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Supervisors, Finance and Insurance Clerks  (NOC 1212)
Montréal Region
Description |  Titles |  Duties |   Related Occupations

Supervisors in this unit group supervise and co-ordinate the activities of workers in the following unit groups: <i>Accounting and Related Clerks</i> (1431), <i>Payroll Clerks</i> (1432), <i>Customer Service Representatives &ndash; Financial Services</i> (1433), <i>Banking, Insurance and Other Financial Clerks</i> (1434) and <i>Collectors</i> (1435). They are employed by banks and other financial institutions, insurance companies, and by other establishments throughout the private and public sectors.

accounts payable supervisor, accounts receivable supervisor, bank clerks supervisor, billing supervisor, bookkeeping supervisor, collection supervisor, credit supervisor, payroll supervisor, savings supervisor, supervisor of accounting, supervisor, claims adjusters, supervisor, customer service representatives.

Supervisors in this unit group perform some or all of the following duties:
  • Implement efficient working processes and co-ordinate, assign and review the work of clerks engaged in the following duties: administering accounts payable and receivable; processing, verifying and recording financial documents and forms; administering payrolls; serving customers in banks, trust companies and other financial institutions; processing, verifying and recording insurance claims and forms; and collecting user fees and payments on overdue accounts
  • Examine and verify accuracy of work and authorize routine payments, credits, deposits and withdrawals
  • Establish work schedules and procedures and co-ordinate activities with other work units or departments
  • Resolve work-related problems and prepare and submit progress and other reports
  • Identify training needs and train workers in job duties and company policies
  • Requisition supplies and materials
  • Ensure smooth operation of computer systems and equipment and arrange for maintenance and repair work
  • May perform the same duties as workers supervised.
Included Cities in Region | Service Canada Offices

Montréal, L'Île-Bizard

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Education & Job Requirements for Supervisors, Finance and Insurance Clerks in Montréal Region

Education and job requirements can vary by region. Workers in regulated occupations require a licence to work legally. Workers in non-regulated occupations do not require a licence, but employers may have other certification requirements.

Employment Requirements

Employment requirements are prerequisites generally needed to enter an occupation.

  • Completion of a college program or courses in bookkeeping, accounting or a related subject is required.
  • Experience in the clerical occupation supervised is required.

Regulation by Province/Territory

Some provinces and territories regulate certain professions and trades while others do not. If you have a licence to work in one province, your licence may not be accepted in other provinces or territories. Consult the table below to determine in which province or territory your occupation/trade is regulated.

Table of job opportunities for your chosen occupation at the provincial or territorial level.
Province and Territory Regulation
Alberta
Not regulated
British Columbia
Not regulated
Manitoba
Not regulated
New Brunswick
Not regulated
Newfoundland and Labrador
Not regulated
Northwest Territories
Not regulated
Nova Scotia
Not regulated
Nunavut
Not regulated
Ontario
Not regulated
Prince Edward Island
Not regulated
Québec
Not regulated
Saskatchewan
Not regulated
Yukon
Not regulated

Education Programs

Programs in the order in which they are most likely to supply graduates to this occupation (Supervisors, Finance and Insurance Clerks):

Information for Newcomers

Credential Assessment

Provincial credential assessment services assess academic credentials for a fee. Contact a regulatory body or other organization to determine if you need an assessment before spending money on one that is not required or recognized.

The assessment will tell you how your education compares with educational standards in the province or territory where you are planning to settle can help you in your job search.

Please consult the Montréal Region and Québec tabs for more useful information related to education and job requirements.