Bilingual Senior Specialist, Multi-Unit Claims

About CMHC

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Join us and be part of a team that's committed to making a real difference and be part of something meaningful.

What’s in it for you

We’ve got the purpose, the people and the perks you need for a fulfilling career. Here’s the comprehensive and generous benefits you get when you’re a permanent employee:

• Annual paid vacation.
• Annual individual performance incentive.
• Defined benefit pension plan.
• Comprehensive group insurance plan to support your well-being from day one.
• Support towards your personal and professional growth with training, mentorship and more. 
• An inclusive workplace culture and environment.
• While positions at CMHC require some in-office presence, alternative work arrangements may be considered for Indigenous candidates. 

About the role

Join the Insurance and Securitization team within the Prevention, Default Management and Claims operations Team, where we provide expert support to help lenders manage multi-unit housing projects facing financial difficulties, with a strong focus on minimizing financial losses. In the role of Bilingual Senior Specialist, Multi-Unit Claims, you will contribute to and support the management of the activities of the Claims and Default Management operations to provide high quality customer service and protect the interests of CMHC.

What you’ll do:

• Act as a subject matter expert in claims by managing complex files and determining appropriate payouts and lender responsibilities.
• Conduct in-depth reviews of expert analyses for the purposes of assessment, recommendation or approval, calling on your knowledge of loan recovery, underwriting and loan servicing, and of financial, legal and real-estate management of multi-unit buildings.
• Provide leadership by managing workflow, improving operational processes and implementing initiatives to address a wide range of operational needs.
• Establish and maintain strong collaboration with external lenders and key internal stakeholders, including Legal Services, Monitoring, Reporting, and Risk Management, to ensure strategic alignment and support sound critical judgment and decision-making.
• Proactively engage with stakeholders to share subject matter expertise, communicate key insights, and contribute to the development and refinement of business strategies, and operational practices.

What you should have:

• An undergraduate degree in commerce, business administration, law, real estate and/or finance, or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience.
• A minimum of seven years experience working in multi-unit mortgage recovery, default management, underwriting or loan administration. 
• In-depth knowledge of risk drivers related to mortgages for multi-unit projects of five or more units.
• Working knowledge of CMHC mortgage insurance products.
• Solid oral and written communication skills in both official languages (French and English) with the ability to clearly communicate decisions and challenge objections when required.
• Strong ability to lead project teams, coordinate tasks, and drive results across functions.

 
It would be great if you also had:

• A legal or accounting (CPA) professional designation.
• Claims Management training or certification.

Posting closing date:  Note, the competition may remain active until filled.

Our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion 

We’re committed to employment equity and encourage women, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, veterans and persons of all races, ethnicities, religions, abilities, sexual orientations, and gender identities and expressions to apply. We also welcome applications from non-Canadians who are eligible to work in Canada.

CMHC is an inclusive workplace where diversity of thought – and of people – are recognized, valued, and considered essential to achieving our mission.

Learn more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion 

What happens after you apply 

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