Group Benefit Analyst

**Job Description**:
We are looking for a
**_Group Benefits Analyst_**

We are looking for a creative and energetic Group Benefits Analyst to meet profit and growth objectives by considering industry, economic outlook, administrative requirements, financial arrangements and historical experience. You will join the team which combines creativity, collaboration, and innovation to improve the experience for our customers and to determine what Canada Life can offer.

**What you will do**
- Preparation of Request for Proposals (RFP) for Non-Refund and Administrative Service Only (ASO) up to the field underwriting limit including manual rate calculations and experience rate analysis
- Analyzing data, identifying plan design and making basic pricing decisions to assist in driving new sales and renewing existing employee benefit plans
- Respond to requests for pricing plan amendments
- Calculate manual rates by manipulating the data and determining the proper set up of classes and benefit descriptions
- Recommend plan design and product solutions to Account Managers through the analysis of client claiming patterns and within a financial advisors’ book of business
- Prepare experience analyses on all benefits (Life, Long Term Disability, Short Term Disability, Health and Dental benefits) based on experience information provided
- Tracking management report requirements for the office ensuring that the information compiled can be utilized by management to make sound business decisions and achieve regional objectives
- Collaboration with regional sales office teams and head office staff (i.e. underwriting and reporting areas) is essential to the success and development of the role

**What you will bring**
- Post-secondary education in a business-related field or related work experience
- Strong mathematical skills and financial aptitude
- Strong organization and time management skills with an ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously often with scheduled deadlines
- Underwriting and/or Group Life & Health Insurance experience is a definite asset
- Strong analytical and problem-solving ability
- Strong team commitment and collaboration skills
- Ability to show initiative and be self-motivated
- Dedication to continual learning and self-development
- Good verbal and written skills as well as customer service skills
- Strong computer skills especially in Excel, Word, Salesforce, PowerPoint, and MS Teams
- Find opportunities to make a difference for our customers, drive for results
- Focus on customer solutions and continuous improvements; flexible and aim to understand what work will best help us meet customer needs and expectations

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Given the size and scope of our organization, we have the flexibility for this position to be located in the following head office locations: Kitchener, London, Hamilton, Windsor_**

**Be your best at Canada Life

Being a part of Canada Life means you have a voice. This is a place where your unique background, perspectives and talents are valued, and shape our future success.

You can be your best here. You’re part of a diverse and inclusive workplace where your career and well-being are championed. You’ll have the opportunity to excel in your way, finding new and better ways to deliver exceptional customer and advisor experiences.

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Together, as part of a great team, you’ll deliver on our shared purpose to improve the well-being of Canadians. It’s our driving force. Become part of a strong and successful company that’s trusted by millions of Canadians to do the right thing.
- Canada Life serves the financial security needs of more than 13 million people across Canada, with additional operations in Europe and the United States. As members of the Power Financial Corporation group of companies, we’re one of Canada’s leading insurers with interests in life insurance, health insurance, investment and retirement savings. We offer a broad portfolio of financial and benefit plan solutions for individuals, families, businesses and organizations._
- We are committed to providing an inclusive, accessible environment, where all employees and customers 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._

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Canada Life would like to thank all applicants, however only those who qualify for an interview will be contacted_**.

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