Section Manager, Property Claims Operations; West Region

Position: Section Manager, Property Claims Operations (West Region)
As a Section Manager, Property Claims Operations (West Region), you will leverage your leadership, decision-making, and operational expertise to oversee a multi-functional property damage team servicing the Western region. Leveraging proximity to the regional market, you will deepen local expertise, enhance the customer experience, and ensure indemnity accuracy. You will be responsible for delivering exceptional claims service, ensuring operational excellence, developing a high-performing team, and supporting strategic business objectives while maintaining a strong focus on customer satisfaction.

More specifically, you will be required to:

Build and strengthen employees’ technical claims expertise while fostering accountability and decision-making confidence.

Lead and develop high-performing property damage claims teams focused on service excellence and results.

Review operational and claims performance metrics to identify trends, mitigate risks, and achieve business targets.

Execute strategic action plans that support departmental goals, service standards, and organizational priorities.

Champion a culture of change, inclusion, talent development, and employee engagement.

Deliver business results through effective management of individual and team performance.

Enhance member and client satisfaction by acting on customer feedback and improving the claims experience.

Identify and implement process improvements that increase efficiency, quality, and consistency in property damage claims operations.

What we offer
* Competitive salary and annual bonus

4 weeks of flexible vacation starting in the first year

Defined benefit pension plan that provides predictable, stable income throughout retirement

Group insurance including telemedicine

Reimbursement of health and wellness expenses and telework equipment

* Benefits apply based on eligibility criteria.

What you bring to the table

Bachelor’s degree in related field

A minimum of seven years of experience, including two years of management experience

Please note that other combinations of qualifications and relevant experience may be considered

Previous experience in a management, coaching, mentoring, or leadership role

Property & Casualty Insurance experience

Chartered Insurance Professional (CIP) designation (completed or in progress)

Expert proficiency in English due to the nature of the duties or work tools or because the position involves interactions with English speaking partners, members and/or clients

Advanced of INDEM
Action oriented, Customer Focus, Decision quality, Develops talent, Differences, Drive results, Engagement

Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Accessibility
At Desjardins, we believe in equity, diversity and inclusion. We’re committed to welcoming, respecting and valuing people for who they are as individuals, learning from their differences, embracing their uniqueness, and providing a positive workplace for all. At Desjardins, we have zero tolerance for discrimination of any kind. We believe our teams should reflect the diversity of the members, clients and communities we serve.

If there’s something we can do to help make the recruitment process or the job you’re applying for more accessible, let us know. We can provide accommodations at any stage in the recruitment process. Just ask!

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Management (FG)