We are adding a Benefits Consultantto our growing Group Solutions team in Toronto to continue to drive our rapid growth and provide exceptional support to our clients.
As a Benefits Consultant, you will be leveraging your actuarial background to support business growth and client retention through your knowledge of group benefits solutions and your ability to build strong client relationships. The role will focus primarily on managing a block of clients but will also have some business development responsibility supporting the consulting team in the region. The successful candidate will have an opportunity to learn and grow progressively into a senior consultant role focused increasingly on business development.
The ideal candidate should be committed to providing a positive memorable customer service and excited to be a part of growing and dynamic team.
As our Benefits Consultant, you will:

• Lead and manage the overall relationship of a block of clients including strategic consulting advice, service delivery, financial management, plan design, pricing strategies, analyzes trends, negotiate renewals, and benchmarking
• Prepare actuarial valuations of post-retirement and post-employment benefits plan, in accordance with accounting standards applicable to the plan;
• Prepare actuarial analyses;
• Develop and maintain actuarial models for pricing, reserving and other financial projections;
• Develop and implement strategies and activities to support client retention
• Maintain positive relations with clients and client decision makers
• Manage client expectations and effectively deal with concerns or issues
• Identify the client’s group insurance risks and recommends appropriate plan design and cost mitigation strategies
• Develop annual client plans to ensure clients are receiving value added service and that the work being produced aligns with client goals and objectives
• Be accountable for revenue/profitability for client accounts and projects
• Identify creative opportunities for growth within client block through multi-product selling and providing enhanced value through unique solution generation
• Have active participation in prospecting for and securing new clients from leads generated through competitive bid sites, targeted proactive networking and referrals
• Manage clients from expected growth from sales team
• Continue education to maintain a high level of knowledge of employee benefit legislation, administrative issues, plan rules, claim management and client specific procedures
• Participate in industry conferences, seminars, etc. in order to promote services and keep abreast of industry trends and activities
• Represent People Corporation in the market and be a successful brand ambassador
• Maintain an expert knowledge of the complete line of People Corporation products and services
• Foster and develop positive supplier relations to enable strong partnerships for clients
Build and maintain strong relationships with colleagues, shared services, practice areas, etc. across the organizationWhat you need to be successful in this role:

• 5 years’ progressive experience in group benefits in a client facing or consulting capacity providing strategic and innovative solutions to clients' complex benefits challenges
• University graduate in Mathematics, Statistics, Actuarial Science, or related discipline
• Have passed and in good standing or actively writing Society of Actuaries (SOA) or Canadian Institute of Actuaries (CIA) exams
• Deep expertise and understanding of the group benefits industry including funding arrangements and flex programs
• Superior analytical and mathematical skills, strategic planning, communication, and listening skills
• Excellent organizational skills and the ability to multi-task and prioritize in a fast-paced environment
• A positive attitude and strong team player who works well with internal and external stakeholders
• A solution and results oriented individual who demonstrates excellent problem solving skills
• Ability to meet deadlines and provide deliverables as identified in a timely manner
• Proficiency and comfort working with multi-channel technology
• Completion of LLQP (Life License Qualification Program) or the ability to complete within 90 days of joining
• Availability to travel on an as needed basis, mostly in the southwestern Ontario region
• Valid Driver’s License and access to a vehicle
• Group Benefits Associate (GBA) or CEBS designation or willing to obtain
• Experience with Proval is an asset
Why Join People Corporation:

• Learn by working alongside our experts
• Extended health care and dental benefits
• A retirement savings plan with company contributions
• A suite of Health & Wellness offerings
Competitive compensationAbout People Corporation:
People Corporation is a national provider of innovative group benefits, group retirement, health, wellness and HR consulting solutions. We have a diverse team of experienced professionals with industry-specific expertise and employ over 1000 professionals in 47 offices across 9 provinces and 2 territories. We are now the largest group benefit consulting firm and the largest third-party benefits administrator in Canada. We have 25 partner companies who consult and partner with 10,000 clients across a wide range of industries.
We’re a driven, entrepreneurial, and fast-growing company and are motivated by the service and commitment we provide to our clients, our partners and our employees.
Our core values are focused on: Integrity, Accountability, Creativity, Communication, Respect, Innovation, and Teamwork.Visit us at www.peoplecorporation.com to learn more.
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, and to creating an environment where every employee has the opportunity to reach their potential. If you require an accommodation or an alternative format of any posting please reach out to careers@peoplecorporation.com