Resource Team Leader

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.

At Sun Life, we're driven by our

Purpose:

helping our Clients achieve lifetime financial security and live healthier lives. Our values shape how we work: caring, authentic, bold, inspiring, and impactful.

When you join Sun Life, you'll work with passionate colleagues and empowering leaders who support your growth and celebrate your contributions, so you can make a meaningful difference in our Clients' lives.

Discover how you can make a difference in the lives of individuals, families and communities around the world.

Job Description:

Resource Team Leader  Description – Internal  Role

Summary:

The Resource Team Leader (RTL) provides the necessary leadership and development for a team of high performing Financial Centre Administrators. The RTL’s goal is to enable Advisors, Advisor staff and managers, in identifying learning needs and delivering defined Sun Life requirements, tools, technology, and administrative process training, in partnership with their District Managers (DM) and aligned with Head Office Professional Development programs.

This role is also accountable for the operational effectiveness of Financial Centre locations which can include, premises, technology, administrations, advisor office managements and client management processes.
Main Accountabilities:
Responsible for running the operations of the FC locations
Leads the FC resource administration team
Completes regular one on one reviews with each team member ensuring their goals and objectives reflect the needs of the company, the FC as well as the requirements of the job
Assess advisor learning needs and recommend training required to meet the needs
Enable technology adoption, working in partnership with the Distribution Digital Office and Management team
Coordinates the FC training program based on the needs of the FC
Delivers initial and on-going advisor training, prepares training schedules, arranges for presenters
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
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
Ability to multitask, prioritize and work in a fast paced, demanding and constantly changing environment
Sound coaching, performance managers and influencing skills
Presentation and facilitation skills with the demonstrated ability to learn and create an atmosphere to motivate others to learn
Strong influence and communication skills (written and oral)
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

Qualifications:

University degree with 3-6 years of experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience – Degree or college diploma preferred
Experience includes coaching,…