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Description

Western Surety Company requires a person to join its dedicated, forward-thinking team of surety professionals involved in the specialized business of contract and commercial surety bonding throughout Canada. This position will be involved in the underwriting process to pre-qualify businesses for the construction industry as well as develop and maintain business relationships with brokers and clients and participate in industry events.  
Accountabilities:
-Underwriting: Responsible for the maintaining, practicing and implementation of the contract surety policies, guidelines, procedures and operating processes for the geographical area of responsibility including assigned contracting accounts and brokers.
-Service: Provide high levels of service to both internal and external stakeholders.
-Teamwork: Participate and contribute to a cohesive and functional group environment. Assist where needed and required through policy, procedure, guideline, underwriting support and external business related matters.
-Business Development: Promotion of the contract surety strategic plans through the implementation, monitoring and maintenance of these plans to targeted and existing brokers and contractors.
Qualifications, Knowledge, & Skills:
-Post-Secondary degree, Commerce or Business Administration, preferably in accounting or finance, or a business related educational background.
-Possess analytical, negotiating and marketing abilities.  
-Strong written and oral communication skills with the ability to communicate to all levels of customers in a clear, concise and effective manner.
-Ability to resolve requests, situations and underwriting or business related issues effectively with increased complexities, timeliness and importance.
-Enhanced level of analytical review of financial statements.
-Surety,financial institution or construction experience would be considered an asset.