central BC. We’re proud of the legacy we’ve built and the things that make us who we are:

  • We’re 100% member-owned, with all decisions made locally—right here in BC.
  • We’re a growing organization with $5.6 billion in assets under management.
  • Coastal Community helps improve the financial health of over 110,000 members as well as insurance and wealth clients through our 32 branches, 19 insurance offices, our business centres, plus our wide range of online and digital services.
  • We believe in making meaningful contributions to the communities we call home through grants, education awards, sponsorships, and fundraising.

At Coastal Community we are dedicated to serving our local community by prioritizing diversity, equality, inclusion, and supporting a sense of belonging for all. We value every individual’s unique experience and perspective. As a result, we empower individuals to achieve their financial goals, enrich lives, and build healthier communities.

Embarking on a journey with Coastal Community means joining an exceptional team, engaging in meaningful work, and enjoying fulfilling experiences along the way. We take pride in offering a comprehensive total rewards package and a workplace culture that’s second to none. This includes a commitment to work/life balance, a substantial extended benefits package, an impressive 11.75% employer-paid RRSP contribution, investments in your education and training, banking perks, and so much more! Join us and be part of a community that values your growth and success!

Full Time Role Range (Annual Salary) - $63,616.32 to $71,672.64

The wage ranges provided are based on the Union collective agreement.

If this role resonates with your passion and skills, we would love to hear from you.

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