Bilingual Underwriter

About CMHC The work you do and the work we do together matters. We come to work every day with a common purpose: to contribute to a well-functioning housing system. At CMHC, we hold ourselves accountable for our results and support our colleagues in their achievements. We thrive on collaboration, connecting across CMHC and involving the right people to get our work done. Our leadership style is guided by trust, where our leaders favour an adaptive approach based on the needs of their teams. Join us and be part of a team that's committed to making a real difference and be part of something meaningful. What’s in it for you We’ve got the purpose, the people and the perks you need for a fulfilling career. Here’s the comprehensive and generous benefits you get when you’re a contract employee: Annual individual performance bonus. Support towards your personal and professional growth with training, mentorship and more. An inclusive workplace culture and environment. About the role Join the Commercial Solutions team, in the Underwriter position. In this role, you will provide superior quality service through the delivery of consistent and accurate advice to clients and stakeholders using an in-depth knowledge of CMHC’s mortgage insurance products, policies, processes and guidelines. You will assist in processing applications and support the team with administrative tasks. This is a temporary position of a duration of 13 months. What you’ll do Respond to inquiries primarily from incoming telephone calls from various clients and stakeholders on topics such as mortgage insurance products, guidelines, policies and processes. Support the underwriting team with administrative tasks. Assess needs and offer advice, support and alternative solutions to clients and stakeholders. Provide policy interpretation specific to the client’s inquiry. Assist stakeholders with submitting mortgage loan insurance applications, including providing solutions to submission errors and processing manual applications. Process and make decisions on progress advance requests within risk assessment authorities. Request and monitor appraisal requests. Ensure service level commitments are met. What you should have Post-secondary education in administration. A minimum of one (1) year of experience in the mortgage and/or lending industry. Demonstrated experience in client service. Excellent oral and written communication skills in both official languages (French and English). Strong time management, prioritization and organizational skills. An ability to listen to client’s needs to customize responses and provide advice to reflect specific situations. An ability to work in a fast‑paced environment. Availability to work shifts, including Saturdays. It would be great if you also had Work experience in a call centre environment. Posting closing date Note, the competition will remain active until filled. Our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion We’re committed to employment equity and encourage women, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, veterans and persons of all races, ethnicities, religions, abilities, sexual orientations, and gender identities and expressions to apply. We also welcome applications from non-Canadians who are eligible to work in Canada. CMHC is an inclusive workplace where diversity of thought – and of people – are recognized, valued, and considered essential to achieving our mission. We know that applying for a new job can be both exciting and daunting, and we appreciate your effort. Learn more about our hiring process. If you are selected for an interview or testing, please advise us if you require an accommodation. If you applied before and you were not successful don’t worry – we're always posting new positions, so don’t hesitate to give it another shot. We’re excited to see what you bring to the table this time around #J-18808-Ljbffr