Job Description

For Posting
Mercer has an exciting opportunity available for an experienced Senior Health & Benefits (H&B) Consultant in Toronto.

What can you expect?

The Senior Health Consultant will lead consulting engagements with 500+ life employers regarding their medical, dental, life, disability benefit plans and programs. This role will also negotiate with benefits carriers and vendors to secure health and welfare plan coverage for these employers. As Senior Consultant, you will lead business development opportunities and set business development strategy and tactics for the Toronto Market.

What is in it for you?

At Mercer, we are as invested in creating brighter futures for our own people as we are for our clients. To help you reach your full potential, we offer a culture of performance, growth and safety, as well as benefits and resources that support your wellbeing and career development The opportunity to work with some of the smartest and most energetic people in the industry, who will nurture, challenge and enable you A dynamic, collaborative and inclusive culture, where diversity is embraced - and you are celebrated and appreciated for who you are The opportunity to network, share views, and learn from others by getting involved with our Business Resource Groups: PRIDE, Women@Mercer, Racial & Ethnic Diversity and Rising Professionals Network A variety of virtual learning and development resources to support your personal and professional growth Generous paid time off and a flexible work schedule that accommodates your home life and commitments outside of work

In this role, you will be responsible for:

Leading complex client engagements, including managing overall service delivery, strategy, financial evaluations, plan design, renewals, business placement, benchmarking and other studies Developing sophisticated benefits design and renewal strategies and drive the development of tools and solutions to address complex client issues Effectively communicate Mercer's position on latest industry trends to clients Being accountable for revenue/profitability for client accounts and projects Generating sales by expanding revenues from existing clients and by leading prospecting efforts with new clients Setting strategic direction that creates demand for new products/services in the marketplace

What qualifications are necessary to have for the role?

BA/BS degree At least 10 years' experience in identifying, designing, recommending and implementing efficient, innovative business solutions to clients' complex health care benefits challenges Renowned expertise and industry reputation in the health & benefits field

What makes you ideal for the role?

Strong, innovative sales and marketing skills plus the ability to market organizational strengths successfully Superior analytical and mathematical skills, strategic planning, communication, and listening skills Proven management skills in leading large, complex projects

Mercer believes in building brighter futures by redefining the world of work, reshaping retirement and investment outcomes, and unlocking real health and well-being. Mercer's more than 25,000 employees are based in 44 countries and the firm operates in over 130 countries. Mercer is a business of Marsh McLennan (NYSE: MMC), the world's leading professional services firm in the areas of risk, strategy and people, with 76,000 colleagues and annual revenue of $17 billion. Through its market-leading businesses including Marsh, Guy Carpenter and Oliver Wyman, Marsh & McLennan helps clients navigate an increasingly dynamic and complex environment. For more information, visit https://www.mercer.com/. Follow Mercer on Twitter @Mercer.


In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005, Mercer will provide a reasonable accommodation to employees and prospective employees to the point of undue hardship upon request and as required in respect of the individual's particular restrictions and limitations. If you require a specific accommodation because of a disability or medical need please contact TANA@mmc.com.


Marsh McLennan is committed to embracing a diverse, inclusive and flexible work environment. We aim to attract and retain the best people regardless of their sex/gender, marital or parental status, ethnic origin, nationality, age, background, disability, sexual orientation, and gender identity



Mercer, a business of Marsh McLennan (NYSE: MMC), is a global leader in helping clients realize their investment objectives, shape the future of work and enhance health and retirement outcomes for their people. Marsh McLennan is a global leader in risk, strategy and people, advising clients in 130 countries across four businesses: Marsh, Guy Carpenter, Mercer and Oliver Wyman. With annual revenue of $24 billion and more than 90,000 colleagues, Marsh McLennan helps build the confidence to thrive through the power of perspective. For more information, visit mercer.com, or follow on LinkedIn and X.



Marsh McLennan is committed to embracing a diverse, inclusive and flexible work environment. We aim to attract and retain the best people and embrace diversity of age background, disability, ethnic origin, family duties, gender orientation or expression, marital status, nationality, parental status, personal or social status, political affiliation, race, religion and beliefs, sex/gender, sexual orientation or expression, skin color, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005, Marsh McLennan will provide a reasonable accommodation to employees and prospective employees to the point of undue hardship upon request and as required in respect of the individual's particular restrictions and limitations. If you require a specific accommodation because of a disability or medical need, please contact reasonableaccommodations@mmc.com.



Marsh McLennan is committed to hybrid work, which includes the flexibility of working remotely and the collaboration, connections and professional development benefits of working together in the office. All Marsh McLennan colleagues are expected to be in their local office or working onsite with clients at least three days per week. Office-based teams will identify at least one "anchor day" per week on which their full team will be together in person.