Senior Advisor, Benefits & Wellness (2-Year Term)

Canadian Medical Assocation; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A national medical organization in Ontario is seeking a Benefits and Wellness Advisor to lead programs supporting employee well-being. The ideal candidate has experience in administering group benefits, managing disability cases, and launching wellness initiatives. Strong communication and empathy are essential for this full-time position, which offers opportunities for hybrid or remote work.

Benefits

Rockstar team

Supportive leadership

Wellness initiatives

Qualifications

• Empathetic and discreet in sensitive situations.
• Clear communicator across all levels of an organization.
• Proactive, organized, and solutions-focused.
• Collaborative and trusted team player.

Responsibilities

• Lead the administration and continuous improvement of group benefits programs.
• Manage disability cases with empathy and discretion.
• Design and launch wellness initiatives aligned with organizational priorities.
• Partner with vendors, insurers, and internal teams to optimize service delivery.
• Lead open enrolment, plan renewals and RFP processes for benefits program changes.
• Ensure compliance with evolving regulatory changes across all benefits programs.
• Leverage utilization data and employee feedback to drive program enhancements.
• Contribute to Total Rewards strategy through cross-functional collaboration and project leadership.
• Deliver learning sessions and educational campaigns to drive participation and engagement.

Job description

Overview

Job Details

Description

Unit | Department : People & Culture | People Programs

Reports to : Manager, Total Rewards

Type : Full-Time | Temp | 1 Vacancy

Location Options : Ottawa ON (Hybrid) or Toronto ON (Hybrid) or Ontario CA (Remote) or Quebec CA (Remote)

What makes you a great fit for this role?

You are a benefits and wellness expert looking for an opportunity to lead programs that support employee well-being. You love solving complex challenges and improving the employee experience. You consider yourself to be strategic, compassionate, and detail-oriented. You bring deep knowledge of group benefits, disability case management, and wellness programming.

We Have :

• Rockstars to work with
• Leaders that have your back
• An enterprise that embraces changeThe tools to do your job
• An unmatched employee experience
• Wellness initiatives that’ll make your jaw drop

You Have :

• Led the administration and continuous improvement of group benefits programs
• Managed short- and long-term disability cases with empathy and discretion
• Designed and launched wellness initiatives aligned with organizational priorities
• Partnered with vendors, insurers, and internal teams to optimize service delivery
• Led open enrolment, plan renewals and RFP processes for benefits program changes
• Ensured compliance with evolving regulatory changes across all benefits programs
• Leveraged utilization data and employee feedback to drive program enhancements
• Contributed to Total Rewards strategy through cross-functional collaboration and project leadership
• Delivered learning sessions and educational campaigns to drive participation and engagement

And this is totally you :

• Empathetic and discreet in sensitive situations
• Clear communicator across all levels of an org
• Proactive, organized, and solutions-focused
• A collaborative and trusted team player

Does this sound like your next opportunity? We hope you apply!

The CMA and the CMA Group of Companies (CMA Foundation and CMA Impact) are committed to accommodating employees with disabilities, accessibility needs, and other protected human rights characteristics, to the point of undue hardship. Any candidate requiring accommodation is encouraged to make their needs known.

Reconciliation, equity, diversity, and inclusion are key priorities, and the CMA enterprise actively strives to build a culture where all employees can be their authentic selves and are valued for their diverse personal experiences and perspectives. We welcome and encourage candidates from diverse backgrounds and a variety of lived experiences to apply.

The CMA and the CMA Group of Companies (CMA Foundation and CMA Impact) has hybrid as well as remote workers across Quebec and Ontario. The Enterprise works in partnership with stakeholders and counterparts nationally across Canada. Due to the nature of the work performed for this position, the incumbent is required to communicate with colleagues in Quebec, Ontario and / or other provinces in English. Proficiency in French is an asset, but not a requirement of this role.

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Responsibilities

• Lead the administration and continuous improvement of group benefits programs
• Manage disability cases with empathy and discretion
• Design and launch wellness initiatives aligned with organizational priorities
• Partner with vendors, insurers, and internal teams to optimize service delivery
• Lead open enrolment, plan renewals and RFP processes for benefits program changes
• Ensure compliance with evolving regulatory changes across all benefits programs
• Leverage utilization data and employee feedback to drive program enhancements
• Contribute to Total Rewards strategy through cross-functional collaboration and project leadership
• Deliver learning sessions and educational campaigns to drive participation and engagement

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