Insurance Advisor (General Insurance & Life Insurance)
Stratford, Ontario | Full-Time | In-Office Role
Hours: 40 hours/week, Monday to Friday (business hours, flexibility required)
Looking for Something Different?
We’re looking for a driven, people-focused individual who wants to build a career with real long-term upside—not just work a job.
This could be a great fit if you:

Enjoy talking to people and building relationships
Are competitive and motivated by results
Take pride in doing things the right way
Want control over your income and growth
You do not need prior insurance experience or licensing. We will train, mentor, and sponsor the right person.
About the Role
We are a busy, growing insurance and financial services firm in Stratford, serving families and businesses across Perth County.
This role is a sales-first generalist position—a hybrid of:

New business development
Client service and relationship management
You will:

Work from our office engaging with inbound opportunities
Proactively reach out to prospects through calls, referrals, and networking
Build relationships and uncover opportunities within our existing client base
You’ll help clients:

Protect what matters most with home and auto insurance
Plan for the future with life insurance and living benefits
Over time, you will relationships creating ongoing income and long-term career value.
What You’ll Be Doing

Handling inbound calls and identifying coverage gaps
Cross-selling additional products to existing clients
Prospecting using call lists, warm leads, and referrals
Generating new business through your own initiative
Conducting needs-based conversations and providing recommendations
Preparing quotes and helping clients make informed decisions
Supporting clients with policy changes, renewals, and claims guidance
Staying organized and following up consistently to close opportunities
What We’re Looking For
We care more about who you are than what’s on your resume.
You’ll be a strong fit if you:

Are confident starting conversations and asking for the business
Have a strong work ethic and show up consistently
Are goal-oriented and motivated by performance
Are coachable and open to feedback
Can balance multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Take ownership of your results
This Role Is Likely NOT a Fit If You:

Prefer a predictable, fixed income long-term
Are uncomfortable with sales or pe

or performance expectations
Don’t enjoy speaking with new people regularly
Want a purely administrative or back-office role
Licensing & Requirements

Must be willing to obtain insurance licensing (we will sponsor and support you)
Must meet onboarding requirements (background check, credit check, etc.)
Strong communication and computer skills required
Compensation Structure
Base Salary: $50,000 – $55,000 to start

Designed to support your ramp-up period
Gradually decreases over an 18-month transition period (starting at 6 months) as commission income grows
Commission & Bonus:

New business commission
Performance-based bonuses
Significant income growth tied directly to your results
Additional Benefits:

3 weeks paid vacation
Ongoing training, mentorship, and professional development
Opportunity to build a long-term, renewable sales opportunities
Supportive team environment with strong systems and processes
Established client base with cross-sell opportunities and warm leads
Why Join Our Team?
We are a people-first, growth-oriented agency that believes in:

Doing what’s right for the client—always
Building long-term relationships, not quick sales
Developing our team both professionally and personally
You won’t be starting from zero—you’ll have:

Warm leads
Existing clients to work with
Proven systems and support
If you’re looking for a role where your effort directly impacts your income and career growth, we’d love to speak with you.
This position is with an independent contractor agent that is part of the Desjardins exclusive agent network, not with Desjardins Group or its subsidiaries. Employees of the agent are not employees of Desjardins. Independent contractor agents are responsible for employment decisions.
 

Commercial Insurance & Life Insurance Advisor
Stratford, Ontario | Full-Time | Hybrid/Field-Based Full Time Role
Hours: 40 hours, Monday to Friday, generally during business hours, with flexibility required
Looking for Something Different?
We’re looking for a hardworking, people-oriented individual who’s ready to build a long-term career—not just work a job.
This could be a great fit if you:

Enjoy working with people
Aren’t afraid to start conversations
Take pride in doing things the right way
Want to build something for yourself over time
You do not need insurance experience. We will train the right person.
About the Role
Our busy and dynamic firm in Stratford offers multiple lines of insurance and financial services, and we are proud to be a leader in Perth County. We are looking to add a Commercial Insurance Advisor, with Life and Living Benefit production responsibilities.  This is a field-based, relationship-driven role where you will work with local business owners in Stratford and the surrounding area.
Most of your success will come from:

Being out in the community
Walking into businesses
Meeting people face-to-face
Building trust over time
You’ll help business owners:

Protect their businesses with commercial insurance
Protect themselves and their families with life insurance and living benefits
Over time, you will build your own client base (book of business) that generates ongoing income.
What You’ll Be Doing

Visiting local businesses and introducing yourself
Building relationships with business owners
Learning how to assess risks and recommend solutions
Providing quotes and helping clients make decisions
Staying in touch with clients long-term
Handling renewals, changes, and claims support
This is not a desk job.  If you prefer being out meeting people, this will suit you well.
What We’re Looking For
We care more about the type of person you are than your resume.
You’ll be a strong fit if you:

Are reliable and show up consistently
Are comfortable talking to new people
Have a strong work ethic
Are coachable and willing to learn
Take responsibility for your results
This Role Is Likely NOT a Fit If You:

Prefer a steady, guaranteed income long-term
Don’t enjoy meeting new people
Want a strictly desk-based role
Are not comfortable with performance-based pay
Requirements

Must have a drivers licence and an automobile – travel to client locations is required with paid mileage
Must meet Desjardins’ onboarding requirements, including a background check, motor vehicle history, and credit check
What’s In It for You?

3 weeks paid vacation
Mileage reimbursement for business travel
Education assistance, mentorship, and ongoing professional development
Flexibility to work in the office, from home, and in the community
Opportunity to build a long‑term, renewable book of business
Compensation Structure

Base Salary: $55,000 to $75,000 per year
The base salary is designed to support ramp‑up and will gradually decrease after the initial onboarding period as commission income grows, over a defined transition period
Commission: Unlimited earning potential through upfront and renewal commissions
Successful advisors in this role earn the majority of their income through commissions and renewals, with long‑term earning potential exceeding base salary as our book of business grows.
If you’re looking for a career where your effort translates directly into results and income over time, we’d love to speak with you.
 
These positions are with an independent contractor agent that is part of the Desjardins exclusive agent network, not with Desjardins Group or its subsidiaries. This agents’ employees are not employees of Desjardins. Independent contractor agents are responsible for and make all employment decisions regarding their employees.