About the role#
This student position is based at the Saint-Hyacinthe service center for La Financière agricole du Québec. You will support the growth of the agricultural and agri-food sector while gaining experience in insurance programs and income protection.
What you'll do#
- Manage harvest and stabilization insurance contracts.
- Assess losses and damages reported by insured producers.
- Process claims, determine the causes of loss, and quantify the financial impact.
- Provide information and support to clients regarding insurance and income protection programs.
- Maintain and follow up on client files.
What you'll need#
- Enrollment as a full-time student in an agricultural college program (or part-time if you are in your final or penultimate session).
- Strong sense of responsibility, autonomy, and organizational skills.
- Ability to work in a team and communicate effectively.
- Motivation, curiosity, and a desire to learn.
- Knowledge of Quebec agriculture.
- Proficiency in French appropriate for the duties of the role.
- Legal authorization to work in Canada.
Location & details#
- Location: Saint-Hyacinthe, Quebec.
- Work Modality: Hybrid and on-site options available.
- Schedule: 14 hours per week during study sessions, with potential for 21 hours during reading weeks and 35 hours during the summer and holiday periods.
- Compensation: Minimum hourly rate of 22.04 $ plus a 6.5% supplement for benefits.
About Gouvernement du Québec – Carrières
The Gouvernement du Québec manages public services across the province through approximately twenty ministries and sixty agencies. Its workforce of over 36,000 employees handles tasks ranging from road safety and natural resource protection to cultural promotion. The organization operates out of Québec City and maintains a presence across the entire province. It focuses on administration, public policy, and various technical sectors.
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