Senior Benefits Consultant

Gallagher; Toronto; On-site; Confidential; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Benefits program

Career development

Collaborative culture

Job summary

Gallagher Benefit Services (Canada) Group Inc. is seeking a Senior Benefits Consultant to join our dynamic team.

You will support employers in developing and managing strategic employee benefits programs, build trusted client relationships, and deliver expert consulting that aligns with organizational goals and employee wellbeing. You will lead client engagements, design benefit plans, conduct renewal analyses, and provide executive-level recommendations.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of progressive experience in employee benefits consulting or related fields.
• Life license or equivalent credential.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proven ability to build trusted client relationships with senior leaders.
• Self-motivated, highly organized, able to manage multiple priorities.
• Willingness to travel to meet clients.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the lead consultant and trusted advisor for a portfolio of employee benefits clients.
• Develop and execute strategic benefits plans aligned with client objectives and budget.
• Conduct renewal and market review analyses with data-driven recommendations.
• Design and deliver client presentations, stewardship reports, and executive-level recommendations.
• Evaluate funding arrangements, plan design strategies, and cost containment opportunities.
• Support clients with complex benefits issues.
• Collaborate with Gallagher colleagues across practices to deliver integrated solutions.
• Identify opportunities to expand client relationships with additional Gallagher services.
• Participate in new business opportunities and proposals.

Skills

Client relationships

Communication

Strategic planning

Analytical thinking

Education

Life license

Job description

Introduction

At Gallagher Benefit Services, you’re a trusted partner to organizations navigating some of their most important people decisions. We help clients build better workplaces, where people feel supported, empowered, and inspired to thrive. Whether it’s shaping benefit strategies, designing wellbeing programs, or advising on workforce challenges, the work you do here creates meaningful change for businesses and the people who power them. We’re a community of bold explorers, trusted experts, and compassionate partners; working side by side to solve problems, and shape the future of work. Here, curiosity is encouraged, collaboration is second nature, and your ideas have room to grow. If you’re looking for a place where your contribution matters and where you can help build a better world of work; think of Gallagher.

Introduction

At Gallagher Benefit Services, you’re a trusted partner to organizations navigating some of their most important people decisions. We help clients build better workplaces, where people feel supported, empowered, and inspired to thrive. Whether it’s shaping benefit strategies, designing wellbeing programs, or advising on workforce challenges, the work you do here creates meaningful change for businesses and the people who power them. We’re a community of bold explorers, trusted experts, and compassionate partners; working side by side to solve problems, and shape the future of work. Here, curiosity is encouraged, collaboration is second nature, and your ideas have room to grow. If you’re looking for a place where your contribution matters and where you can help build a better world of work; think of Gallagher. We believe that every candidate brings something special to the table, including you! We currently have an existing vacancy within our organization, so, even if you feel that you’re close but not an exact match, we encourage you to apply.

Overview

We are looking to fill a full time role for a Senior Benefits Consultant at Gallagher Benefit Services (Canada) Group Inc. If selected, you will be part of a dynamic team, supporting employers to develop and manage strategic employee benefits programs, build trusted client relationships, and deliver expert consulting advice that supports organizational goals and employee wellbeing. Do you have an optimistic outlook and willingness to work with a dynamic and diverse team? Are you a resourceful and ambitious individual wanting to apply your knowledge and skills to provide exceptional client service and help organizations navigate the evolving benefits landscape? If you answered yes, then you would be an excellent addition to our highly motivated and productive team.

How You’ll Make An Impact

• Serve as the lead consultant and trusted advisor for a portfolio of employee benefits clients.
• Develop and execute strategic benefits plans aligned with client objectives, workforce needs, and budget considerations.
• Conduct renewal and market review analyses, providing data-driven recommendations.
• Design and deliver client presentations, stewardship reports, and executive-level recommendations.
• Evaluate funding arrangements, plan design strategies, and cost containment opportunities.
• Support clients with complex benefits issues.
• Collaborate with Gallagher colleagues across benefits, retirement, wellbeing, compensation, and HR consulting practices to deliver integrated solutions.
• Identify opportunities to expand client relationships through the introduction of additional Gallagher services.
• Participate in new business opportunities, finalist presentations, and proposal development.
• Stay current on industry trends, emerging market developments, and regulatory changes affecting employee benefits programs.

About You

• 8+ years of progressive experience in employee benefits consulting, account management, underwriting, or a related field.
• Possession of a life license.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proven ability to build trusted client relationships and present recommendations to senior leaders in organizations.
• Self-motivated, highly organized, and capable of managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Willingness to travel to meet clients.

Compensation And Benefits

At Gallagher, we believe supporting our colleagues goes far beyond the role itself. For more information, visit our Benefits page.

• Competitive compensation
• Comprehensive benefits programs designed to support your well-being
• Career development opportunities and ongoing learning
• A collaborative, people-first culture with accessible leadership
• The opportunity to do meaningful work with global reach and local impact

At Gallagher, we are dedicated to building an inclusive and authentic workplace.

Gallagher is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer (Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled)