Employee Benefits Service Specialist

Downtown Vancouver

Full-time, In-Office Position

**The Axis Insurance Managers Inc. dares to be Elite. We strive to be the best in our industry, helping people protect what matters most to them. We innovate. We collaborate. We push ourselves, and one another, to be more than we were the day before. To work with us means approaching each day with a passion for what you do, knowing that you make a difference - to your clients, to your colleagues, to yourself.**

**We’re looking for people who are continuously growing - from Good to Great, from Great to Elite.**

**We’re looking for **_YOU_**.**

**As an Employee Benefits Service Specialist, a typical day might include**:

- Providing support to the Account Manager and Director of the Employee Benefits division, providing assistance with client inquiries, assessing employee benefits programs, and preparing comprehensive reports and proposals
- Reviewing new business quotations for accuracy
- Preparing detailed proposals for prospective clients
- Assisting in implementation of new cases, including the preparation of associated documentation and coordination of requirements with clients and insurers
- Coordinating with carriers regarding plan amendments, billings, and member enrollments
- Preparing detailed client renewal reports
- Creating employee presentation materials
- Coordinating special assignments and group benefits marketing campaigns, as needed

**You are passionate about**:

- Providing friendly, professional service
- Making a positive difference to those around you
- Sharing ideas and working with a great team of proactive, innovative thinkers
- Learning, growing, and pushing past barriers
- Living with integrity
- Taking ownership of your work and actions

**You’re outstanding at**:

- **Providing exceptional service** - _YOU_ understand that your clients are both internal & external, and you add value by ensuring they have everything they need - even when they don’t know they need it
- **Staying calm in the storm** - even in a pressure cooker, _YOU_ keep your cool, knowing you’ve got this
- **Staying on top of priorities & managing expectations** - _YOU_ know every deadline and live by your To-Do List
- **Paying attention to the little things that make a big difference** - _YOU_ dot your I’s, cross your T’s, and check all your boxes to make sure it’s done rightthe first time
- **Getting stuff done** - YOU proactively seek out ways to show how helpful you are

**Qualifications**:

- At least 2 years' experience in a corporate administrative support role, consistently meeting internal core competencies
- Post Secondary degree or diploma

**What a leg up?**
- Group Benefits Administrator (GBA) designation and Life Insurance License desired (may be completed upon hire)
- Employee Benefits / Insurance industry experience considered an asset

**Must Haves**:

- Excellent written & oral communication skills
- Excellent organizational and time management skills
- Intermediate to advanced computer skills, including MS Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
- This individual is driven, extremely detailed oriented, self-motivated, and interested in career advancement

**What’s in it for YOU?**
- **Fun** From team-building events to contests and giveaways, we believe that a happy team makes a happy workplace
- **Career potential & leadership opportunities**. We pride ourselves on training and mentoring for success.
- **Competitive Employee Benefits Plan.** Axis has customized medical, dental, long-term disability, AD&D, critical illness, life insurance, and EAP coverage for you & your family.
- **Work/Life Balance.** Our offices operate 8:30am - 5:00pm, so no evenings or weekends. And we offer competitive vacation time and flex work options, meaning more time for you to get out and do _YOU_.

**We’re excited to meet **_YOU_**