Benefits Analyst

People Corporation; Toronto, Ottawa; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Benefits Analyst to join their dynamic team. This role involves providing group benefits consulting support, managing and designing benefits plans for medium and large clients. You will conduct market analysis, prepare reports, and collaborate with internal teams to ensure client satisfaction. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of the Canadian benefits landscape, excellent analytical skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Office tools. This is a fantastic opportunity to grow your career while contributing to meaningful client relationships and impactful projects in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Extended health care and dental benefits

Retirement savings plan with company contributions

Health & Wellness offerings

Mental Health programs

Assistance for industry designations

Competitive compensation

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in group benefits consulting.
• Knowledge of Canadian benefits industry and financial underwriting requirements.

Responsibilities

• Design and manage group medical, dental, and life benefits for clients.
• Perform renewal analysis and negotiations with carriers.

Skills

Group Benefits Consulting

Analytical Skills

Organizational Skills

Communication Skills

Financial Underwriting Knowledge

Attention to Detail

Client Relationship Management

Education

Bachelor's Degree

CEBS Designation (or willingness to obtain)

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

We are seeking a Benefits Analyst to join our team in Ottawa.

The Benefits Analyst will provide group benefits consulting support, including design and financial management for existing medium and large clients and prospects. The Benefits Analyst will work closely with internal consulting teams, interface with vendors, support client deliverables, and ensure quality standards are met.

The Benefits Analyst will:

• Contribute to the overall design and management of group medical, dental, life, disability and special risk benefits for clients.
• Perform annual renewal analysis and negotiations with carriers; prepare client reports and presentations.
• Complete experience reporting, budget projections and reviewing plan financial performance.
• Review financial statements for accuracy and adherence to underwriting agreements.
• Gather data and determine cost impact for plan design changes.
• Conduct marketings; including preparing and submitting specifications, analysis, cost comparisons and recommendations on marketing responses, and preparing marketing report.
• Support the consulting team in preparing documents for client presentations and meetings.
• Participate in industry conferences, seminars, etc. in order to keep abreast of industry trends and activities.
• Build relationships with clients, carriers, and internal, cross-functional teams.

To be successful as a Benefits Analyst with People Corporation, you will need:

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in group benefits.
• Knowledge of Canadian benefits industry and group benefits financial underwriting requirements for all types of employee benefits plans.
• Advanced competency with Microsoft Excel.
• Proficiency with Word, PowerPoint and Outlook.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Excellent organizational skills with strong attention to detail and high level of accuracy.
• Ability to manage and prioritize competing demands in order to meet client and company needs.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Sensitivity to confidential information.

All-star candidates will have:

• Fluency in both English & French.
• Experience in the public sector (hospitals, healthcare, municipalities).
• CEBS designation or willing to obtain.

What's in it for you:

• Learn by working alongside our experts.
• Extended health care and dental benefits.
• A retirement savings plan with company contributions.
• A suite of Health & Wellness offerings.
• Mental Health programs and support for you and your family.
• Assistance for the completion of industry designations.
• Competitive compensation.

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.

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