Benefits Analyst

TELUS; Toronto; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

TELUS is looking for a Benefits Analyst to support organizational clients with their group insurance needs in Toronto. The role involves analyzing financial data, maintaining quality standards, and building strong client relationships in a collaborative environment. Ideal candidates will possess strong analytical skills and a post-secondary education, aiming to contribute to enhancing benefit plan operations.

Qualifications

• New graduates and/or 1-2 years of relevant experience.
• Post-secondary education required.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Respond to client inquiries about group insurance plans.
• Analyze and prepare financial information for benefit plans.
• Organize mass communication to clients' plan members.

Skills

Mathematical skills

Analytical skills

Customer focus

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Education

Post-secondary education

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

TELUS Health is empowering every person to live their healthiest life. Guided by our vision, we are leveraging the power of our leading edge technology and focusing on the uniqueness of each individual to create the future of health. As a global-leading health and well-being provider – encompassing physical, mental and financial health – TELUS Health is improving health outcomes for consumers, patients, healthcare professionals, employers and employees.

The Impact You’ll Make and What We’ll Accomplish Together:

We are seeking a Benefits Analyst to provide comprehensive technical support to organizational clients, plan members, and our internal Benefits team. In this role, you'll serve as a key liaison in the administration of group insurance plans, combining analytical expertise with exceptional customer service to ensure seamless benefit plan operations. You'll be responsible for analyzing financial data, maintaining quality control standards, and building strong client relationships while supporting both routine administration and special projects in our collaborative team environment.

What You’ll Do:

• Respond to client inquiries pertaining to their group insurance plans as well as build the relationship between clients and other members of team
• Review and analyze benefit plan contracts and documentation as well as update client information on internal databases
• Analyze and prepare financial information relating to benefits plan annual renewals and client proposals
• Mediate with internal administrators and insurance providers regarding administration of client plans
• Analyze payroll files, carrier files, and premium statements to ensure accuracy
• Organize mass communication and administration packages being sent to clients’ plan members
• Attend and present at internal training sessions to share/build knowledge of industry topics and trends as well as attend and participate in client meetings on occasion
• Ensure that quality control and service standards are attained with every transaction
• Assists with special projects, as required
  
  
  

Qualifications

You're the Missing Piece of the Puzzle:

• New graduates and/or 1 – 2 years relevant experience
• Post-secondary education
• Excellent mathematical and analytical skills
• Exceptional customer focus
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Dedicated team player, who demonstrates initiative and independence
• Excellent time management skills and the ability to manage multiple assignments
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and the ability to learn internal software quickly and thoroughly
  
  
  

Great to haves

• Related courses in group benefits (CEBS)
• Experience at the Analyst level in Group Benefits
  
  
  

A Bit About Us

We’re a people-focused, customer-first, purpose-driven team who works together every day to innovate and do good. We improve lives through our technology solutions and foster a culture of innovation that empowers team members to solve complex problems and create remarkable human outcomes in a digital world.

TELUS is proud to foster an inclusive culture that embraces diversity. We are committed to fair employment practices and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. We offer accommodation for applicants with disabilities, as required, during the recruitment process.

Disclaimer: In accordance with the TELUS Health Solutions Data Center Security Policy, as a condition of employment, all team members whose job functions require they work at a Data Center and/or have access to detailed knowledge of technology related to client service delivery, are subject to a Personnel Security Screening conducted through the Government of Canada.

The health and safety of our team, customers and communities is paramount to TELUS. Accordingly, we require anyone joining our TELUS Health Care Centres to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19.

Note for Quebec candidates: if knowledge of English is required for this position, it is because the team member will be asked, on a regular basis, to interact in English with external or internal parties or to use English applications or software as part of their tasks.

By applying to this role, you understand and agree that your information will be shared with the TELUS Group of Companies’ Talent Acquisition team(s) and/or any leader(s) who will be part of the selection process.