Benefits Analyst

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.

As the Benefits Analyst you will be responsible for supporting the Senior Analysts, Account Executives and Consulting Team in managing client accounts. Our approach is warm and our relationships are everything with these client groups.

• Prepare renewals and experience reports using renewal and reporting tools
• Prepare benefits marketing material and compile data and results from insurer proposals
• Coordinate with Gallagher Centre of Excellence (GCoE) in support of project deliverables
• Collaborate with service providers for the collection, analysis and interpretation of life, disability and health care data
• Collaborate with internal team to develop awareness and recommendations of life, disability and health care plan design, cost factors and help prepare team members for the renewal process
• Analyze claims and utilization data and look for trends and patterns
• Prepare ad-hoc deliverables
• Liaise with service providers to ensure adherence to project deliverables
• Other accountabilities to support the high functioning team you will be part of, as the need arises

• Post-secondary degree or diploma in math, statistics, economics, business, finance or liberal arts or commensurate experience is beneficial but not required
• Experience in a group benefits environment is an asset
• CEBS designation considered an asset
• Consider yourself an authority in the Microsoft Suite and can handle your Outlook inbox with ease
• The ability to be detailed, analyze data and perform basic mathematical tasks
• Prioritizing and handling multiple tasks within deadlines
• A Strong command of MS Excel, Word and PowerPoint
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills;
• Working on a team and independently with minimal direct supervision makes you happy, as does developing relationships with service vendors and colleagues

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
• Paid Time Off to Volunteer
• Employee education recognition program
• Employee referral bonus program
• LifeWorks Employee Assistance Program
• Matching Gift 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.