Senior Advisor, Benefits & Disability Management

Westland Insurance Group Ltd.; Surrey; Hybrid; CAD 71,000 - 89,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training and development

Hybrid work arrangement

Job summary

Westland Insurance Group Ltd. in Surrey, BC, seeks a Senior Advisor, Benefits & Disability Management to join the People & Performance team on a hybrid basis for a 12-month maternity leave coverage.

The role focuses on creating exceptional employee experiences through comprehensive benefits and disability management programs. You will partner with leaders, employees, vendors and internal stakeholders to deliver competitive, compliant and sustainable programs that support attraction, retention

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive experience in benefits administration, disability management, or Total Rewards.
• Strong knowledge of Canadian benefits programs, disability management practices, employee leave programs, and Total Rewards principles.
• Experience supporting renewals, benchmarking, vendor relationships, and communications.
• Working knowledge of employment standards, privacy, workers' comp, accommodation, and human rights laws.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills with the ability to review data and make practical recommendations.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills to explain complex benefits information to diverse audiences.
• Demonstrated ability to manage confidential information with discretion and sound judgment.
• CPHR/CEBS/CCP or related designation is considered an asset.

Responsibilities

• Support the administration and continuous improvement of Westland's benefits, wellness, retirement, and disability programs.
• Provide guidance to employees and leaders on benefits, wellness, leave, retirement, and disability matters.
• Coordinate benefit program administration, including enrolment, eligibility, communications, wellness initiatives, and plan documents.
• Collaborate with Payroll, HRIS, Finance, Legal, and People & Performance teams for compliant program delivery.
• Support benefits data integrity, reporting, audits, system enhancements, and HRIS processes.
• Assist with benefits integration related to acquisitions, due diligence, and transition planning.
• Conduct benchmarking, financial analysis, and trend reviews to evaluate program effectiveness.
• Build relationships with insurers, retirement providers, wellness vendors, and disability management partners to enhance the employee experience.
• Support disability management programs, including short-term and long-term disability, workers' compensation, accommodations, and return-to-work initiatives.

Skills

Benefits administration

Disability management

Total Rewards

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Confidential data handling

Education

CPHR/CEBS/CCP asset

Job description

We’re searching for a Senior Advisor, Benefits & Disability Management. Are you searching for new possibilities?

Westland Insurance Group Ltd. has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Advisor, Benefits & Disability Management to join our People & Performance team. This is a hybrid role based out of our Surrey, BC Head Office and is a 12-month maternity leave coverage.

Are you passionate about creating exceptional employee experiences through industry-leading benefits and disability management programs? If so, you will love working for Westland! We are looking for a strategic and experienced professional who thrives on enhancing employee wellbeing, supporting complex disability management initiatives, and driving continuous improvement across benefits, wellness, and retirement programs.

Expected Compensation: The expected hiring range for this role is $71,200 to $89,000 based on a 35-hour work week. Actual offered salary will depend on the successful candidate’s qualifications and experience, as well as market conditions for the role, and internal equity

Westland is committed to continuous learning where employees can grow their potential and write the stories of their careers. Financial assistance is available for approved work-related training/development courses leading to certification, and programs that offer professional development, including seminars and conferences.

Discover What's Possible, With Westland.

The Westland story is all about growth, and that means plenty of possibility for everyone on our team. Every day, Westland proves that building a great business means taking care of clients, communities, and each other with equal commitment. As we continue to open new doors, we're inviting amazing people like you to join us.

As a Senior Advisor, Benefits & Disability Management, you will serve as a trusted advisor and subject matter expert, partnering with leaders, employees, vendors, and internal stakeholders to deliver competitive, compliant, and sustainable programs that support attraction, retention, engagement, and Westland's broader people strategy.

Interested in learning more?

Why You'll Love Westland

• An open, flexible and welcoming workplace
• Plenty of opportunities to grow and learn
• Autonomy to drive your own success
• Be part of our inclusive culture, alongside an extraordinarily talented community of people with a wide variety of backgrounds
• A total rewards program that takes care of your financial, physical, and mental health
• Flexible paid Values Days to celebrate days important to you
• Paid Volunteer Days for employees as part of Amplifying Communities, a program to support causes that matter most to our employees and clients

Why We’ll Love You

• 5+ years of progressive experience in benefits administration, disability management, Total Rewards, human resources, or a related field
• Strong knowledge of Canadian benefits programs, disability management practices, employee leave programs, and Total Rewards principles
• Experience supporting benefits renewals, benchmarking activities, vendor relationships, employee communications, and program improvement initiatives\
• Working knowledge of employment standards, privacy legislation, workers' compensation, accommodation requirements, human rights legislation, and other relevant regulatory requirements
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills with the ability to review data, identify trends, and support practical recommendations
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain complex benefits and disability-related information to a variety of audiences
• Demonstrated ability to manage confidential and sensitive information with discretion, empathy, and sound judgment
• CPHR, CEBS, CCP, or a related professional designation is considered an asset

Once Here, You'll

• Support the administration, coordination, and continuous improvement of Westland's benefits, wellness, retirement, and disability management programs
• Provide guidance and subject matter expertise to employees, leaders, Benefits Specialists, and People & Performance partners on benefits, wellness, leave, retirement, and disability-related matters
• Coordinate benefit program administration, including enrolment processes, eligibility, employee communications, wellness initiatives, and plan documentation
• Partner with Payroll, HRIS, Finance, Legal, and People & Performance teams to support accurate, compliant, and effective program delivery
• Support benefits data integrity, reporting, audits, system enhancements, and process improvements within the HRIS environment
• Assist with benefits integration activities related to acquisitions, including due diligence, employee communications, enrolment planning, and transition support
• Conduct research, benchmarking, financial analysis, and trend reviews to evaluate program effectiveness and inform recommendations
• Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders, consultants, insurers, retirement providers, wellness vendors, and disability management partners to enhance the employee experience and support organizational success
• Support disability management programs, including short-term disability, long-term disability, workers' compensation, workplace accommodations, and return-to-work initiatives, while helping ensure compassionate and compliant case management practices

You belong here

We strive to be much more than a great place to work. Here, you join a collective of incredibly vibrant, purpose driven, and open-minded people. Every day, Westland proves that building a great business means taking care of communities, clients, and each other with equal commitment. You will be supported and respected for who you are and for the voice you add to the conversation.

At Westland, you will feel the power of community. Westland Insurance Ltd. is an inclusive organization that values diversity in its workforce. We listen, champion equity and diversity, and create safe welcoming spaces where everyone has a voice and is free to be themselves. Westland Insurance Ltd. encourages applications from all qualified individuals and will accommodate applicants' disability-related needs, up to the point of undue hardship, throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process.

If you require a disability-related accommodation in order to participate in the recruitment process, please contact the recruitment team by email at [e-mail]