What it’s like to be a Quality Assurance Specialist at Northbridge Our Quality Assurance Specialist plays a key role in driving underwriting excellence across the organization. They lead national audits, identify opportunities for improvement, and help shape the future of underwriting training and operational efficiency. They are detail-oriented professionals who are passionate about quality, compliance, and continuous improvement—and they thrive on collaborating with cross-functional teams to elevate underwriting standards across the country.

A Quality Assurance Specialist proactively identifies gaps, develops training solutions, and ensures consistency in underwriting practices from coast to coast. They are analytical thinkers, strong communicators, and champions of best practices who are committed to supporting the growth and development of our underwriting teams.

They also bring a strong understanding of adult learning principles, designing and delivering training that is engaging, practical, and tailored to the needs of experienced professionals. They know how to create learning environments that foster retention, application, and continuous development.

We want your talent! If You Are Great At

• Leading and conducting underwriting audits to identify opportunities for improvement
• Analyzing data and metrics to drive operational efficiency and underwriting quality
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure national consistency and compliance
• Designing and delivering engaging training programs grounded in adult education theory
• Applying instructional design methodologies to create impactful learning experiences
• Communicating audit findings and recommendations to leadership
• Supporting the development of national underwriting standards and training content
• Facilitating training sessions and measuring learning outcomes

If You Have

• 7+ years of progressive underwriting and/or underwriting audit experience
• Strong knowledge of property, casualty, and auto insurance products and policy forms
• 2+ years of experience in training or instructional design, with a focus on adult education
• Familiarity with adult learning models (e.g., ADDIE, Bloom’s Taxonomy, Kirkpatrick’s Evaluation Model)
• Completion of CIP/FCIP designation
• Strong analytical and communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel
• Bilingualism in English and French (a strong asset; required in Quebec and Atlantic regions)
• Post-secondary education or equivalent experience

We really mean it when we say we put you first. Here are a few ways how:

• Hybrid work! You get to work from the office and at home 50/50, allowing you to manage both worlds with the ease and flexibility you need.
• We offer competitive salaries and support your financial health through our employee share purchase plan, pension plans, RRSP, discounts on staff insurance, and more!
• We help you prioritize your well-being from day one through flexible health benefits, early leave days, wellness programs, rewards, and recognition programs.
• We are invested in helping you grow in your career through education assistance to complete your CIP, FCIP, CRM or other courses, internal mobility, leadership training, and mentoring programs.
• NBFC cares about the community and supports the causes you believe in with donation matching and team volunteer days.

Qui nous sommes Nous sommes la Financière Northbridge. Nous sommes fiers d’être une société canadienne à 100 %, détenue en propriété exclusive par Fairfax Financial. Nous offrons nos services par l’entremise de nos marques Northbridge Assurance, Les assurances Federated et TruShield Assurance. Nous sommes reconnus comme étant l’une des plus importantes sociétés d’assurance de dommages des entreprises au Canada. Nos employés sont engagés à comprendre les besoins de nos clients, et nous faisons tout en notre pouvoir pour aider les entreprises canadiennes à connaître un avenir meilleur et plus sécuritaire. Nous sommes une entreprise formée de personnes passionnées qui placent les gens au cœur de leurs préoccupations. Souhaitez-vous vous joindre à une équipe qui croit en l’importance de travailler fort, et d’avoir du plaisir au travail, tout en améliorant les choses? Ne cherchez pas plus loin que Northbridge.

À la Financière Northbridge, nous avons à cœur de créer un milieu de travail inclusif où nous célébrons les employés et les accueillons comme ils sont. Peu importe qui vous êtes ou ce qui vous rend unique, nous vous accueillons à bras ouverts. Veuillez simplement nous indiquer comment nous pouvons vous aider ou vous accommoder au cours du processus de sélection.