Remote Benefits Specialist

Waterfront Employers of British Columbia; Vancouver; Hybrid; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The Waterfront Employers of British Columbia seeks a Benefits Administrator to support the delivery of pension and benefits services. This full-time role focuses on claims processing for the longshore workforce, with opportunities for hybrid work and professional growth within the maritime industry.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Ongoing education

Generous pension plan

Qualifications

• Previous experience in benefits administration is preferred.
• Proficient with manual and formula calculations in Excel.
• Comfortable managing high-volume processes.

Responsibilities

• Support processing of Extended Health and Dental claims.
• Provide timely and accurate benefits administration.
• Work independently and collaboratively with the Claims Services team.

Skills

Detail Oriented

Problem-Solver

Customer Service

People Skills

Education

CEBS designation or in process

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Job description

Role Overview The Waterfront Employers of British Columbia (WEBC) is seeking an energetic problem-solver with exceptional people skills and a customer focused outlook who is looking for an opportunity to build their career within the benefits and pension field. The Benefits Administrator will work closely with WEBC team members in the delivery of pension and benefits services to the longshore workforce, and gain exposure to the thriving maritime industry in BC. Reporting to the Manager, Benefits Administration, the Administrator will work in a fast-paced environment to provide support and coordination to deliver timely and accurate benefits administration. Working as a member of the Claim Services team at WEBC, the Benefits Administrator will support the processing of Extended Health and Dental claims, including adjudication, payment and customer service inquiries. This term role, up to 24 months initially, will be considered for conversion to permanent over the duration of the assignment. You demonstrate empathy and go the extra mile for both external clients and internal stakeholders, while adhering to plan policies and procedures. Detail Oriented : You are highly organized and comfortable managing many tasks and high-volume processes to ensure claims are properly completed and include all necessary documentation. Problem-Solver : You are analytical, comfortable with numbers and have the ability to easily interpret plan details and then adjudicate claims based on eligibility and benefit provisions. Trusted Team Member : You are a self-starter who is able to work independently and who sees the value of collaboration and creating an environment where the pension and benefits team can be successful together. Working as a member of the Benefits team, the Benefits Administrator will primarily support Claim Services (Dental, Drug and Extended Health Benefits) activities. Excellent working knowledge of Microsoft office applications Proficient with formula calculations both manually and in excel Previous experience in benefits administration and CEBS designation complete (or in process) is an asset Full-time five (5) days per week (8 hours per day) during regular business hours The Waterfront Employers of British Columbia (WEBC) is a not-for-profit third party administrator, responsible for supporting health & pension trusts and processing health and pension benefits for approximately 7000 active and retired Longshore and Foremen members and their dependents. In addition to a competitive salary and benefits package, we offer ongoing education and a generous pension. This position is included within WEBC’s hybrid work model, providing the opportunity for team members to work both in office and remotely. For in office work we’re located in Railtown, close to transit and just minutes away from Gastown and Chinatown. Our office features beautiful exposed brick, modern workstations in an open environment.

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