What are we looking for?

• A secondary school diploma with academic emphasis
• 1 year post-secondary education
• Up to 1 year of work experience in a sales and service position
• Ideally, you are a flexible, collaborative team player with:
• Keyboarding skills of 40 wpm and computer terminology are required, in addition to proficiency with Windows products such as Outlook, Word, and Excel applications.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to articulate in a clear, concise manner is required to transfer information and understanding to members.
• Effective listening skills to engage members in conversation to understand and identify their immediate financial needs, and provide resolution through sourcing information, matching an appropriate product/service and/or referring members to the appropriate individual to complete their request.
• The ability to multitask with keyboarding and internet/computer navigation skills for searching on-line client data and product information while simultaneously conversing with the member is essential to ensure that members receive excellent member service.
• Interviewing skills and the ability to ask probing questions are required, as well as having the flexibility to adapt to each request and move between a variety of member concerns/questions/requests.

If you’re an approachable problem solver who embraces self-development and life-long learning, you’ll be a great fit with us.

Who are we?

Since first forming in 1946, Coastal Community has grown to become the largest financial services provider based on Vancouver Island. We’re proud of the legacy we’ve built and the things that make us who we are:

We’re 100% member-owned, with all decisions made locally—right here on Vancouver Island.

We’re a growing organization with over $4 billion in assets under management. Coastal Community helps improve the financial health of over 100,000 members and clients through our 24 branches, 16 insurance offices, 4 business centres, plus our wide range of online and digital services.

We believe in making meaningful contributions to the communities we call home. Each year, we give over half a million to community organizations and programs.

At Coastal Community we are dedicated to serving our local community by prioritizing diversity, equality, inclusion, and supporting a sense of belonging for all. We value every individual’s unique experience and perspective. As a result, we empower individuals to achieve their financial goals, enrich lives, and build healthier communities.

Embarking on a journey with Coastal Community means joining an exceptional team, engaging in meaningful work, and enjoying fulfilling experiences along the way. We offer a generous total rewards package and a great work/life balance because we want you to spend your career here. Many people do!

We take pride in offering a comprehensive total rewards package and workplace culture that's second to none. This includes a substantial extended benefits package, an impressive 11.50% Employer-paid RRSP contribution, investments in your education and training, banking perks, and so much more!

The wage ranges provided are based on the Union collective agreement.

Part Time Role Range (Hourly Wage) - $23.90 to $28.26

We welcome existing MSR2 employees to apply internally for this role and your current wage range would be applicable.

If this role resonates with your passion and skills, we would love to hear from you.