Business Management jobs in Canada

Reports to : Director of Client Services / Executive Sponsor

Status : Contract or Permanent

Overview

The Lead Consultant serves as the strategic advisor and relationship owner for Lakeland Colleges benefits program. This role requires deep expertise in employee benefits strong stakeholder engagement skills and the ability to guide clients through plan design carrier negotiations and long-term benefit strategy.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary contact for Lakeland Colleges HR team executives and insurance carriers
• Lead the design benchmarking and customization of employee benefit plans
• Facilitate benefits tendering processes and carrier negotiations
• Analyze and interpret complex plan data to provide actionable recommendations
• Represent Lakeland College during collective bargaining or union consultations regarding benefit-related issues
• Lead benefit review presentations renewal discussions and high-level problem-solving sessions
• Manage internal team alignment and client expectations throughout the contract term

Tool-Assisted Functions

• Use CRM platforms (e.g. HubSpot Zoho) to track communications and follow-ups
• Review Power BI dashboards created by data specialists for high-level trend insights
• Access automated compliance alerts to stay updated on benefit regulations

Qualifications

• 8 years in benefits consulting or insurance advisory roles
• Proven experience with post-secondary public sector or unionized clients
• Strong knowledge of Alberta and Canadian group insurance regulations
• Exceptional communication presentation and client-facing skills

Key Skills

Sales Experience,Microsoft Office,Customer Service,Communication skills,Microsoft Outlook,Microsoft Word,Business Management,Benefits Administration,Microsoft Excel,Insurance Sales,Customer relationship management,Human Resources

Employment Type : Full Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1