Insolvency Counsellor

**Insolvency Counsellor -**_**Job ID: 2023.12**_

Build a career with us in the insolvency industry

**What We Do**:
As one of the fastest growing insolvency firms in Canada, Bromwich+Smith’s goal is to help an ever-greater number of Canadians find relief from debt. We love to work here because we love to help people. We are a professional organization with a purpose to alleviate the challenges of debt for Canadians. Importantly, we are not a collection agency, nor do we lend money to people; we work directly with clients and their creditors to solve client challenges.

**Position Summary**:
We are looking to a full time Insolvency Counsellor to our team who will supports our clients in their financial recovery by assessing their needs and providing tools and knowledge. The Insolvency Counsellor is responsible for meeting with clients to provide insolvency counseling as mandated by the Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act (BIA).

**Specific Duties + Responsibilities**:

- Develops a comfortable conversation and trust with client through phone and video counselling sessions.
- Provides financial counselling to assist in the clients’ rehabilitation in accordance with the Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act (BIA).
- Evaluates clients’ needs and assists clients to understand and overcome financial challenges.
- Conducts first meeting with client to counsel on money management, spending and shopping habits, warning signs of financial difficulty.
- Conducts second meeting with client to counsel on setting financial goals, obtaining and using credit and rebuilding credit and review non budgetary causes of financial difficulties.
- Assists clients through difficult life events by referring clients to outside agencies or resources, as needed.
- Handles a challenging workload of at least 8 counselling sessions each day.
- Responsible for booking 2nd counselling session with all clients.
- E-filing of all required documentation in a timely manner.

**We are looking for you if**:

- High School or Post Graduate diploma
- Be recognized as a qualified BIA Insolvency Counsellor
- Two to three years of experience as Insolvency Counsellor
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite along with a strong aptitude for learning new computer programs.
- Working knowledge and experience with Insolvency software, and insolvency procedures
- Strong presentation and communication skills
- Strong Interpersonal skills
- Decision making and Judgement
- Critical Analyses
- Organizing and Planning
- Patience and Resilience
- Emotional Intelligence and Maturity
- Accountability

**Nice to have but not required**:

- You have some relevant experience or general understanding of insolvency.
- You understand the difference between various personal financial products such as RRSPs, pensions, RESPs, car loans, and mortgages.

**Our Location**: 800 5 Ave SW #800, Calgary, AB T2P 3T6

**Why Should You Apply?**

+ You will be part of a growing and dynamic Insolvency firm serving locations across Canada.

+ We offer a competitive base salary plus an uncapped monthly incentive plan with annual performance reviews and incremental increases.

+ We have great benefits that include wellness days, paid vacation time, extended health and dental plan, and company matching group saving program.

+ We offer on the job training with an opportunity for growth and professional development.

+ Bromwich+Smith strives to be a steward in our communities. The firm volunteers time and resources to support various other charitable causes, walks, and fund-raising activities that benefit those in need in our community.

+ We are passionate about helping individuals to rebuild their worth

**How Should You Apply?**

+ Tell us how your skills align with the minimum requirements of this position.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Company events
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site gym
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision care

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

- Bonus pay

**Experience**:

- Insolvency Counselling: 2 years (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

- BIA Insolvency Counsellor (preferred)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Scarborough, ON M1H 3E3

Expected start date: 2023-05-02