Job Description

You have a flair for design and are a highly effective communicator!

You are organized and your attention to detail is outstanding!

You love the idea of working in a dynamic and fast paced environment!

You get satisfaction from providing solutions to clients and colleagues!

If this sounds like you, then we'd love to hear from you!

What's the ask?

The Senior Benefits Specialist, Custom Solutions is responsible for developing tailored solutions for prospects in collaboration with the Business Development and Benefits teams. These solutions take many forms ranging from support through changes, and customized communications in the client brand to support critical employee messages. In addition to developing solutions for our clients and prospects, this position will also support the business development activity through the creation of documents that support the sales cycle and describe the value our team can bring based on the unique needs of each prospect.

The Senior Benefits Specialist duties will include, but are not limited to:

Marketing and Communications

• Development of various marketing collateral for multiple channels and touchpoints, including print, web, video, and email
• Build, plan, and manage a communications calendar
• Collaborate with subject matter experts (SMEs), including sales experts, to create compelling content for prospects and clients
• Prepare and/or peer review employee communications;
• Create, document, update responses for Request for Proposal (RFP) consulting services;
• Create a repository of RFP responses
• Responsible for consistency and correct use of brand identity and voice according to brand guidelines both internally and externally
• Development of marketing pieces to assist with the sales process

Client Service

• Prepare specifications for marketing;
• Coordinate carrier finalist presentations;
• Assist with the new client implementation and carrier transitions
• Prepare and/or peer review benefits summaries;
• Prepare and/or peer review employee survey questionnaire and presentations;
• Assist on specific projects, initiatives and research
• Analysis of financial and/or plan design benchmarking and preparation of reports/presentations;
• Conduct and/or peer review employee presentations.

What does it take?

• Demonstrated experience in the Group Benefits industry and asset
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office with including Excel, PowerPoint, Word
• Ability to manage time-sensitive deadlines in a fast-paced environment;

Who we are

Canadian-owned and operated, Cowan Insurance Group is a leading independent insurance brokerage and consulting operation, providing real value to our clients. With close to 500 employees operating out of 9 locations across Canada, we're proud to have been named one of Canada's Best Managed Companies since 2012.

We partner with leading national and international insurance companies to:

• deliver insurance and risk management solutions to businesses, organizations and individuals
• advise on and create retirement, group benefits, disability management and international benefits programs for employee groups.

We also offer wealth and asset management as well as financial and succession planning services to individuals, and specialize in property, casualty and credit insurance.

What sets us apart?

Be in good company

Integrity matters. It drives our award-winning workplace culture and fuels our collective desire to help our clients, employees, and communities thrive.

Challenge your thinking

You're valued for your passion, drive and creativity. The pace is fast but the work is meaningful, interesting, and complex, just the way you like it.

Grow together

We believe in your potential. If you're looking to develop your expertise with learning opportunities and mentoring, we'll make that happen.

Benefits and perks

• Competitive salary
• Participate in our comprehensive pension and benefits plan on day one -- no waiting period
• Company-matched Registered Pension Plan
• Company-paid training and development courses
• Community involvement

Are you interested?

Send in your cover letter and resume and share your unique story with us.

While we appreciate the interest of all applicants, we will contact only those selected for interviews. If you are an applicant with disabilities and require accommodations, please let us know at the time of our contact so that we may arrange for their provision.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employee candidates will be selected strictly based on an individual's technical qualifications, knowledge and experience, as they relate to the requirements of a particular position. Selections will be made without regard to: race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed (religion), sex, sexual orientation, handicaps (physical or mental), age, marital status, family status, or the receipt of public assistance or record of offences.