Associate Benefits Consultant

People Corporation; Toronto; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health and dental保险

Retirement savings plan

Health and wellness programs

Training opportunities and designation

Job summary

People Corporation seeks an Associate Benefits Consultant to design and manage group medical, dental, life and disability benefits for mid-to-large clients. You will support the team, develop client plans, and contribute to renewal analyses and carrier negotiations.

You will collaborate with Benefits Consultants and analysts, mentor junior staff, and travel within the GTA to meet clients and deliver services. LLQP or Life License is a plus and ongoing professional development is encouraged.

Qualifications

• 4–5 years of relevant experience in group benefits, benefits consulting, group insurance, underwriting, or a related field.
• Strong understanding of group benefits plans incl. medical, dental, life, disability, and special risk benefits.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills across clients, carriers and colleagues.
• Strong analytical skills to interpret data, assess benefit plans, analyze costs, and develop recommendations.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint, and ability to create client presentations and reports.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to design and management of group benefits for clients.
• Develop strategies to support client retention and mitigate risk.
• Assess client group insurance risks and recommend plan designs.
• Prepare renewals, cost analyses, and presentation materials.
• Ensure smooth transition of benefits to new carriers and map plans.

Skills

Client service

Communication

Analytical skills

Project management

Travel readiness

Education

LLQP or Life License

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

iCare

EPIC

Job description

As part of a dedicated, professional team, you will provide consulting services to and manage projects for medium and large clients. You will leverage your experience as a benefits expert to make recommendations on plan design, pricing and delivery of group benefit programs. You will participate, collaborate, and support the team and Benefits Consultant(s) in delivering impactful solutions to clients.

The Associate Benefits Consultant will:

• Contribute to the overall design and management of group medical, dental, life, disability and special risk benefits for clients; including:

• Develop and implement strategies and activities to support client retention

• Identify the client’s group insurance risks and recommends appropriate plan design and cost mitigation strategies

• Assess, negotiate, write reports and prepare presentations relating to group renewals

• Assessment, negotiation and report/presentation preparation for marketing and peer review of quote comparisons;

• Be accountable for the smooth transition of benefits to new carriers ensuring any client risk and exposure is mitigated (i.e. plan mapping, member coverage, communication);

• Price and analyze costings including assessment and analysis of alternative funding arrangements;

• Act as “second chair” for medium to large clients

• Manage the quality and timeliness of client deliverables

• Develop annual client plans to ensure clients are receiving value added service and that the work being produced aligns with client goals and objectives

• Participating in client calls and meetings as appropriate and assisting with the preparation of presentations, documents, etc.

• Manage client expectations and effectively deal with concerns or issues

• Mentor analysts/technical staff and other team members as needed and peer review work

• Other responsibilities may also include, as needed:

• Assist on specific projects, initiatives and research;

• Support new business/sales initiatives

• Continuing education to maintain a high level of knowledge of employee benefit legislation, administrative issues, plan rules, claim management and client specific procedures

• Participate in industry conferences, seminars, etc. in order to promote services and keep abreast of industry trends and activities

• Represent People Corporation in the market and be a successful brand ambassador.

• Maintain an expert knowledge of the complete line of People Corporation products and services.

• Foster and develop positive supplier relations to enable strong partnerships for your clients

• Build and maintain strong relationships with colleagues, shared services, practice areas, etc. across the organization.

To be successful as an Associate Benefits Consultant with People Corporation, you will need:

• 4–5 years of relevant experience in group benefits, benefits consulting, group insurance, underwriting, or a related field.

• Strong understanding of group benefits plans, including medical, dental, life, disability, and special risk benefits.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with clients, carriers, colleagues, and other stakeholders.

• Strong technical and analytical skills, with the ability to interpret data, assess benefit plans, analyze costs, and develop recommendations.

• Intermediate to advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint, with strong overall proficiency in Microsoft Office. Experience preparing client presentations, reports, spreadsheets, and other professional deliverables is highly valued.

• Strong organizational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple client priorities, deadlines, and deliverables while maintaining a high level of accuracy.

• Ability to work independently while also collaborating effectively with Benefits Consultants, analysts, and other team members.

• Strong client service and relationship management skills, with confidence participating in client meetings, presentations, and discussions.

• Ability and willingness to travel within the GTA to attend client meetings and other business-related activities.

• LLQP or Life License is considered an asset. Candidates who do not currently hold a license will be supported by the company in obtaining their license within six months of joining.

• Experience with iCare and/or EPIC is considered an asset.

• Experience with renewals, quote comparisons, marketing/peer reviews, plan design, pricing, and carrier negotiations is an asset.

• A proactive, client-focused approach with strong attention to detail and the ability to identify issues, assess risks, and recommend practical solutions.

What’s in it for you:

• Comprehensive health and dental insurance.

• Retirement savings plan with company contributions.

• Health and wellness programs, including mental health support.

• Training opportunities and assistance in obtaining professional designations.

• Competitive compensation package.

At People Corporation we are committed to helping businesses succeed. We are a national provider of benefits, retirement, wealth, wellness, and human resource solutions. Our experts and solutions serve over 20,000 clients representing nearly 3 million Canadians. We offer customized solutions designed to fit the unique needs of businesses and their employees, members and stakeholders.

Providing an inclusive, accessible environment, where all employees and clients feel valued, respected and supported is something we’re committed to. We are dedicated to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities in which we live, and to creating an environment where every employeehas the opportunity toreach their potential. If you require an accommodation or an alternative format of any posting please reach out to [e-mail].

Salary Range

The base salary for this position is between $85,000 - 90,000 annually.

This represents base salary only and does not represent other variable compensation components of our total compensation (i.e. annual bonus). The actual base salary will vary depending on local market conditions, geography and relevant job-related factors such as knowledge, skills, qualifications, experience, and education/training. If you are selected to move forward in our recruitment process, the Talent Acquisition Specialist will be able to provide additional details of the total compensation for this role.