Bilingual Director Tax, Retirement

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Bilingual Director, Tax, Retirement & Estate Planning
Location: Remote / Hybrid - Anywhere in Canada

Empire Life is looking to hire a Tax, Retirement & Estate Planning Director to join our Retail Product and Marketing team The Director, Tax Retirement & Estate Planning Services leads in the delivery of advanced consulting services to the distribution network. Impactful work - get the opportunity to work on meaningful projects that have a positive impact on our customers, our company, and society as a whole.
Play an integral role - this is an opportunity that allows for you to grow your skills, while directly contributing to the business unit you are a part of.
The opportunity - collaborate with cross-functional teams and work on a variety of projects that will keep you engaged and continuously learning.

Ensure that Retail Investments Distribution teams remain current and proficient in product application and technical knowledge
Ensure significant growth in all Retail Insurance and Investments lines of business by providing value-added services to the Sales Division staff, advisors and distribution channels. This includes regular advanced and complex cases and technical consultation.
Collaborate with Retail Marketing and Product Actuarial in the effective development and delivery of specific solutions to distribution network including concept development and support
Support the development of web content, supporting materials, technical and case study application articles and marketing pieces.
Research and develop technical, tax, retirement and estate planning strategy and product application presentations
Monitor, interpret and communicate the impact of Federal and Provincial tax law on products, marketing, advisors and marketing materials.
Participate in strategic and tactical planning at the retail marketing and distribution level
Act as a member of the Senior Management team; participate in setting corporate strategy and direction
Prepare annual department performance and key performance indicators to plan

5+ years work experience in a senior role with people leadership in sales and marketing
~ Bilingualism in French & English is required
~ Experience in the insurance industry in advanced tax retirement and estate planning
~ Knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet, email, internet, database, and presentation computer software
~ In-depth knowledge of tax, retirement and estate planning
~ Clear writing, listening and verbal communication skills
~ Flexibility and ability to travel within Canada. If you are applying for a position which is open to applicants across Canada, unless otherwise indicated in the position, language proficiency in English is required for communicating with customers, advisors, or employees across Canada.


For regular full-time positions, Empire Life offers a comprehensive total rewards package that includes:
Competitive salaries with annual pay increases
Annual bonus program, which recognizes both strong company performance and individual contributions, for non sales positions
A comprehensive employer-funded benefits package starting from day one of employment, that includes life insurance, disability, health and dental and a generous health account
Flexible work arrangements and an annual allotment of personal health days.
Four weeks annual vacation from hire date
A defined contribution pension plan with generous employer matching
Top up programs for parental leave and compassionate leave
We celebrate diversity, are committed to creating an inclusive environment, and welcome everyone to participate in our application process. Applicants will receive equal consideration without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or age.
Empire Life welcomes applications from people with disabilities and disabled people. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the screening and selection process.