Working hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday

Duration: Permanent 

Location: Toronto, ON

Job Ref: 204765

About the role

Ecclesiastical Insurance Canada, who are proudly part of Benefact Group, are looking for a Business Associate to join our Toronto office.

We are looking for a highly motivated individual to join our Business Associate Program. The business Associate program offers recent graduates the opportunity to gain a comprehensive understanding of our business through a series of departmental rotations—including underwriting, corporate services, risk control, and claims. Each rotation provides hands-on learning, mentorship, and exposure to key technical and leadership skills essential for long‑term career success.

As part of the program, Business Associates also complete a Customer Development Placement within the community to deepen their understanding of the organizations we serve. In addition, participants work toward the Chartered Insurance Professional (CIP) designation through the Insurance Institute of Canada—an internationally recognized professional qualification.

We are actively recruiting for this new opportunity. We don’t use AI tools in our screening or hiring process. Every application is reviewed by real people who want to learn what makes you shine.  Ready to make an impact and love what you do? Let’s make it happen together!

Why join us?

Be part of a collaborative, inclusive, ambitious culture committed to making a difference and working towards a more sustainable future. For the eighth consecutive year, we are recognized as one of Greater Toronto’s Top Employer’s for 2026 - we offer fantastic career and development opportunities, with all of our profits going to charity and good causes.

What you'll be doing 

• Successfully complete each program rotation, meeting the performance goals and success measures set by the department manager and mentor.

• Develop a strong understanding of the learning objectives associated with each rotation.

• Complete all 10 Chartered Insurance Professional (CIP) courses and earn the CIP designation through the Insurance Institute of Canada.

• Complete a Customer Development Placement, meeting all established success criteria.

What you'll need to have

• A university degree or college diploma from a recognized post‑secondary institution.

• Approximately 1–2 years of work or volunteer experience (co‑op, internships, summer roles, part‑time work, or extracurricular experience welcome).

• A strong interest in building a career in the commercial insurance industry.

• Willingness to commit to completing the Chartered Insurance Professional (CIP) designation within three years.

• Demonstrated strong work ethic, with the ability to self‑manage, prioritize tasks, and thrive in a team‑based environment.

• Adaptable, resourceful, and eager to learn.

• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and relationship‑building skills.

• Strong computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, with the ability to work with and interpret data effectively.

What makes you stand out

• Demonstrated curiosity and eagerness to learn, shown through academic projects, internships, or community involvement.

• Strong analytical mindset with the ability to interpret data and apply insights in real‑world situations.

• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with a positive attitude and a commitment to professional growth.

What we offer

At Ecclesiastical Insurance, we believe work should feel rewarding — and we mean that in every way! Our Total Rewards package goes way beyond competitive pay, bringing you excellent benefits, wellness & well-being support, and perks that make a real difference. 

We’re committed to transparency and fairness for this role; the base salary range is between $55,000 and $67,700. That’s just the base —the full package includes so much more! Actual pay depends on your experience, skills, and fit for the role. If this range isn’t quite what you had in mind, we’d still love to hear from you!

 Compensation & Financial Perks

• Competitive annual bonus - where individual performance is recognized.

• Defined Contribution Pension Plan (DCPP) - Up to 8% and no employee matching required.

• Voluntary RRSP & TFSA programs – Grow your savings your way.

Work-Life Balance

• Hybrid work model – Supporting a healthy blend of work and home life.

• Time off - paid vacation, plus paid wellness, personal, and volunteer days.

• Summer hours – More sunshine, less screen time!

Home & Roam Perks

• Monthly allowance – For commuting costs and home office supplies.

Health & Wellness

• Employer-paid benefits – Vision, health, dental, life, and income protection.

• Spending accounts – Health Care & Healthy Living Accounts to keep you thriving.

• Wellness perks – Fresh fruit, snacks, and summer ice cream days!

Learning & Development

• Professional development – Tuition support & awards for CIP, FCIP, CRM, and more.

• Personal development – Take that pottery class or learn guitar – we’ve got you!

Culture & Engagement

• Fun at work – Lunch & Learns, after-work socials, and Lunch with Leaders events.

Giving Back

• Giving back is in our DNA – Team volunteer events, employee-nominated charitable donations, community grants, and more.

About us

Ecclesiastical Insurance is a unique specialist insurance company that is deeply committed to protecting the needs of organizations that enrich the lives of others and to supporting initiatives that help improve the lives of those in need. 

We insure some of Canada’s most historic and culturally significant places, as well as the arts, retirement living, education, charities, and faith organizations.

Benefact Group is a unique international financial services Group made up of over 30 businesses. We are owned by a charity and have been the 3rd largest UK corporate donor over a decade*, having given away £250 million since 2014. We have ambitious plans to become the UK’s number one corporate donor, with strategic objectives in place to double the Group’s size.

We believe it’s essential to attract, empower, grow and reward talented people, offering fantastic opportunities for career and personal development. Our giving ethos, 135-year history and the diversity of what we do, has enabled us to build a culture of kindness, great ambition, and of passionate people driven to do better and be better.

At Benefact Group, we are committed to creating an inclusive culture and building an environment where each and every one of us feels valued and respected. We are a community made up of people with a range of different backgrounds, abilities, perspectives, beliefs and interests and we value the strength this brings to us as a Group. We welcome applications from everyone.

If you need any additional support during the recruitment process, then please let us know.