Company Information

One of Canada's oldest and most respected debt solution providers. We help people, and businesses, get out of debt and start rebuilding their lives and businesses again. Established in 1979, Farber has over 230 employees working across Canada and has helped over 150,000+ Canadians get out of debt.
And now we’re embarking on our next stage of innovation & significant growth. To do that, we hire experienced, enthusiastic, motivated, innovative, and customer-centric team members to play critical roles in helping us reach our ambitious goals, so we can better serve the growing number of Canadians who are in need.

Position Summary

In this role, you, as a Licensed Insolvency Trustee, will be primarily based at your residence or at a Farber office while supporting the satellite offices in the surrounding area. A key responsibility is to perform remote-based video and phone assessments for Debt Solution Managers (DSMs). When required you will be required to perform in-person assessments of debtors at assigned non-resident offices. Your assessments will also include a review of the quality of file compiled in our CRM system to ensure efficiencies of the review of same with the Resolution Team.

Your attendance in these meetings is to provide and ensure exceptional client service while maintaining the Firm’s high professional and legal standards.

Other key responsibilities would include review and signature of Statements of Receipts and Disbursements, technical review of various materials and training.

Responsibilities

Perform assessments of consumer debtors seeking an insolvency filing
Statement of Receipts and Disbursements review and signature
When required, perform initial meetings
Chair certain meetings of creditors and negotiating with creditors as applicable
Support the local team in technical client challenges
Accept new estate filings under your LIT license number as required
Attend at the regional Court as needed
Other management duties as assigned which would be dependent on experience and management skill
File administration duties may also be assigned

Qualifications

A license to act as a Licensed Insolvency Trustee in Canada
5 years minimum of experience in an insolvency practice required (not necessarily post-licensing experience)
Previous work experience in corporate or other complex insolvency and working on restructuring files is an asset
Preference will be given to candidates based in the province of BC or those able to work Pacific Standard Time hours.
Completion of a bachelor’s degree with a relevant field of study
A multi-jurisdictional LIT license is an asset
A self-starter with a strong work ethic to effectively set and meet monthly targets
Proven ability to learn new technologies and processes
Willingness and ability to work well within a team of experts
High level of ethics to ensure we always do right by the consumer and other stakeholders
Strong multi-tasking skills and able to manage competing priorities to ensure deadlines are met and client satisfaction is maximized
Interpersonal skills that facilitate positive outcomes for business promotional efforts
Strong and concise verbal and written communication skills
Detail-oriented and logical; able to navigate through issues and provide effective solutions to problems
Strong financial analytical skills, including experience with Microsoft Windows, Outlook and Excel
Knowledge of insolvency industry software programs would an asset
Other professional designation(s) is (are) an asset

Our Culture at Farber

At Farber, we’re in the business of helping people—and this ethos extends not only to our clients, but to our employees, partners. We are committed to taking action and to deliver an inclusive, diverse, and equitable workplace that our staff experience every day. This commitment also shapes our culture, which is one of a kind and unique. We are proud to have a dedicated culture committee who organize events, and consists of staff volunteers, they hand out awards for recognition and support the many holidays in our community to celebrate our inclusive and diverse workforce at Farber.

Farber encourages applications from all qualified candidates who represent the diversity of Canada. 

If you require any accommodations throughout the recruitment process—including alternate interview formats, accessible materials, or any other accommodations—we encourage you to contact us at careers@farbergroup.com.

We thank all candidates for submitting their resume, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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