Benefits Analyst – 12-Month Contract with Potential for Permanent Opportunity

Go2STAFFING; Toronto; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits included

Job summary

Go2STAFFING seeks an experienced Benefits Analyst to join our Toronto team on a 12-month maternity leave contract, focusing on group benefits and delivering exceptional client service. You will support a portfolio of clients, handle renewals, plan changes, and day-to-day inquiries, collaborating with insurers and internal teams.

Potential to transition into a full-time permanent role. This position emphasizes accuracy, strong communication, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in group benefits in Canada.
• Strong analytical skills and experience in financial reporting for benefits.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Drive annual renewal analysis and negotiate with carriers.
• Analyze and optimize benefits plans with experience reporting and projections.
• Contribute to the design and management of group medical, dental, life, disability, and specialty benefits.
• Provide market analyses and cost comparisons to guide recommendations.
• Assist with carrier implementations and review benefit booklets and contracts for accuracy.
• Build strong relationships with clients and internal teams to drive success.

Skills

Effective communication

Client service oriented

Analytical thinking

Team collaboration

Time management

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

Benefits Analyst – 12-Month Contract with Potential for Permanent Opportunity

Benefits Analyst – 12-Month Contract with Potential for Permanent Opportunity

Location: Toronto, ON

Employment Type: 12-Month Contract – Maternity Leave Coverage

Benefits: Included

Are you an experienced Benefits Analyst with a strong background in group benefits and a passion for delivering exceptional client service? Our client is seeking a knowledgeable and client-focused professional to join their team on a 12-month contract providing maternity leave coverage, with the potential to transition into a full-time permanent position following the contract .

As a Benefits Advisor, you will be responsible for supporting a portfolio of group benefits clients, providing expert guidance on plan administration, renewals, changes, and day-to-day client needs. You will work closely with clients, insurers, and internal teams to ensure benefit programs are effectively managed and clients receive timely, knowledgeable support.

The ideal candidate will have strong knowledge of the group benefits industry , excellent communication and relationship-management skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to join a collaborative team, make an immediate impact, and potentially build a long-term career with the organization.

What You’ll Do:

• Drive strategic impact – Perform annual renewal analysis and negotiate with carriers to ensure the best outcomes for clients.
• Analyze and optimize benefits plans – Conduct experience reporting, budget projections, and plan performance reviews.
• Shape the future of benefits – Contribute to the design and management of group medical, dental, life, disability, and special risk benefits.
• Provide expert guidance – Conduct market analyses, compare costs, and make strategic recommendations.
• Ensure seamless execution – Assist with carrier/product implementations and review benefit booklets and contracts for accuracy.
• Be a trusted partner – Build strong relationships with clients, carriers, and internal teams to drive success.
  

Requirements

What You Bring to the Team:

• 5+ years of experience in group benefits with a deep understanding of the Canadian benefits landscape.
• Financial acumen – Strong analytical skills and experience in benefits underwriting and financial reporting.
• Tech-savvy mindset – Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Attention to detail – Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Collaboration & communication – A team player who thrives in both independent and cross-functional environments.
• Discretion & professionalism – Sensitivity to confidential information and a commitment to integrity.