Service Support Associate

Canada Life; Toronto; On-site; CAD 46,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Education reimbursement

Pension plan

Volunteer day

Job summary

Canada Life, a leading provider of employee benefits in Canada, is seeking a Service Support Associate for permanent full-time duties. You will support the client service team with administrative tasks, policy processing, and reporting while delivering strong customer service and clear written and verbal communication.

Proficiency in Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook is required, along with strong organizational skills.

Qualifications

• Strong customer service skills and communication abilities.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
• Excellent organizational and time management capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Serve as liaison between clients and head office.
• Handle routine client changes and inquiries.
• Process client plan changes and related documents.
• Prepare and submit new business and renewal proposals.
• Perform word processing for client correspondence and guides.
• Create client and advisor reports.
• Provide additional administrative support to enhance client experience.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Microsoft Office

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Time management

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Problem solving

Tools

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

Permanent Full Time

As a Service Support Associate, you will provide in-house service and administrative support to our client service team. With a focus on customer service, well-developed communication skills and excellent Microsoft Office knowledge, you will also communicate verbally and in writing with plan administrators as well as advisors in the processing and ongoing maintenance of our employee benefits business.

What you will do:

• Acting as a liaison between clients and head office departments
• Handle routine client changes, and administrative and claim inquiries
• Process client plan changes
• Ordering employee booklets, contracts, enrollment forms, ID cards, etc.
• Assisting service team with the preparation of new group submission materials proposals and presentation materials
• Assisting sales team with the preparation of new business and in force quotes in addition to renewals and amendments.
• Word processing duties including a variety of materials such as client correspondence, administration guides, census data requests, etc.
• Responsible for the creation of client and advisor reporting
• Provide other administrative support as needed to enhance the client experience, contributing to an efficient, energized and effective Workplace Solutions Team
• Provideback-up support to other positions on the team as required

What you will bring:

• Highly adaptable, driven to be your best, and proven initiative
• Well-developed customer service skills
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Strong mathematical skills
• Requires excellent Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook skills
• Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to handle multiple tasks and work to deadlines
• Attention to detail key
• Good problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment
• Knowledge of the group insurance industry would be an asset

The base salary for this position is between $45,600 - $68,400 annually. This represents base salary only and does not represent other variable compensation components of our total compensation ( i.e. annual bonus, commission etc). If you are selected to move forward in our recruitment process, your recruiter will be able to discuss additional details of our total rewards program with you.

Career opportunities will be open a minimum of 5 business days from the date of posting, closing dates will vary depending on the search activity. All applications received will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

Grow with Canada Life

We’re united by a shared purpose: to improve the financial, physical and mental well-being of Canadians. Our company is trusted by 1 in 3 Canadians and contributes to the strength of communities across the country.

We’re looking for people who live our values everyday: we step up, we do the right thing, and we deliver – for our customers, communities and each other. Are you someone who always strives to do the right thing, who steps up for themselves and others, and who delivers with impact? Then we want to hear from you!

What we offer:

• Career Development: Opportunities for career advancement, access to industry-leading learning programs and up to$2,000 annually towards education reimbursement.
• Health & Wellness:Flexible health and dental benefits, plus a $5,000 mental health benefit to support your well-being.
• Time Off:In addition to regular vacation and personal days, we support community involvement with a volunteer day.
• Financial Security:Company-matching pension plan,share ownership program and additionalinvestment options.
• Rewards and Recognition: Employee recognition programs, service milestone celebrations, employee discounts and more!
• Emphasis on Community: We provide a workplace where employees feel connected and supported through Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), mentorship programs, social clubs and events.

Learn more about Canada Life.

We’re committed to removing barriers and ensuring equal access to employment. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation during the application process may contact [e-mail]. All information provided will be handled in accordance with applicable laws and Canada Life policies.

Canada Life would like to thank all applicants, however only those who qualify for an interview will be contacted.