Senior Group Benefits Consultant

2 weeks ago

Waterloo, Canada Union Benefits Full time

Who We Are

For over 40 years, Union Benefits has been at the forefront of supporting multi-employer union trusts across Canada. We offer innovative, market-leading solutions in member pensions, health benefits, vacation pay, supplementary unemployment benefits, and productivity bonus plans—all provided on an "at-cost" basis to deliver maximum value to our clients.

 

Our purpose is to support the health, wellness, and financial well-being of our team, our members, and their families.  


What sets us apart is our unwavering commitment to union values—Union Benefits is 100% owned by the union trust funds we proudly serve. Our trustee boards represent members' interests and are supported by Union Benefits expert teams. Plan members are always at the heart of what we do, giving our shareholders confidence that the services provided support the health, wellness, and financial well-being of their members and their families. 

 

We are seeking a Senior Group Benefits Consultant who shares our passion for excellence and wants to be part of an organization driven by our values. Innovative solutions are the foundation of everything we do. Join us in making a meaningful impact while advancing your career within a purpose-driven, member-focused environment.

 

Position Overview

The Senior Group Benefits Consultant contributes to the Company’s vision of supporting the health, wellness and financial well-being of our team, our members, and their families by facilitating the overall relationship management with union local trustees overseeing trust funds for health and Wellness benefits, providing benefits consulting expertise and trust fund management support to enable trustees to make informed decisions for sustainable benefit programs.


What you will do:

Trust Management Responsibilities:

Oversee & provide strategic guidance with respect to benefit plan design.

  • Develop and provide client-specific strategies to ensure ongoing competitive plan design and coverage concepts which are financially sustainable.
  • Analyze, recommend, and design plan options that best balance the client's needs for a cost-effective benefits plan with appropriate funding of the plan.
  • Engage in renewal negotiations and pricing of alternate plan designs for assigned clients.

Oversee the development and maintenance of strong Trustee and Union Local relationships.

  • Meet with Trustees to present semi-annual/quarterly claims experience reporting, financial reporting, renewal presentations, and report on the trust fund's financial information to allow Trustees to fulfill their fiduciary obligations.
  • Conduct periodic plan member update meetings.

Build strong, trusted partner relationships with all key vendors and industry stakeholders.

  • Lead and provide guidance for Trust Fund Relationship Managers for the management of ongoing relationships with key service providers, including assessing plan renewals, product enhancements and pricing negotiations.
  • Arrange/coordinate plan sponsor meeting activities and internal/external professional service work related to the ongoing operation of the retirement program and pension Trust Fund in partnership with the Head of Group Retirement Solutions


Technical Leadership Responsibilities:

  • Providing technical guidance and training to peers in the Trust Management Team
  • Support peers with coaching and mentorship on trust fund management activities


Ad-hoc Projects & Activities:

As a trusted team member, provides opinions, suggestions, and commentary in area of expertise

  • Contributes a trust management perspective, when needed, to support special or ad hoc projects and activities.
  • May serve as a leader, mentor, or specialist contributor to ad hoc projects.
  •  Identifies opportunities for cost reduction activities and participates in cost reduction activities with leadership.

 

What you will bring:

  • Completion of a university degree or diploma in financial management, business administration, or human resources.
  • 8 + years of experience within a group benefits industry.
  • CEBS certification (GBA 1, 2, 3), or actively working towards.
  • Advanced competency in Microsoft products (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, SharePoint, etc.)
  • Bilingual (French) is preferred.
  • Ability to facilitate and manage change while demonstrating flexibility, innovation, and creativity.
  • Excellent interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
  • Strong collaboration skills, including mentoring, coaching, developing, and maintaining confidentiality.
  • Demonstrated success in negotiation, persuasion, and solutions-based service. 
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills to effectively convey ideas and concepts, with confidence in presenting to large groups.

 

How to apply

 

If you want to work in a positive, challenging, and safe environment where your contributions are valued, please send us your resume to: hr@unionbenefits.ca.

 

At Union Benefits, we are dedicated to embodying the company values of Union, Nice, Excellent, Diligent, Trust, and Innovative in our everyday operations. We believe in the power of diversity and inclusion, not just within our workforce, but also in how we serve our members. Our goal is to attract, nurture, and retain a diverse team, creating an inclusive work environment that celebrates the richness of different cultures and individuals. We uphold integrity and fairness in recruitment, retention, career progression, and compensation, ensuring that our policies and programs are free from discrimination based on any protected characteristic such as race, ancestry, colour, religion, gender, sexual orientation, disability, or any other legally protected status.

 

We are committed to breaking down barriers and providing equal opportunities for all in employment. Our Human Resources department is dedicated to working with applicants who require reasonable accommodation during the application process, ensuring that every candidate has the support they need to bring their best forward. To request an accommodation, please reach out to hr@unionbenefits.ca, and rest assured that all information shared will be handled in accordance with applicable privacy laws and our company's policies.

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