Benefits Analyst – 12-Month Contract with Potential for Permanent Opportunity

Job summary

The Benefits Analyst will manage a portfolio of group benefits clients, providing expert guidance on plan administration, renewals, and plan performance. They will also conduct market analyses, negotiate with carriers, and ensure the effective management of medical, dental, and disability benefit programs.

Job details

Benefits Analyst – 12-Month Contract with Potential for Permanent Opportunity Location: Toronto, ON Employment Type: 12-Month Contract – Maternity Leave Coverage Benefits: Included ​ Are you an experienced Benefits Analyst with a strong background in group benefits and a passion for delivering exceptional client service? Our client is seeking a knowledgeable and client-focused professional to join their team on a 12-month contract providing maternity leave coverage, with the potential to transition into a full-time permanent position following the contract. As a Benefits Advisor, you will be responsible for supporting a portfolio of group benefits clients, providing expert guidance on plan administration, renewals, changes, and day-to-day client needs. You will work closely with clients, insurers, and internal teams to ensure benefit programs are effectively managed and clients receive timely, knowledgeable support. The ideal candidate will have strong knowledge of the group benefits industry, excellent communication and relationship-management skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to join a collaborative team, make an immediate impact, and potentially build a long-term career with the organization. What You’ll Do: Drive strategic impact – Perform annual renewal analysis and negotiate with carriers to ensure the best outcomes for clients. Analyze and optimize benefits plans – Conduct experience reporting, budget projections, and plan performance reviews. Shape the future of benefits – Contribute to the design and management of group medical, dental, life, disability, and special risk benefits. Provide expert guidance – Conduct market analyses, compare costs, and make strategic recommendations. Ensure seamless execution – Assist with carrier/product implementations and review benefit booklets and contracts for accuracy. Be a trusted partner – Build strong relationships with clients, carriers, and internal teams to drive success. Requirements What You Bring to the Team: 5+ years of experience in group benefits with a deep understanding of the Canadian benefits landscape. Financial acumen – Strong analytical skills and experience in benefits underwriting and financial reporting. Tech-savvy mindset – Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook. Attention to detail – Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities. Collaboration & communication – A team player who thrives in both independent and cross-functional environments. Discretion & professionalism – Sensitivity to confidential information and a commitment to integrity. Benefits Included in Term Contract: Health and Dental coverage.

What you’ll do

The Benefits Analyst will manage a portfolio of group benefits clients, providing expert guidance on plan administration, renewals, and plan performance. They will also conduct market analyses, negotiate with carriers, and ensure the effective management of medical, dental, and disability benefit programs.

Requirements

Candidates must have 5+ years of experience in the Canadian group benefits industry with strong financial acumen and analytical skills. Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite and excellent relationship-management capabilities are essential for this role.

Benefits

• Health coverage • Dental coverage

Listed skills

• Customer service · Preferred
• Financial Reporting · Preferred
• Microsoft Excel · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Microsoft Word · Preferred
• Group Benefits · Preferred
• Microsoft Outlook · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Group benefits
• Client service
• Plan administration
• Renewals
• Experience reporting
• Budget projections
• Plan performance reviews
• Market analysis
• Benefits underwriting
• Financial reporting
• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft PowerPoint
• Microsoft Outlook
• Relationship management
• Communication
• Financial Acumen
• Relationship Management
• Professionalism
• Organizational Skills
• Analytical Skills
• Underwriting
• Management
• Customer Service
• Financial Statements
• Performance Review
• Technical Acumen
• Detail Oriented

Job areas

• Human Resources
• Finance & Accounting
• Consulting
• Benefits Analyst
• Compensation / Benefits Analyst
• Government Social Benefits Officials
• Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists