Agricorp is looking for an Adjuster to join our Regional Services team of Southwestern Ontario in the Program Delivery division. This opportunity will appeal to those interested in representing Agricorp locally in Lambton County and the surrounding area. Crop knowledge & specialties include Processing crops, Grains & Oilseeds & forages.

The role is a part-time contract position that requires availability throughout the year depending on season and workloads. This may include work assigned from other regional areas when required. This role works from a remote home office.

THE ROLE

ADJUSTERS 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 CLIENTS

• CONDUCT INSPECTIONS AND AUDITS, INCLUDING DAMAGE REPORT INVESTIGATIONS, SEASONAL CROP INSPECTIONS, YIELD CLAIMS, ACREAGE AND APPLICATION OF LOSSES DUE TO UNINSURED PERILS

• PROVIDE AGRONOMIC AND CROP PLAN KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERTISE TO OTHER DEPARTMENTS OR PROJECTS AS REQUIRED

• PERFORM OTHER ADJUSTING DUTIES AS REQUIRED

JOB STATUS: 1 CONTRACT POSITION (POSTING FOR AN EXISTING VACANCY) SALARY: $35.19/HOUR LOCATION:  POSITION IS BASED IN LAMBTON COUNTY WITH POSSIBLE ASSIGNED WORK IN ESSEX & CHATHAM-KENT

QUALIFICATIONS          

• Post-secondary education in agriculture or equivalent experience
• Minimum 3 years’ of related experience in farming or in the agricultural industry with a specialization in crop production
• Knowledge of Ontario agronomy and the management and marketing of local crops
• Demonstrated ability to communicate with diverse stakeholders using influence and authority
• Valid driver’s license
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Certified Crop Advisor (CCA) is an asset

 KEY COMPETENCIES

• Quality Focus– Attends to task at hand to minimize errors and provide consistent delivery of work to the highest possible standard; prior to work being distributed
• Client focus– Meets the expectations of internal and external customers through establishing effective relationships, gaining trust and respect
• Information gathering– Locates and collects data from appropriate sources and analyzes it to summarize in reporting
• Initiative– Proactively identifies and handles issues and situations to take action; seizing opportunities when they arise
• Efficiency– Effectively plan and organize time and resources to prioritize work to effectively meet objectives
• Program knowledge– Knows and understands the programs and services provided by Agricorp

BACKGROUND

Agricorp, an agency of the government of Ontario.

Agricorp delivers government programs. These programs help protect the livelihood of over 47,000 Ontario farmers against the many risks farm businesses face every day. Our employees are skilled professionals who respond when industry and government need us, manage public funds with great care and integrity, and deliver a quality customer experience.

Agricorp helps grow Ontario agriculture. We underwrite $6-8 billion in risk each year. The agency was established in 1997, and since then we’ve made over $8 billion in payments to farmers when they needed it most. 

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We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted directly.