Location: London Ontario (Hybrid)

Salary Range: $46.79 per hour - $58.48 per hour

Shape the future of employee benefits at LHSC as a Benefits Consultant! Lead the design and management of innovative health, dental, and disability programs for unionized and non-union teams. Drive cost-effective solutions, oversee key projects, and support negotiations. Be the expert ensuring compliance and impactful benefits that attract and retain talent.

The Benefit Consultant is the subject matter expert and plays a crucial role in managing group health, life and dental insurance programs, and long-term disability, with a focus on designing and managing the corporate employee benefits programs (across all unionized and non-union employee groups). Working alongside key London Health Sciences Centre (LHSC) stakeholders, the Consultant supports creation, implementation and management of benefit packages that attract and retain employees, while balancing costs and ensuring compliance with regulations, and making recommendations for cost sharing between employee and employer premiums. Reporting directly to the Manager, Occupational Health and Employee Services, the Benefits Consultant oversees the development and maintenance of effective and efficient systems, processes, and procedures for all benefit needs at LHSC, and supports benefit grievance preparation, as well as negotiations and collective bargaining. This position is also responsible for overseeing/informally leading any significant projects related to the administration of a corporate benefit program (examples include transition of benefits providers, market analysis of benchmark comparator benefit offerings and subsequent redesign of benefits offering).

Qualifications Snapshot:

Education & Certifications: Diploma in HR, Business, or Finance (Bachelor’s preferred); CEBS or CHRP/CHRL an asset.

Experience: 5+ years in benefits administration with expertise in health and welfare plans.

Skills: Consulting, analytics, communication, and customer service.

Knowledge: Employment legislation, collective agreements, HR policies, and hospital procedures.

Values: Committed to patient care, staff safety, and LHSC’s mission.

LHSC is committed to the principles of hybrid work and may offer this option to employees whose work can be performed in an alternate location, without adverse impact to the operations of the Hospital, inclusive of our Staff and Patient experience.

For more information regarding our immunization requirements, please visit https://www.lhsc.on.ca/careers/health-review-requirements

We are committed to providing a safe, healthy and inclusive work environment that inspires respect. LHSC is committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace and welcomes applications from equity-denied groups including Indigenous people, racialized people, women, persons with disabilities, and 2SLGBTQIA+ persons. LHSC is also committed to ensuring an accessible and inclusive recruitment process.  Upon individual request, we will endeavor to remove any barrier to the hiring process to reasonably accommodate candidates, including those with disabilities, while maintaining a fair, consistent and equitable recruitment approach.  Should any applicant require accommodation through the application, interview or selection processes, please contact Recruitment Services at 519-685-8500, extension #34321 or recruitment@lhsc.on.ca.

Employment Status : Regular Full-Time (37.5 hours per week)

How to apply: Interested in applying? Please visit www.lhsc.on.ca/careers and search for Posting 103399 to review the full qualification list and to submit your resume.

Posting Date: January 14, 2025

Closing Date: February 10, 2025

Organization Name: London Health Sciences Centre