Associate Consultant, Group annuity administration

Job description

TELUS Health is empowering every person to live their healthiest life. Guided by our vision, we are leveraging the power of our leading edge technology and focusing on the uniqueness of each individual to create the future of health. As a global-leading health and well-being provider – encompassing physical, mental and financial health – TELUS Health is improving health outcomes for consumers, patients, healthcare professionals, employers and employees. Associate Consultant, Group annuity administration The Associate Consultant will be responsible managing the DB administration activities for various clients and play a role in managing client relationships. The successful candidate brings consultative skills, project leadership, pension and legislative knowledge to the role as well as the ability to apply best practices to successfully support the Group annuity administration team. What you will be doing: Client Relationship management: Build and maintain excellent relations with client contacts Participate in client meetings, as required Ensure the team provides top-quality services to clients Provide relevant information to clients on administrative issues and legislative requirements Coordinate full spectrum of DB Admin related services including web tools and call centre services Use knowledge of client contract and scope of services for invoicing purposes Escalate operational issues to Service Delivery Manager to help find solutions in a timely manner Subject Matter Expertise: Verify benefit calculations, annual statements and other relevant reports in accordance with pension plan rules and applicable legislation Review annual statements for compliance and consult with client regarding any custom changes Prepare membership/payment reconciliations and valuation data including resolution of data issues Participate in system testing and ensure testing protocols are followed Identify process improvement initiatives, present solutions to internal stakeholders and implement changes, where feasible Attend internal training sessions to continue building knowledge of industry topics and trends Project management: Manage daily and yearend functions, ensuring resources are assigned, deliverables are met and risks are identified and mitigated to meet internal standards and service level requirements Lead special projects, as required Collaborate with resources in other departments . Talent management and Coaching: Function as a team leader, overseeing work of other team members Conduct annual performance reviews and provide performance feedback on a regular basis Act as a mentor, supporting growth and development of other team members Conduct training sessions What we're looking for: Five - seven years of related DB Pension Administration experience Post-secondary education; CEBS or PPAC designation is an asset An independent, detail oriented, highly organized, accountable individual willing to take initiative and manage competing priorities Strong knowledge of provincial pension and tax legislation Exceptional customer focus with strong professional acumen Excellent communication, project management, presentation and negotiation skills Strong interpersonal, leadership and team building skills Proficient knowledge of MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint Experience with pension administration software Bilingualism (English and French) is an asset Salary Range: $ 75,000 - $ 100,000 Actual total compensation will be determined based on factors such as knowledge, skills, performance and experience. We encourage all qualified candidates to apply, even if the posted salary range doesn't match your expectations. We're open to discussing competitive compensation packages tailored to your experience level and expertise. TELUS Health offers rewarding benefits, which may vary per job function, such as: Comprehensive total rewards package highlighting competitive salary and bonus structures, minimum 3 weeks of vacation, and flexible benefits plan to meet the needs of you and your family Flexibility to work in-office, virtually or a combination of both Generous company matched pension Opportunity to give back to communities in which we work, live and serve Career growth and learning & development opportunities to develop your skills And much more… Job Type: This is for a current vacancy. A bit about us We’re a people-focused, customer-first, purpose-driven team who works together every day to innovate and do good. We improve lives through our technology solutions and foster a culture of innovation that empowers team members to solve complex problems and create remarkable human outcomes in a digital world. TELUS is proud to foster an inclusive culture that embraces diversity. We are committed to fair employment practices and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. We offer accommodation for applicants with disabilities, as required, during the recruitment process. Disclaimer: In accordance with the TELUS Health Solutions Data Center Security Policy, as a condition of employment, all team members whose job functions require they work at a Data Center and/or have access to detailed knowledge of technology related to client service delivery, are subject to a Personnel Security Screening conducted through the Government of Canada. Note for Quebec candidates: if knowledge of English is required for this position, it is because the team member will be asked, on a regular basis, to interact in English with external or internal parties or to use English applications or software as part of their tasks. By applying to this role, you understand and agree that your information will be shared with the TELUS Group of Companies’ Talent Acquisition team(s) and/or any leader(s) who will be part of the selection process.