Service Coordinator, 12-month term

315 Life Benefit Solutions; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extended health care

Dental benefits

Retirement savings plan

Health & Wellness offerings

Mental Health programs

Assistance for industry designations

Competitive compensation

Job summary

Join 315 Life Benefit Solutions as a Service Coordinator in Winnipeg, MB for a 12-month term! You'll deliver exceptional service and administrative support for group benefits and retirement plans, assisting plan members and administrators with inquiries and processes.

Your role includes managing enrolments, quality reviews, and supporting communication initiatives. You should have a post-secondary education and 2 years of experience in related fields.

Qualifications

• 2 years of experience in benefits administration, client service, or related fields.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary contact for queries related to Group Benefits and Retirement Services.
• Assist with claims processes and documentation requirements.
• Support communication initiatives and educational outreach.

Skills

Customer service

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Detail-oriented

Benefits administration

Collaboration

Fast-paced environment

Education

Post-secondary education in business administration

Experience with Indigenous communities

Tools

Web-based administration systems

Job description

Service Coordinator (12-month term)

We are seeking a Service Coordinator for a 12-month term to join our National Indigenous Solutions Practice in Winnipeg, MB. The Service Coordinator is responsible for delivering exceptional service and administrative support to plan members, plan administrators, clients, and internal stakeholders. Acting as a primary point of contact, they will provide guidance and support related to group benefits and retirement plans while ensuring timely and accurate processing of administrative requests.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a primary point of contact for plan members and plan administrators regarding Group Benefits and Group Retirement Services inquiries.
• Assist plan members and plan administrators with health, dental, life, disability, critical illness, and retirement-related inquiries.
• Support members through claims processes by assisting with forms, documentation requirements, and communications with carriers and service providers.
• Guide members through prior authorization and special authorization prescription processes.
• Assist members with accessing employee and family assistance programs (EFAP) and other available resources.
• Redirect financial planning, investment, or specialized inquiries to the appropriate Account Manager.
• Support communication initiatives and educational outreach to plan members and client organizations.
• Process employee and employer requests related to group benefits and retirement plans.
• Manage enrolments, terminations, beneficiary updates, salary adjustments, address changes, class transfers, and other administrative requests.
• Conduct thorough quality reviews of administrative transactions to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Assist with annual administration activities including reports, reconciliations, and regulatory filings.
• Verify retirement account balances and investment selections as required.
• Support retirement plan withdrawal requests and related documentation.
• Maintain accurate plan administrator information and online administration access with carriers.
• Act as liaison between plan members, plan administrators, insurance carriers, service providers, health practitioners, and other stakeholders.
• Support onboarding of new clients and implementation of group benefits and retirement plans.
• Coordinate and facilitate plan administrator training sessions in partnership with carriers.
• Support coordination with Non Insured Health Benefits (NIHB) and other applicable organizations when required.
• Assist with Annual Information Returns, BEB and Schedule of Contributions reports.
• Assist with group insurance and pension deductions.
• Support Account Managers with client service activities and occasional client meetings.
• Plan and deliver plan administrator training (one-on-ones, webinars) for both GB and GRS.
• Scan, process, and maintain administrative records and documentation.
• Provide backup support to the service and administration team, including reception, phone coverage, and general office support as required.
• Contribute to process improvement initiatives and special projects.
• Support additional operational and administrative activities as assigned.

Requirements

• Post-secondary education in business administration, customer service, office administration, or a related field is considered an asset.
• 2 years of experience in benefits administration, pension administration, client service, insurance, financial services, or a related field.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and web-based administration systems.
• Familiarity with group benefits and/or group retirement plans is preferred.
• Experience working with Indigenous communities, organizations, or clients is considered an asset.
• A collaborative & solutions-based approach to client inquiries and engage members of our team to assist in resolving and answering client questions or concerns.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgement.

Benefits

• Learn by working alongside our experts
• Extended health care and dental benefits
• A retirement savings plan with company contributions
• A suite of Health & Wellness offerings
• Mental Health programs and support for you and your family
• Assistance for the completion of industry designations
• Competitive compensation

The base salary for this position is between $50,000 - $60,000 annually. This represents base salary only and does not represent other variable compensation components of our total compensation ( i.e. annual bonus, commission etc.). The actual base salary will vary depending on local market conditions, geography and relevant job-related factors such as knowledge, skills, qualifications, experience, and education/training. If you are selected to move forward in our recruitment process, the Talent Acquisition Specialist will be able to provide additional details of the total compensation for this role.

About Our Practice

Our National Indigenous Solutions Practice proudly serves Indigenous employers across Canada. Our mission is to deliver customized, community-conscious solutions that meet the unique needs of Indigenous and non-Indigenous employees alike.

At People Corporation we are committed to helping businesses succeed. We are a national provider of benefits, retirement, wealth, wellness, and human resource solutions. Our experts and solutions serve over 20,000 clients representing nearly 3 million Canadians. We offer customized solutions designed to fit the unique needs of businesses and their employees, members, and stakeholders.

We are committed to providing an inclusive, accessible environment, where all employees and clients feel valued, respected, and supported. We are dedicated to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities in which we live, and to creating an environment where every employeehas the opportunity toreach their potential.

We know that it's the vast expertise and commitment of our teams in People Corporation and our Partner Firms that have put us where we are today. We value our employees and provide competitive salaries, a comprehensive group benefits plan, and a generous retirement savings plan. And we're in it for the long haul - once you join us, we want you to thrive. If you want to make a difference in the lives of customers, if you take pride in a job well done, and if you like to have fun, talk to us.