Adjuster

Job title: Adjuster

Job description: Agricorp is looking for an Adjuster to join our Regional Services team in the Program Delivery division. This opportunity will appeal to those interested in representing Agricorp locally in the area covering Elgin & Norfolk counties with crop specialties that include fresh market vegetables, grains & oilseeds, edible beans, processing crops and forages. The role is a part-time contract position that requires availability throughout the year and works from a remote home office. The RoleAdjusters use their local knowledge of clients, crops and agronomics to act as the key Agricorp resource for the inspection of crops, investigation and settlement of claims, audits and other local services. In this role, you will:Handle enrolment, underwriting assessments, contract establishment, premium collection, claims adjudication and settlement activities for assigned clientsConduct inspections and audits, including damage report investigations, seasonal crop inspections, yield claims, acreage and application of losses due to uninsured perilsProvide agronomic and crop plan knowledge and expertise to other departments or projects as requiredPerform other adjusting duties as required Job Status: 1 contract positionLocation: Elgin & Norfolk Qualifications          Post-secondary education in agriculture or equivalent experienceMinimum 3 years’ of related experience in farming or in the agricultural industry with a specialization in crop productionKnowledge of Ontario agronomy and the management and marketing of local cropsDemonstrated ability to communicate with diverse stakeholders using influence and authorityValid driver’s licenseProficiency in Microsoft OfficeCertified Crop Advisor (CCA) an asset Key CompetenciesAchieving quality results – Focuses efforts on managing one’s self to achieve high quality results consistent with the organization’s standards and measures, while managing riskClient focus – Provides service excellence to internal and external clientsInformation gathering – Locates and collects data from appropriate sources and analyzes it to prepare meaningful and concise reports that summarize the informationInitiative – Identifies and deals with situations and issues proactively and persistently, seizing opportunities that arisePlanning and organizing – Develops, implements, evaluates, and adjusts plans to reach goals while ensuring the optimal use of resourcesProgram knowledge – Knows and understands the programs and services provided by AgricorpBackgroundAs an agency of the Government of Ontario, Agricorp works with partners to contribute to a vibrant and sustainable agriculture industry. With more than 400 employees serving more than 47,000 producers province-wide, Agricorp delivers programs that help producers manage risk and remain financially secure. The agency was established in 1997 by the provincial government under the authority of the AgriCorp Act, 1996. Agricorp delivers a variety of programs and payments on behalf of the federal and provincial governments, including AgriStability, Farm Business Registration and Production Insurance. Please visit www.agricorp.com for more information.  To apply for this position, please click on APPLY TO THIS POSITION.We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted directly.

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