Senior H&B Consultant II

Marsh; Calgary; Hybrid; CAD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercer is seeking a Senior Health & Benefits Consultant to lead complex client engagements and deliver strategic advice on group benefits programs across medical, dental, life, disability, and wellness areas in Canada.

You will work with actuaries and experts to design, finance, govern, and manage benefits, while driving business growth and client satisfaction in a collaborative, flexible environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• Significant Health & Benefits consulting experience.
• Strong knowledge of medical, dental, life, disability, and wellness programs.
• Proven experience managing complex client relationships and delivering consultative solutions.
• Strong financial, analytical, and problem-solving capabilities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively in a team-based environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day management of complex Health & Benefits client relationships.
• Deliver strategic advice on plan design, renewal strategy, funding, governance, and vendor/carrier management.
• Analyze financial, plan, benchmarking, and market data to develop client recommendations.
• Negotiate with insurers, carriers, and vendors to secure competitive benefit solutions.
• Develop and present client deliverables, including renewal analyses and executive recommendations.
• Partner with actuaries, analysts, and experts to deliver integrated solutions.
• Monitor scope, timelines, budgets, and client satisfaction for successful delivery.
• Identify opportunities to expand relationships and support revenue growth with existing clients.

Skills

Health & Benefits consulting

Client relationships

Financial analysis

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

Mercer is seeking a talented individual to join our Health & Benefits team as a Senior Health & Benefits Consultant. In this role, you will lead and manage complex client engagements, delivering strategic consulting advice to employers on the design, financing, governance, and ongoing management of group benefits programs. You will work closely with clients to develop solutions across medical, dental, life, disability, and broader health and well-being programs, while contributing to business growth and strengthening Mercer’s market presence in Canada.

What is in it for you?

• Be part of a global leader in health, wealth, and career consulting
• Work with a collaborative team of experienced consultants and specialists
• Lead meaningful client engagements with complex and high-profile organizations
• Opportunity to contribute to growth, innovation, and thought leadership in the benefits market
• A culture of flexibility, inclusion, and professional development

We will count on you to:

• Lead day-to-day management of complex Health & Benefits client relationships
• Deliver strategic advice on plan design, renewal strategy, funding, governance, and vendor/carrier management
• Analyze financial, plan, benchmarking, and market data to develop client recommendations
• Negotiate with insurers, carriers, and vendors to secure competitive and effective benefit solutions
• Develop and present client deliverables, including renewal analyses, strategic reviews, and executive recommendations
• Partner with actuaries, analysts, and subject matter experts to deliver integrated solutions
• Monitor project scope, timelines, budgets, and client satisfaction to ensure successful delivery
• Identify opportunities to expand relationships and support revenue growth with existing clientsSupport new business development, prospect opportunities, and proposal activity
• Communicate Mercer’s perspective on market trends, legislative developments, and emerging health and benefits issues

What you need to have:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
• Significant experience in Health & Benefits consulting, brokerage, or a related advisory environment
• Strong knowledge of employee benefits, including medical, dental, life, disability, and wellness programs
• Proven experience managing complex client relationships and delivering consultative solutions
• Strong financial, analytical, and problem-solving capabilities
• Excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively in a team-based environment

What makes you stand out?

• 10+ years of Health & Benefits consulting experience
• Experience advising mid-sized to large employers in Canada
• Strong carrier negotiation and vendor management experience
• Business development experience, including cross-selling and prospect support
• Knowledge of the Canadian benefits landscape, market practices, and regulatory environment
• Life and/or health license, or ability to obtain one where required
• Bilingual capability (English/French) is an asset, particularly for Quebec-based or national roles

Why join our team?

Mercer is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, and flexible work environment where colleagues can thrive. We help clients build healthier, more sustainable organizations, and we support our people with meaningful career development and opportunities to make an impact.

Marsh (NYSE: MRSH) is a global leader in risk, reinsurance and capital, people and investments, and management consulting, advising clients in 130 countries. With annual revenue of over $27 billion and more than 95,000 colleagues, Marsh helps build the confidence to thrive through the power of perspective. For more information, visit marsh.com, or follow us on LinkedIn and X.

Marsh is committed to embracing a diverse, inclusive and flexible work environment. We aim to attract and retain the best people and embrace diversity of age background, disability, ethnic origin, family duties, gender orientation or expression, marital status, nationality, parental status, personal or social status, political affiliation, race, religion and beliefs, sex/gender, sexual orientation or expression, skin color, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. In accordance with applicable legislation, Marsh will provide a reasonable accommodation to employees and prospective employees to the point of undue hardship upon request and as required in respect of the individual’s particular restrictions and limitations. If you require a specific accommodation because of a disability or medical need please contact [e-mail].

Marsh is committed to hybrid work, which includes the flexibility of working remotely and the collaboration, connections and professional development benefits of working together in the office. All Marsh colleagues are expected to be in their local office or working onsite with clients at least three days per week. Office-based teams will identify at least one “anchor day” per week on which their full team will be together in person.

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