Consultant, GRS

People Corporation; Calgary; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extended health care

Dental benefits

Retirement savings plan with company"s

Health & Wellness offerings

Mental Health programs and support

Industry designation support

Job summary

People Corporation is seeking a GRS Consultant in Calgary to support growth and client retention through expert knowledge of group retirement solutions and strong client relationships.

You will lead servicing for retirement clients, drive cross-sales, and assist in governance and education initiatives while maintaining high service standards and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in retirement, pension, or group savings, ideally client-facing or advisory.
• Proven ability to build and maintain strong business relationships and deliver exceptional client service.
• Strong knowledge of group retirement programs, investments, governance, taxation, and regulatory requirements.
• Ability to identify client needs and develop practical, solution-oriented recommendations.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, written, and presentation skills.
• Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and service an assigned block of group retirement clients through proactive consulting and relationship management.
• Sell through marketings within an assigned block of GRS clients and other opportunities as assigned by leadership.
• Support growth targets by cross-selling and supporting special projects like ICPP and IFS.
• Support Group Solutions sales by introducing clients to other People Corporation services and products.
• Respond to inquiries related to plan design, governance, taxation, investments, and regulatory requirements.
• Develop strong client relationships to support high retention and satisfaction.
• Prepare client meeting materials, governance documents, and follow-up action items.
• Maintain governance processes and service models for retirement plan clients.
• Maintain accurate client records in internal systems and comply with branding/regulatory standards.

Skills

Client relationship management

Sales skills

Industry knowledge: retirement

Education

Undergraduate degree in Business/Finance or related field

LLQP license or willingness to obtain within 90 days

Job description

The GRS Consultant will support business growth and client retention through strong knowledge of group retirement solutions and the ability to build and maintain meaningful client relationships. This individual is committed to delivering a positive and memorable client experience and thrives in a collaborative and dynamic environment.

The Consultant, GRS will:

• Maintain and service an assigned block of group retirement clients through proactive consulting and relationship management

• Sales via marketings within an assigned block of GRS clients and other sales opportunities as assigned by the Senior Director, Sales like marketings for partner firms with GRS clients and new client opportunities.

• Support the Retirement practice in meeting and exceeding its annual growth targets by supporting cross-sales initiatives like ICPP and IFS.

• Support Group Solutions sales by opening doors to your assigned block of clients for other People Corporation services, solutions, and products.

• Respond to general and technical inquiries related to plan design, legislative requirements, governance, investments, taxation, and retirement industry best practices

• Develop strong client relationships to support high client retention and satisfaction levels

• Participate in finalist meetings and support the acquisition of new business opportunities

• Prepare client meeting materials, presentations, governance documentation, and follow-up meeting summaries including tracking and execution of action items

• Develop and maintain governance processes and service models for retirement plan clients

• Support special projects, webinars, member education sessions, and initiatives designed to enhance the client experience

• Maintain accurate client records and key information within internal systems and databases

• Ensure all client-facing materials comply with corporate branding standards and applicable regulatory or professional requirements

• Monitor market trends, pricing, products, services, and industry developments within the retirement and savings landscape

• Maintain and continuously develop technical expertise related to retirement legislation, taxation, investments, governance, compliance, and industry trends

• Participate in ongoing professional development through industry education, workshops, and continuing education opportunities

To be successful as a Consultant, GRS with People Corporation, you will need:

• Minimum 5 years of experience within the retirement, pension, or group savings industry, ideally in a client-facing or advisory role

• Proven ability to build and maintain strong business relationships and deliver exceptional client service

• Strong knowledge of group retirement programs, investments, governance, taxation, and regulatory requirements

• Ability to identify client needs and develop practical, solution-oriented recommendations

• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, written, and presentation skills

• Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively

• Professional and confident communicator in both internal and external interactions

• Undergraduate degree in Business, Finance, or a related field is preferred

• RPA, CEBS, or other industry designations are considered an asset

• LLQP license required or willingness to obtain within 90 days of hire

• Willingness to travel as required

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.

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].

The base salary for this position is between $80,000 - $120,000 annually.

This represents base salary only and does not represent other variable compensation components of our total compensation (i.e. annual bonus, commission etc). 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.