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Here is what one of our current team members has to say about her experience at Mac Vanderhout Insurance Brokers.

“I am a recent graduate of Sheridan College and I have been working for Mac Vanderhout since May 2009. 

I have really enjoyed working with the staff here, everyone’s great!  We work in such a warm, friendly atmosphere.  The staff here works really well as a team and they’re always willing to help each other out.

I love how there’s always something new to learn; you never have a chance to get bored.  As long as you’re hard-working and motivated, you’re bound to succeed here at Mac Vanderhout Insurance Brokers!”

~ Lindsey te Brake

Here is what one of our retired team members has to say about us. Carol still comes in to help us out when we need some extra assistance.

The staff is outstanding……

“I started working for Mac Vanderhout Insurance in 1994. When I first started, I was planning to work for five to six more years, however, it was not until December 2006 that I retired.

The staff is outstanding and a joy to work with. The Vanderhout Family has been a role model to all of us. The family has been very supportive to me, personally.

I do miss coming into the office everyday, however, I do come in occasionally and thoroughly enjoy those days!”

~Carol Cunningham

We have an exceptional Burlington office located several minutes from the junction of the Q.E.W., 403 and the 407. Our office building includes a great café (which is open for lunch and breakfast) for eat in or take out, a covered outdoor eating area, fitness centre and abundant free parking adjacent to our ground floor office entrance. We have our own lunchroom. We are close to Sobeys, Costco, Williams, Tim Horton's and many stores and restaurants. The surrounding neighborhood is great for walking during lunch.

Our Protection Team is totally committed to the growth of our company and protecting our clients. Most of our team members have been with us at least 7 years and they enjoy being part of the team.

It is important that you understand our culture and expectations before you apply. Below is a list of principles and habits that our existing team strongly embraces. If you are uncomfortable with any of the information below, you will not be a good fit on our team and you will not enjoy working here.

Are you the type of person that would be a good fit for our team?

• You need to be able to get to work reliably and on time.
• You must be 100% fluent in English and have a pleasant phone manner.  If you have a second language that is great! You will wear a wireless telephone headset.
• You must have excellent computer skills and be open to increased automation of all tasks. We strive to eliminate paper wherever practical.  You will have a scanner at your desk.
• You must be a detail oriented type of person with an excellent memory. Our office is fast paced and our clients depend on you to protect them properly.
• Because we strive for a high-level of work productivity and efficiency, we actively discourage personal internet and phone usage during office hours.
• You must have a positive, upbeat attitude.  We have great staff that is easy to get along with.  We appreciate a positive attitude.  
• You must be absolutely totally honest and ethical.
• Only high energy, highly motivated, very coachable, enthusiastic people with solid administrative skills should apply.  Our people are committed to being part of a fast paced, team oriented, forward thinking culture.
• You must be committed to learning.  Change is constant and fast in our office.  We focus on streamlining and automating systems and procedures, new tools and software, and the ever-changing insurance world.   
• You should be a graduate of a university or college program
• You must be able to work independently and be organized.
• You must be willing to follow procedures.  Most things need to be done a certain way.  Some tasks require creativity and personal choice.  When there are procedures, you must be able to follow them.
• You must be willing to work as part of a team. There is no “I” in team.   

Everyday is different.  We are always busy and a have a changing environment.

Marketing every single day is a must. If you think you qualify and would enjoy being a part of our team, here is some information about us and our benefits.

Our firm was founded by Mac Vanderhout over 55 years ago. We are an independent property casualty, individual life and group benefit insurance brokerage. Our property casualty business is evenly split between personal and commercial lines. We represent many insurers. We presently have a staff of about 10 employees. Work hours are 8:15 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. Monday to Friday.

Our benefits program is excellent, it includes:

• Health, Dental, Life & Disability
• Fitness Centre Membership
• Group RRSP
• Paid Time Off (combination of vacation and sick/personal time) accrues at 1.5 days per month – 18 days per year during the first year that you are with our firm.
• 9 Paid Holidays per year (Statutory Holidays plus Family Day).
• Substantial Broker Bonus and Incentive Plan