Full-Time or Part-Time Administrative Assistant Needed

Administrative Assistant
Aggie Janiak Insurance & Financial Services Inc. – Mississauga, On

For over 35 Years Aggie Janiak Insurance & Financial Services Inc. has been helping individuals, families and businesses protect what matters most through trusted insurance and financial solutions.
We are currently looking for a friendly, organized, and motivated Office Administrative Assistant to join our growing insurance agency.

This role can be part-time or full-time with flexible hours, working from our Mississauga office in a professional and supportive environment.

Compensation

  • $23 per hour to start
  • $25 per hour with OTL license
  • Performance bonus opportunities
  • Potential for career growth within the agency

What You’ll Do

You will support our advisors and help provide excellent service to our clients by:

Assisting clients with policy inquiries and documentation
Supporting advisors with insurance applications and service requests
Managing office communications and client follow-ups
Maintaining client files and administrative records
Assisting with marketing and social media initiatives
Helping ensure smooth day-to-day office operations

Qualifications
OTL (Other Than Life) license preferred or willingness to obtain within 3 months
Ability to meet and maintain all Desjardins hiring requirements
Comfortable using Microsoft Office and computer applications
Previous experience in customer service, retail sales, or administration is an asset

Skills We Value
Strong communication and people skills
Highly organized with strong attention to detail
Problem solving and initiative
Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment
Positive attitude and team mindset
Comfortable speaking with clients and building relationships

Why Join Our Team?
Be part of an agency with 35 years of trusted service
Friendly, professional office environment
Opportunity to learn the insurance and financial services industry
Potential career advancement into licensed advisor roles

Join our team and help clients protect what matters most through comprehensive insurance solutions.

We thank all applicants for their interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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.

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