Job Summary
We are continually searching for great talent; individuals who possess a deep commitment to the customers and markets we serve. If you would like to join a company that is committed to the success of each employee and offers challenge, purpose and the opportunity to grow both personally and professionally in a team-oriented environment, you'll enjoy a career with us! We understand that fostering a diverse and inclusive environment is critical for the success of our business, and we actively work towards it every day.

As a Commercial Underwriter, you will be responsible for conducting and reviewing transactional information in order to request title and off title searches from various municipalities, review documents, discuss problems with customers, underwrite defects and issue policies. Technical knowledge of the practice of real estate law and an understanding of the mechanics of a real estate transaction is crucial.

Here’s how you’ll contribute

Receive search service requests and title insurance orders by phone, online, email and portal

Conduct title and off title searches and follow ups in order to provide responses to the customer by transaction requisition date

Review underlying documentation including title reports, searches, surveys and other related documents

Underwrite and prepare title insurance policies

Respond to customer inquiries with respect to policy coverage, underwriting, rates and procedures

Provide superior customer service and maintain strong customer relationships

Here’s what you’ll bring





5 years experience as a real estate law clerk in a law firm working on real estate files from open to close

Professional and customer service focused, with excellent communication skills

Strong analytical skills, ability to pay attention to detail while managing multiple tasks in a fast paced environment

Ability to work independently as well as with a team

Proficiency in Microsoft office

Title insurance experience an asset

Bilingualism is an asset (French and English)

Total Direct Compensation
65,391 - 86,867

Any pay range is in $CAD. The stated pay range reflects the total expected compensation for this role (e.g., base pay plus any expected incentives or allowances, where applicable)

Here’s what sets us apart
Through mentoring, innovative tools, and a variety of programs that engage and reward, we empower each employee to be great and drive results.

Comprehensive perks that include Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP) and Wellness Essentials

Group retirement savings plan with company match

Paid holidays and generous paid time off

Paid volunteer opportunities and charitable donation matching

Employee recognition programs that include referral incentives





Potential for performance-based incentives

The opportunity to participate in our stock purchase plan

And more!

Equal Opportunity Statement
FCT is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to an active nondiscrimination program. All recruitment, hiring, placements, transfers, promotions, training, compensation, benefits, discipline, and other terms and conditions of employment will be on the basis of the qualifications of the individual regardless of race, colour, place of origin, ethnic origin, citizenship, handicap (including mental and physical disability), sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, creed (religion), marital status, family status (being in a parent/child relationship), age, or any other basis prohibited by the applicable provincial or federal human rights legislation.

Accessibility and Accommodation
In accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, a request for accommodation will be accepted as part of FCT’s hiring process. To avoid any delays in the recruitment process, if you require accommodation to apply, please provide your accommodation needs in advance. You may also be required to submit adequate medical/other documentation to Human Resources to support your request for accommodation.

Application Process
We may use AI assisted tools to help screen or assess applications; however, all hiring decisions include human review.

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📌 Search Assist Law Clerk/Underwriter (Vancouver, Calgary, Dartmouth and Moncton) (Alberta)
🏢 FCT
📍 Alberta