#WeAreGladYouAreHere The G.R.A.D. program gives you the opportunity to experience the limitless possibilities of our business working through rotations in Underwriting, Claims, Member Innovation and Optimization. So come join The Crew…We saved you a spot!
Applications open November 2025 and close early 2026.
High Impact
As an Associate, we will provide you with a high-impact accelerated program, rooted in getting to know our business. The focus is on skill enhancement and access to leadership so you can accelerate your career growth at The Commonwell…and we will have a lot of fun along the way!
Flexible
Our remote work first environment focuses on flexibility because we know that impactful work can happen anywhere! Our agile workstyle provides you with the flexibility to work remotely, or from one of our offices, to deliver your most meaningful contribution. We will equip you with the technology needed to hit the ground running.
Rewarding
We invest in our people, and reward their drive. High performance is celebrated here! The Commonwell focuses on doing things the right way, because it’s not just what you do, its how you do it.
WHAT IS THE G.R.A.D. PROGRAM?
A 2-year rotational program focused on getting to know our business and the vast opportunities within it. You’ll be building your business acumen, enhancing your technical skills and gaining a broad understanding of the opportunities that exist.
Technical training and professional development are embedded each step of the way! Associates will be supported through CIP completion, senior leadership coffee chats, special projects, mentorship and ongoing coaching and development.
AUTO CLAIMS AND PROPERTY CLAIMS
Grow technical skills in adjusting and claims management.
PERSONAL LINES UNDERWRITING
Build strong decision making and underwriting skills.
MEMBER INNOVATION
Understand product development and implementation.
OPTIMIZATION
Cultivate business operations acumen.
PERKS & BENEFITS
REMOTE WORK FIRST
Committed to a 100% remote work environment, offering flexible hours and a 35-hour work week, including options for a compressed schedule.
SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY
Receive 2 paid volunteer days and $100 annually to donate to a registered charity.
GROWTH & OPPORTUNITY
10% of our workforce was promoted last year. Employees are also eligible for education reimbursement and completion bonuses for CIP.
PENSION PROGRAM
Contribute 5%, 6%, or 7.5% to the defined contribution pension plan, with The Commonwell contributing 7.5%.
INCENTIVE PROGRAM
All permanent employees are eligible for an annual incentive, based 50% on company performance and 50% on individual performance.
VACATION & DIYW DAYS
Start with 15 paid vacation days and receive 5 paid DoItYOURWay (DIYW) days annually, encouraging a healthy work-life balance.
BENEFITS & WELLNESS
All permanent employees receive up to $750 annually for wellness reimbursements and earn prizes for taking daily wellness breaks. Flexible benefits are available for permanent roles from day one.
REWARDS & RECOGNITION
Earn Crew Applause points when colleagues say thank you and redeem for items like home goods, gift cards, concert tickets, community donations, and more through the Marketplace!
PEOPLE FIRST
Our people are our top priority! We are a certified Great Place to Work. If you want to hear more, check out what some of our Crew have to say about their experiences working here from early career to today!
Career Stories:
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“When I completed my Insurance program from Centennial, I knew The Commonwell was a great place to get started with my career as it aligned with my vision to deliver the best service to members. The G.R.A.D Program will be a great opportunity to learn and experience the Insurance Industry!”
– Zainab K. Claims Specialist Express Care, Property & Auto -
“When I changed careers after 23 years, the Business Insurance program gave me the basics I needed to jump right in at The Commonwell. The Commonwell has provided a fast paced learning environment to get my start in the insurance industry.”
– Aidis B. Claims Specialist Express Care, Property & Auto -
“As a new Canadian, the Centennial College Insurance Management program provided me with the knowledge to grow quickly into my role at The Commonwell where I’ve been able to apply my theoretical knowledge and gain valuable hands on experience.”
– Kristina B. Claims Specialist ADP Auto Express Care
WHO WE’RE LOOKING FOR
At The Commonwell we live the values of The Commonwell Way! In a nutshell, we are more focused on how we do something vs. what we do. We are genuinely engaged and invested in the well-being of others and we aspire to strengthen the communities that we serve. We are looking for Associates who value compassion, honesty and respect. We look for leaders, who learn from the past and look for opportunities to evolve.
We are driven to deliver exceptional member service and are looking for Associates who take accountability for their performance, who put people first and go the extra mile, always putting their best effort in and looking for ways to say yes. We pursue change and continue improvement and members of The Crew, look for ways to enhance long-term sustainability.
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