Verifier

at  Saskatchewan Crop Insurance Corporation

QUALIFICATIONS:

• To be successful in this position you will need a Grade 12 diploma, plus working knowledge of agriculture, farm tax and accounting practice. Other qualifications include:
• Analytical skills with the ability to exercise sound judgment and solve errors or issues, while analyzing detailed information.
• Written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate clearly to a variety of individuals including coworkers, customers and/or their agents.
• Interpersonal skills; customer focused with experience dealing with any difficult and unpredictable situation in a calm, professional manner.
• Self motivated, exhibiting initiative to contribute to overall unit’s success as a team player, or independently.
• Accountability skills to appropriately manage one’s time, and organize priorities to meet deadlines and verification file quotas.
• Knowledge and experience with database computer applications, Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Experience in farm risk management programs.
• A criminal record check is required.
• Should the successful candidate participate in the Crop Insurance or AgriStability Programs, their account must be in good standing.
• Grade 12 Diploma

• The Verifier reports to the Team Manager, Verification and is responsible to evaluate AgriStability applications to verify information and to identify problematic circumstances or administrative issues through a thorough review of income and expense statements in conjunction with inventory, receivables, payables and prepaid expenses to ensure they are reasonable and within program tolerances.
• Interpret and evaluate applications/requests to verify information submitted by individuals, partnerships, corporations, trusts and cooperatives.
• Identify problematic circumstances or administrative issues through a thorough review of income and expense statements in conjunction with inventory, receivables, payables and prepaid expenses to ensure they are reasonable and within program tolerances.
• Contact producers and/or their authorized representative to obtain and exchange information, confirm program requirements, address complaints and resolve issues on behalf of customer.
• Review applications within first signature signing authority and authorize payments as per program guidelines.
• Document and maintain records of actions during the verification process.
• Provide advice and guidance to external customers and stakeholders.
• Communicate customer issues and trends to supervisor to improve customer service and program enhancements.