Benefits Analyst

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the overall design and management of group medical, dental, life, disability, and special risk benefits for clients.
• Perform annual renewal analysis and negotiations with carriers; prepare client reports and presentations.
• Experience reporting, budget projections, and review plan financial performance.
• Review financial statements for accuracy and adherence to underwriting agreements.
• Gather data and determine cost impact for plan design changes.
• Conduct marketings, including preparing and submitting specifications, analysis, cost comparisons, and recommendations on marketing responses, and preparing marketing reports.
• Support the consulting team in preparing documents for client presentations and meetings.
• Participate in industry conferences, seminars, etc. to keep abreast of industry trends and activities.
• Build relationships with clients, carriers, and internal cross‑functional teams.
• Assist with plan design benchmarking studies.
• Assist clients during the union bargaining process.
• Assist with carrier transition by supporting the service team with required financial information.
• Prepare ad hoc reporting for clients or consultants as needed.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year experience in group benefits.
• Knowledge of Canadian benefits industry and group benefits financial underwriting requirements for all types of employee benefits plans.
• Post‑secondary education in mathematics or finance is an asset.
• Experience in the public sector (hospitals, healthcare, municipalities) is an asset.
• Advanced competency with Microsoft Excel.
• Proficiency with Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills with a high level of accuracy.
• Ability to manage and prioritize competing demands to meet client and company needs.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Sensitivity to confidential information.

Benefits

• Learn by working alongside experts.
• Extended health care and dental benefits.
• A retirement savings plan with company contributions.
• A suite of health and wellness offerings.
• Mental health programs and support for you and your family.
• Competitive compensation.

Compensation

The base salary for this position is between $75,000 – $85,000 annually. This represents base salary only and does not include variable compensation components such as annual bonus or commission. The actual base salary will vary depending on local market conditions, geography, and relevant job‑related factors (knowledge, skills, qualifications, experience, and education/training).

EEO Statement

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.

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