Group Contract Specialist

Iaawg; Vancouver; Hybrid; CAD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Group Contract Specialist in Vancouver! This role involves developing contract templates, providing marketing support, and mentoring a dedicated team. With a hybrid work model, you’ll enjoy flexibility while contributing to innovative insurance solutions. The company values work-life balance and offers a comprehensive wellness plan, medical and dental coverage, and a pension plan. If you’re detail-oriented, bilingual, and passionate about group insurance, this is the perfect opportunity to advance your career in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Wellness Days Program

Medical and Dental Plan

Defined Benefit Pension Plan

Home Office Equipment Program

Education Assistance Program

Personal Leave Days

Share Purchase Plan

Qualifications

• 4-5 years of Group Insurance work experience required.
• Bilingual in English and French is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain contract templates and Insurance Benefit Summaries.
• Provide mentorship to Group Contract Analysts.

Skills

Organizational Skills

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Teamwork

Attention to Detail

Education

University Degree

FLMI Designation

Tools

MS Office Suite

Adobe Acrobat

Job description

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Group Contract Specialist

Apply locations Vancouver, British Columbia time type Full time posted on Posted 9 Days Ago time left to apply End Date: May 5, 2025 (2 days left to apply) job requisition id JR10022797

Job Description

Sector: iA Special Markets; Working Environment: Hybrid Model, Must work in the office at least twice a month Location: Vancouver; Status: Permanent; Start Date: As soon as possible; Language: Bilingual English and French both written and spoken would be required

Do you consider yourself to be detail organized and analytical? Want to join a company that supports continued learning and development? The Special Markets Division is looking for a Group Contract Specialist to join their close-knit team.

In this role you will be responsible for the following:

1. Contract Development/Administration (50%):

• Be responsible for all new contract templates and Insurance Benefit Summaries (IBS). You will develop and maintain new group policy Contract templates for all HQ-administered business, incorporating product specific features and administration arrangements.

• Develop and maintain templates for Insurance Benefits Summaries (IBS) and Insurance Booklets for distribution to insured employees and assist in the modification of these templates for policy-specific circumstances.

• Create and maintain Third Party Administration (TPA) agreement templates, incorporating TPA-specific and policy-specific variations

2. Marketing Support (15%)

• Review and provide technical, creative and practical input to Marketing materials such as brochures, applications, rate sheets, websites and special Direct-Marketing specific material.

• Liaise with Marketing, Customer Service and Claims staff in the development of new products and new marketing initiatives

3. Leadership and Product Expertise (35%):

• Providing general mentorship to the team consisting of Group Contract Analysts and Senior Group Contract Analysts

• In complex cases, assist with any inquiries regarding any discrepancy between the contract, benefit set up and adjudication of claims.

• Provide information and training to team members as well as other department staff about contractual provisions of new products and revisions to existing product and provide general guidance as necessary.

What We are Looking for:

• University degree PLUS four to five years of Group Insurance work experience

• In the absence of a university degree, six to seven years of Group Insurance work experience; or relevant work experience in contractual legal or notary fields of work.

• Bilingual English and French both written and spoken would be required

• Acquired or working towards FLMI designation from LOMA

• Strong Communication Skills by phone/written correspondence/email

• Strong Organizational Skills

• Analytical skills and attention to quality

• Team player ability to work and communicate with various departments

• Proven ability to handle multiple tasks, meet deadlines and work independently with minimal supervision

• Thorough knowledge of all aspects of Solutions administration procedures, products and contractual requirements

• Thorough knowledge of group insurance terminology, benefits, and contract provisions

• Knowledge of industry guidelines and legal requirements and restrictions concerning group insurance benefits

• Sound current technical computer knowledge and strong familiarity MS-Windows based applications, including Word, Excel, Outlook, Adobe Acrobat; as well as remote work applications.

What iA Offers:

• We value and encourage our employees to have a good work life balance and so on top of vacation we offer Personal Leave Days as well as a Wellness Days Program

• You know how you best work and our Hybrid Working model allows you to determine what work environment would be most optimal, whether it means working from home or from one of our many offices

• To encourage an active and healthy lifestyle, we have a generous Wellness Plan that covers physical activity and wellness expenses.

• A Medical and Dental plan for our employees and their dependents as well as a Health Spending Account to cover costs not covered by our plan

• A Defined Benefit Pension plan to take care of you in retirement.

• A home office equipment program to ensure that you have the best working environment.

• Participation in our Share Purchase Plan

• Your development and continuous improvement are important to us! We offer an Education Assistance Program to ensure you have the tools and knowledge to grow your career here at iA.

Compensation:

Thetypical hiring range for this position is from $6 5,000 to $75,000 per annum ; the base pay offered is based on location and may vary depending on skills, job-related knowledge, experience, and internal equity. All permanent employees of iA are also entitled to an annual bonus.

If you have any further questions regarding this great opportunity please feel free to reach out on Linkedin to Nicole Lum, Talent Acquisition Consultant: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicole-marie-lum-b-comm-cphr-398b7513/

Location(s)

Vancouver, British Columbia

Other Possible Location(s)

Company

iA Financial Group

Posting End Date

2025-05-05

Company Overview

iA Financial Group* is the strength of a company with a human side, with its over 8,000 employees. Together, we have earned the trust of our more than four million clients and 25,000 advisors who have chosen us for their insurance, savings, and wealth management.

With over $200 billion in assets and half a billion invested in technological innovation, we’re a key player in the financial services industry in Canada and the United States. The secret to our success? Investing in you, one person at a time. Because, for over 125 years, we have believed that it’s by supporting our employees and surrounding ourselves with the most reputable leaders in the industry, we will continue to innovate.

At iA, we’re invested in you.

* iA Financial group includes the following entities: iA Services financiers, iA assurance auto et habitation, iA Gestion privée de patrimoine, PPI Management, Investia, iA Gestion de placements, Prysm, iA Clarington, Michel Rhéaume et associés, Garanties Nationales, WGI Manufacturing, WGI Service Plan Division, Lubrico, iA Financement auto

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

At iA Financial Group, we support and celebrate diversity. We strive to provide a workplace that is recognized as inclusive for all, regardless of ethnic origin, nationality, language, religious beliefs, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, family situation, or physical or mental disability.

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As a reflection of our employees' appreciation, iA once again ranked among the top employers in Canada for 2024 by Forbes. iA Financial Group is also one of the top 5 best employers in the insurance industry!

About us

At iA Financial Group, our differences make us unique. We are committed to supporting and celebrating diversity because we believe that it is by bridging our differences that we will be stronger.

Our employees’ wellbeing is our priority. We are also committed to creating a stimulating and safe work environment, in addition to offering a real work-life balance with our flexible work model. As a reflection of our employees’ appreciation, iA has been ranked as one of the top employers in Canada in 2023 by Glassdoor and Forbes.

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