Consultant, Group Benefits - First Canadian Insurance Corporation 18112024

Location: Edmonton

Salary Range: Salary & Commission

Based in downtown Edmonton, the Consultant, Group Benefits builds and maintains relationships with new and existing clients and provides integral technical support. This position provides information and guidance on all aspects of group benefits plan design, implementation and ongoing support.

First Canadian is a national organization and we are experiencing unprecedented growth!

We aim to hire bright, hard-working people who share our values. We seek employees who are committed to learning, career growth, and opportunity. We take pride in being an organization that our employees support long-term. We believe in our employees and celebrate their success by asking for employee opinions and feedback so that we continue to be a Great Place to Work.

We award our team with the following:

Off work 1 hour early on Fridays.
Earned Time-Off Program and vacation.
Group Retirement Savings Plan with employer match.
On-site gym.
Educational assistance and career development.
Employee benefits.
Health and Wellness spending account.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
Employee discount programs.
A Culture Team dedicated to diversity, inclusion, and employee programs.
Employee recognition and appreciation events.

Check out our company page for all the information on why we believe First Canadian is an employer of choice!

If you are motivated to succeed by helping people, then this is the opportunity for you!

Responsibilities:

Be an active participant in strategic planning of the group benefits division.
Meet with current and prospective clients to obtain employee benefit data, plan design, employee census data, cost-sharing arrangements, premium/rate structure, historical premiums, claims, and experience data.
Review and analyze plan designs; provide comments, recommendations, and advice.
Design customized employee benefit plans for organizations while being cognizant of budget restraints.
Compile and summarize information for submission to the underwriting team.
Present employee benefit proposals to First Canadian and prospective clients; solicit their business.
Transition new clients from existing carriers to First Canadian.
Draft employee communications and coordinate with clients.
Coordinate employee enrollment with client human resources staff.
Answer general employee benefit queries from First Canadian clients.
Assist clients and First Canadian with employee claims or claims management issues.
Build and establish relationships with the First Canadian team and with external partners.
Perform annual renewal analysis and negotiations; prepare client reports and presentations
Complete experience reporting, budget projections, and reviewing plan financial performance
Review financial reports for accuracy and adherence to underwriting agreements
Gather data and determine cost impact of plan design changes
Accountable for the development of ad hoc, monthly, quarterly, and year-end reporting
Other duties as required.

Qualifications:

2-5 years of group benefits experience with in-depth knowledge of products, financial mechanisms as well as applicable legislation across Canada.
Life and Accident and Sickness license in Alberta is required.
Post-secondary education in Business Administration or equivalent experience is considered an asset.
Certified Employee Benefits Specialist (CEBS) designation or Group Benefits Associate (GBA) is considered an asset.
Proficiency in MS Office products with intermediate to advanced Excel skills is required.
Fluent in English skills in verbal and written communication is required.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Clean driving record and valid class 5 license.
Ability to travel out of town and some overnight travel.
Successful completion of credit, criminal, and education background checks and employer reference and verification before employment is required.

Thank you for considering our organization.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons. Accommodations are available upon request.

Emloyment Status : Full-Time

How to apply: Please apply on our website under Careers and Group Benefits.

First Canadian Insurance Corporation — Consultant, Group Benefits