Job Description

Company Description
OTIP (Ontario Teachers Insurance Plan) is a member-focused, service-driven organization. We are committed to putting our people first by fostering a positive and inclusive work environment, providing a competitive total compensation package and investing in career development. Our team is currently looking for a:
Bilingual Eligibility Specialist (Health & Dental)
(Hybrid/remote work options available)*
What you will do: **
Reviewing and analyzing data and eligibility to ensure the members are showing correctly on all applicable systems.

• Identifying emerging issues and trends through inquires received and proactively raise the issues to the Benefits Services Technical Specialists and management team.
• Researching data discrepancies, including review of HRIS files and conversion data received by boards and previous carriers at OTIP.
• Assisting with escalated member issues related to eligibility and plan set up as required.
• Providing information and responding to inquiries from other departments, board administrators and members regarding benefit maintenance and procedure issues, coverage, effective dates and outstanding information.
• Providing timely and accurate information in response to incoming telephone inquiries using an automated telephone system, computer applications, training material and other applicable resources.

Qualifications*
What you will bring: *

• Minimum of two years' experience in group insurance including, health, dental, life and long term disability.
• Strong knowledge of health, dental, life and long term disability insurance, as it pertains to contractual and administrative provisions.
• Highly analytical and detail oriented.
• Intermediate to advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite applications, specifically Excel.
• Fluent in both written and oral English and French.

We also consider your potential._ If you know you have what it takes to do the job but your experience doesn't exactly match the qualifications above, we encourage you to apply and provide us with more details about why you think you would be a great fit._Additional Information*
What we offer: *

• Competitive salary and bonus structure
• Industry-leading employer-paid group benefits that start on your first day
• Defined benefit pension plan
• 100% coverage of continuing education and licensing fees (including RIBO and AIC courses)
• Flexible work from home and hybrid options
• Opportunities for advancement

If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply online.
OTIP and its group of companies strive to create an accessible and inclusive work environment where everyone is treated with respect and dignity. Upon individual request, we will endeavour to remove any barrier to the recruitment and selection processes and provide accommodations for persons with disabilities.
As a business, we protect what matters most to our members. As an employer, we value what matters most in our workplace. Together, this includes fostering a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment for all. We are committed to learning and evolving so we can continue to celebrate what makes us special. You are who you are, and our differences are what make us unique.
We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage applications from all qualified individuals. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
#LI-Remote, #LI-Hybrid, #LI-OnsiteLocation: 125 Northfield Drive West, Waterloo, ONJob Type: Full-time