Job Description

Introduction

Discover a world of endless possibilities at Gallagher Benefit Services, where you'll have the power to shape the future of workplaces across industries. As a member of our team, you become the driving force behind positive change, helping clients build environments where employees thrive. Embrace the opportunity to impact lives, unlock potential, and create a legacy of remarkable transformation.

We believe that every candidate brings something special to the table, including you! So, even if you feel that you're close but not an exact match, we encourage you to apply.

Overview

We are currently looking for a

Benefits Consultant

that has the character and personality to work with a strong team of personable and successful individuals. Poised for aggressive growth, there has never been a better time to be part of the Gallagher Benefits team.

The Benefits Consultant is responsible for driving revenue growth by building and maintaining valuable relationships with clients. Are you passionate about helping clients manage risk, cost and facilitate an equitable and engaged workforce?

How you'll make an impact

Drive revenue growth by building and maintaining strong client relationships. Cultivate and expand relationships with existing clients. Collaborate with clients on employee benefits, compensation, disability management, and other HR needs. Convey a deep technical expertise and business insight in helping clients evaluate opportunities to reduce costs, risk and improve the overall competitiveness of benefits and HR services. Constantly stay ahead of industry, market and legislative trends that impact health & benefit plan design, delivery and compliance. Negotiate, review and present benefit renewals. Interpret benchmark data and analyze trends. Request and evaluate RFP proposals from market vendors and present findings with your strategic recommendations to clients. Ensure smooth technical account implementation when transitioning clients to new vendors and carriers. In collaboration with the Account Manager, address client inquiries about benefits coverage, claims issues, enrolment, invoicing, other day-to-day client needs, etc. Develop & participate in benefits presentations for clients and/or their employees. Facilitate consultative discussions with team members to align and execute client strategies effectively. Develop communication strategies and materials to inform clients' employees about changes in plan design, carriers, costs, etc.. Build strong working relationships with internal team members & partners and contribute to a positive office culture. Participate in team sales opportunities with sales producers and support personnel.

About you

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience and 5 years of direct related industry consulting experience (consulting firm, insurance carrier). Demonstrated ability to solve complex client challenges through analytical and creative problem-solving. Proven experience in benefits consulting & administration. Completion of CEBS, Life License, or similar designations is strongly preferred. Confidence in identifying additional opportunities for cross-selling and expanding service offerings. Comfortable managing client groups of various sizes and complexities. Willingness and ability to travel to client sites in Western Canada.

Some of the desired work traits are:

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Acts independently with minimal direction. Strong communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to work effectively in a team environment. Results oriented. A real passion for building rapport and collaborating toward success.

Join us and make a significant impact by applying your expertise to enhance our clients' workplaces and contribute to our team's success.

Compensation and benefits

On top of a competitive salary, great teams and exciting career opportunities, we also offer a wide range of benefits.



Below are the

minimum core benefits

you'll get, depending on your job level these benefits may improve:

Flexible medical & dental coverage to meet your household's needs Life, Dependent Life and AD & D Insurance options Retirement savings including RRSP including a company match, TFSA, pension and more Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Other benefits include:

Educational expense reimbursement Employee assistance programs Discounted gym membership (GoodLife Fitness) Opportunity for flexible work arrangements Paid sick days & personal days Employee education recognition program Employee referral bonus program

We value inclusion and diversity

Inclusion and diversity (I&D) is a core part of our business, and it's embedded into the fabric of our organization. For more than 95 years, Gallagher has led with a commitment to sustainability and to support the communities where we live and work.



Gallagher embraces our employees' diverse identities, experiences and talents, allowing us to better serve our clients and communities. We see inclusion as a conscious commitment and diversity as a vital strength. By embracing diversity in all its forms, we live out The Gallagher Way to its fullest.



We are an equal opportunity employer which values diversity in the workplace and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.



Gallagher believes that all persons are entitled to equal employment opportunity and prohibits any form of discrimination by its managers, employees, vendors or customers based on race, color, religion, creed, gender (including pregnancy status), sexual orientation, gender identity (which includes transgender and other gender non-conforming individuals), gender expression, hair expression, marital status, parental status, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, medical condition, genetic information, veteran or military status, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected (herein referred to as "protected characteristics") by applicable federal, state, or local laws.



Equal employment opportunity will be extended in all aspects of the employer-employee relationship, including, but not limited to, recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, transfer, demotion, compensation, benefits, layoff, and termination. In addition, Gallagher will make reasonable accommodations to known physical or mental limitations of an otherwise qualified person with a disability, unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business.