Recognized as one of BC's Top Employers (2021):
By Richard Yerema and Kristina Leung, Mediacorp Canada Inc. staff editors (Feb 15, 2021)
Here are some of the reasons why Family Insurance Solutions Inc. was selected as one of BC's Top Employers (2021):
- Family Insurance Solutions starts new employees with three weeks of paid vacation and also considers previous work experience when setting vacation entitlements for newly hired experienced employees
- Family Insurance Solutions helps employees to balance their work and personal lives with flexible hours, telecommuting, shortened and compressed work week options, and up to seven personal days
- Family Insurance Solutions employees are encouraged to get involved and volunteer with their favourite charities, receiving up to two paid volunteer days each year and matching charitable donations -- employees also have the opportunity to provide feedback and help direct the company's charitable support program

Employees at Family Insurance Solutions spent a day volunteering at the Salvation Army
Highlights
Industry | Insurance agencies and brokerages |
Established in Canada | 1989 |
Parent company | Economical Insurance |
Parent company head office | Waterloo ON |
Major Canadian hiring locations | Vancouver BC |
Full-time employees in Canada | 62 |
Part-time employees in Canada | 8 |
Average age of employees in Canada | 43.07 years |
Longest serving employee | 30.15 years |
Long-term savings | matching RSP, non-matching RSP |
Health plan premium | as part of the health plan, the employer pays up to 60% of the premiums |
Flexible work options | flexible work hours, 35-hour work week (with full pay), shortened work week (fewer hours with less pay), compressed work week, telecommuting |
Vacation allowance | new employees receive 3 weeks of paid vacation after their first year on the job |
Outside survey period | outside consultant surveys are held every 24 months |
Employee performance reviews | employees receive individual performance reviews every 12 months |
In-house training initiatives | in-house training, online training, paid internships |
Related tuition subsidies | employer covers up to 100% of tuition per year |
Employee charitable involvement | employees are involved in selection of charities, employees receive paid time off to volunteer, (up to 2 paid days) |
The Career Directory
Family Insurance Solutions Inc. has been selected for The Career Directory, our guide to entry-level recruitment for recent college and university graduates.

Family Insurance Solutions employees enjoying the sunshine at the staff summer party
Highlights for New Grads
Industry | Insurance agencies and brokerages |
Full-time employees in Canada | 50 to 100 |
Parent company | Economical Insurance |
Parent company head office | Waterloo ON |
Major Canadian hiring locations | Vancouver BC |
Student opportunities | paid internships, summer jobs, co-op opportunities |
Training | subsidies for professional accreditation, online training, in-house training |
Tuition subsidies (related to job) | yes |
Typical new grad positions | Marketing Coordinator, Human Resources Assistant, Underwriting Administrative Assistant, Technical Support Analyst (Tier 1), Accounting Analyst |
Starting salary | $40K to $45K |
Work benefits | health benefits for new employees, flexible work hours, telecommuting, transit subsidies, employees receive paid time off to volunteer, (up to 2 paid days) |
Vacation allowance | new employees receive 3 weeks of paid vacation after their first year on the job |
Academic fields recruited
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Bachelor of Commerce / Business Administration
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Community College Diploma
- Business
- Human Resources
- Information Technology
- Insurance
- Marketing / Sales
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Professional Accreditation
- Insurance (RIBO, OTL, CIP)
- Other Business / Technical/ Industry Certifications
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Secondary Education
- High School Diploma