Consultant, Employee Benefits

HUB International; Burnaby; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

RRSP matching

Tuition financing and career training

Flexible benefits options

Wellness initiatives

Collaborative environment

Career development

Job summary

HUB International is seeking an Employee Benefits Consultant to work with our BC Employee Benefits team in either Vancouver or Burnaby. You will manage strategic client relationships and oversee the full benefits cycle, from plan design to renewals, ensuring excellent client service.

Candidates should have 5+ years in employee benefits insurance, hold an LLQP license or be willing to obtain one, and show proficiency with MS Office. A post-secondary education with CEBS or GBA is preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years of Employee Benefits Insurance experience.
• Life insurance license (LLQP) or willingness to obtain.
• Post-secondary education; CEBS or GBA designations preferred.
• Proficient in MS Office, especially Excel and PowerPoint.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy; strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Understand client needs and culture with guidance from leadership.
• Identify gaps and opportunities within client benefit structures.
• Develop strategic relationships with key account contacts.
• Oversee the complete employee benefits cycle: design, provider search, implementation, reporting, renewals, communications.
• Collaborate with sales and client service teams to deliver solutions and meet client timelines.

Skills

Employee Benefits

LLQP License

CEBS/GBA

MS Office (Excel/PowerPoint)

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

Post-secondary education

CEBS designation

GBA designation

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

Who We Are We are BC’s largest Insurance Broker and looking for individuals to grow with us! A career at HUB means your career opportunities are endless. From auto, personal or commercial lines, claims, employee benefits, administration, to becoming a full-time producer or account manager, we have a role for you. Our culture is renowned within the industry, and we value our people. Helping our clients protect what matters most is crucial to who we are, and we are on the lookout for those who share the same passion.

What We’re Looking For

The Consultant works closely with the Employee Benefits team to understand client needs and priorities. You will be responsible for developing strategic relationships with key account contacts. This role may be based out of our Vancouver or Burnaby office location. Both locations are centrally located and easily accessible by SkyTrain and transit with many shops, restaurants and other amenities nearby.

Responsibilities

• Understand client needs and culture with the support of the VP, Employee Strategies and Business Development Leads
• Identify gaps and opportunities within your client’s current structure based on their guiding principles
• Develop strategic relationships with key account contacts
• Oversee the complete employee benefits cycle: plan design review, provider search, implementation, reporting, renewal negotiations, employee communication
• Communicate relevant industry trends to your client block to prepare them for long term planning
• Design and deliver presentations to clients, leading client meetings as well as key employee presentations
• Review all client facing materials authored by the Client Service Manager and Analyst teams
• Work closely with insurance partnerships through problem solving, negotiations and maintaining positive relationships
• Collaborate with the business development team and leadership team on shared client knowledge and insights
• Understand client needs and priorities, and working with the client and the Client Service Manager to resolve escalated administrative, contractual and financial issues
• Effectively track and communicate the progress of monthly/quarterly metrics to internal stakeholders and the leadership team
• Work collaboratively to complete follow-up items from in-person meetings while managing client timelines - communicating meeting activity and client account details to the team for file updates and account management
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned

Skills, Characteristics & Qualifications

• 5+ years of Employee Benefits Insurance Experience, group retirement experience is an asset
• Life Insurance (LLQP) License or willing to obtain
• Post-secondary education required and completion of (or working towards) related courses in group benefits (CEBS, GBA designations preferred)
• Intermediate to advanced MS Office knowledge, with focus on Excel and PowerPoint
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal

Where This Can Take You

We invest in our employees! We offer hands‑on coaching and mentorship, alongside extensive sales training to ensure you succeed, today and tomorrow. Your journey with HUB can open doors to a diverse, rewarding career within the insurance industry and beyond!

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation
• Company matching RRSP contributions
• Tuition financing and career‑related training and development
• Customizable flexible benefits options for you and your family
• Mental and physical wellness initiatives
• A positive, collaborative and team‑oriented environment
• Ongoing personal and career development

The compensation for this position is a variable compensation structure, i.e., discretionary draw plus commission. As such, the total compensation earned will vary depending on the successful candidate’s book of business at a particular time. The expected draw plus commission will be impacted by factors such as the successful candidate’s skills, experience and working location, as well as the specific position’s business line, scope and level. Due to the variable nature of this sales‑based compensation structure, more definitive prospective information is not possible. HUB International is proud to offer comprehensive benefit and total compensation packages which could include extended health benefits, disability insurance, RRSP matching, paid‑time‑off benefits, eligible bonuses and equity for some positions.

Our Culture Starts with You

We are looking for SELF-STARTERS with an ENTREPRENEURIAL mindset who will take OWNERSHIP of their business. We want you to be INNOVATIVE and open to sharing your ideas. You work with URGENCY while providing a high level of PROFESSIONAL SERVICE towards our customers, communities, & colleagues. You are a TEAM PLAYER who positively impact those around them; We MOTIVATE each other to GROW TOGETHER. You work with a high degree of INTEGRITY and ACCOUNTABILITY.

Department Sales

• Required Experience: 5-7 years of relevant experience
• Required Travel: Up to 25%

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HUB International is one of North America’s largest insurance brokers, delivering risk management, insurance, employee benefits, retirement and wealth management solutions to businesses and individuals across the United States and Canada — through locally led teams backed by national expertise, giving you the agility of a local partner and the reach of a global organization.