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Senior Business Development Representative - Ontario
Wawanesa
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3.4
North York, ON
From $100,000 a year
Full-time
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Job details

From $100,000 a year
Full-time
North York, ON

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Date: Oct 9, 2026

Location: North York - Toronto, ON (Hybr, CA Kitchener, ON (Hybrid), CA

Company: Wawanesa Insurance


Job ID: 9686



Employment Type: Existing Role



Working Business Language: English. This role is considered a head-office role and will be required to communicate with internal and external stakeholders across Canada where the primary business language for this role is English. As such, the successful candidate must be fully proficient in English.

Salary: At Wawanesa, salary is only one component of a holistic, comprehensive and competitive offering that we provide to our employees. In addition to salary, full-time and part-time permanent employees are eligible for an annual bonus plan, leave of absence top-up programs and provided with generous vacation time, personal days, premium free benefits and pension plan.

The salary offered for this role is determined with consideration to various factors, including but not limited to: your work location, local labour market conditions, external market salary data, internal pay equity and the knowledge, skills, experience and anticipated proficiency in the role. The base salary offered is estimated to be $100,000 +. Candidates with salary expectations outside of the range are still encouraged to apply.


About Us


The Wawanesa Mutual Insurance Company (“Wawanesa Mutual”), founded in 1896, is one of Canada’s largest mutual insurers, with over $3.5 billion in annual revenue and assets of $10 billion (CAD). Wawanesa Mutual, with its National Headquarters in Winnipeg, is the parent company of Wawanesa Life, which provides life insurance products and services throughout Canada, and Western Financial Group, which distributes personal and business insurance across Canada. Wawanesa proudly serves more than 1.7 million members in Canada, and we are home to more than 3,300 employees distributed across the Canadian regions and communities where we operate. We give back to organizations that strengthen communities, donating more than $3.5 million annually to charitable organizations, including over $2 million annually in support of people on the front lines of climate change. We are also proud to be recognized as one of Manitoba’s Top Employers. To learn more visit wawanesa.com.



We are currently looking for dedicated, driven, and enthusiastic individuals who thrive in an environment that welcomes change and are looking for an opportunity for diverse experience and advancement on a growing team.

Job Overview

Under minimal supervision the Sr. Business Development Representative will; manage brokerage relationships between Wawanesa and brokerage network, develop and achieve targeted business goals with contracted brokers, and develop opportunities to grow the business with new brokerages and territories within the region, all which reflect Wawanesa’s strategies.


Job Responsibilities


  • Act as the central liaison between Wawanesa and our brokers to ensure flow of communication and assist in solving any company/brokerage concerns.
  • Manage the brokerage relationship which includes; establishing and managing production results, setting and achieving growth and marketing plans based on individual brokerage plans and regional goals, and assessing a brokerages benefit or risk to regional goals.
  • Work effectively with functional departments and management teams to achieve plans and goals, which includes; training sessions, facilitating meetings with Wawanesa and brokerage staff, implementing underwriting plans, providing marketplace information, and directing claim or underwriting concerns to the appropriate channels at broker and Wawanesa offices.
  • Maintain a strong understanding and knowledge of marketplace, products, brokerages, and competitors.
  • Assess non contracted brokerage opportunities and territories to achieve growth and production plans.
  • Liaison and coordinate efforts with all Marketing and Business Development departments as required.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

  • Minimum 5 years of relevant insurance experience within the commercial lines.
  • Strong understanding of broker operations, market dynamics, and regional business environments.
  • Experience working within the Ontario broker network and solid understanding of the local market (GTA and surrounding areas) is required.
  • Post-secondary education in Business, Marketing, Communications, or a related field preferred; insurance designation considered an asset.
  • Ability to travel within assigned regions to meet with brokers, support relationship management, and drive growth initiatives.
  • Proven ability to analyze data, monitor performance, and provide insights that support strategic decision-making and broker success.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, with solid planning and organizational skills to manage multiple priorities effectively.
  • Strong presentation and training abilities, with the capability to tailor communication to diverse audiences.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with a collaborative approach that supports team and organizational goals.
  • Must reside in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) to effectively support the regional market and travel within the territory as required.
  • Clean drivers abstract.


Diversity Equity, Inclusion & Belonging

At Wawanesa, we are committed to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging (DEIB) and believe that our strength lies in the diversity of our people – this is supported by having a representative workforce.


We welcome applications from all qualified candidates, including racialized persons, women, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community, gender-diverse and neurodiverse individuals, and anyone who can contribute to the further diversification of thought and ideas.

We aim to ensure our recruitment process is accessible to all candidates. If you require accommodations during any stage of the recruitment process, please reach out in confidence to jobs@wawanesa.com.

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Please note that the recruitment process for this position may involve the use of AI tools to screen, assess, or select applicants. All final decisions are taken or reviewed by human recruiters and human hiring leaders in compliance with all applicable legislation.

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