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Group Benefits Specialist

  • Edmonton, AB, T6G 2C8, Canada

Full-time

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Job type
Full-time
Posting language
English
Posted

Original job description

Who is Effortless Admin

Effortless Admin is transforming how Canada handles employee benefits. We exist to provide the best possible group benefits experience to employers and their employees, while empowering benefits consultants. We are an expanding organization looking for motivated individuals who want to join us on our growth trajectory.

If you're ready to start your career with a company that invests in your growth from day one, we want to hear from you!

To apply:
1. Submit your resume and cover letter
2. Complete our skills assessment: https://www.ondemandassessment.com/o/JB-6NODVR3CJ/landing?u=1193676 

Completing both steps will fast-track your application through our hiring process.

Position Overview

Full-Time | Edmonton, AB | On-site

Your Launchpad into a Career in Group Insurance

This is more than a job -- it's your entry point into the dynamic group insurance industry. As a Group Benefits Specialist, you'll gain hands-on experience with Canada's top benefits administration technology while earning an internationally recognized professional designation that will set the foundation for your career.

Whether you're a recent graduate or early in your career, this role offers a clear path forward. Effortless Admin is growing across multiple departments and functions, and the Group Benefits Specialist position is designed as a gateway to advancement throughout our organization

What You’ll be Doing

  • Supporting plan sponsors in the management of their benefit plans
  • Assisting plan members in using our software and understanding their coverage
  • Contributing meaningfully to our development team in continuously improving the software through user acceptance testing, bug identification and product refinement
  • Expanding your abilities as a subject matter expert in employee benefits data
  • Developing expertise across a wide range of benefits carriers, plans and contracts
  • Working independently in completing daily tasks
  • Providing an exceptional customer service experience, bringing greater understanding to clients and resolving their benefits questions
  • Delivering support by live chat, email and phone in English (and French, if bilingual)
  • Other duties as assigned

What You’ll Bring

  • Passion for customer service and helping people
  • Desire to work in a team environment and grow your career
  • An interest in the Canadian group benefits administration
  • Ability to learn new technologies quickly
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Commitment to professional development and continuous learning
  • Fluency in French is an asset but not required

What’s in it For You

Professional Development You Can Count On:

  • Mandatory GBA Certification Program -- We'll sponsor your path to earning the internationally recognized Group Benefits Associate (GBA) designation through all three certification levels
  • Paid study time -- Five hours per week during work hours dedicated to your professional development, with progressive salary increases upon completion of each certification level
  • Course materials, textbooks, and enrollment fees; all as more particularly set forth in the Effortless GBA continuing education policy framework

Career Growth Opportunities:

  • Clear pathways to advance into other departments and functions across Effortless Admin as we continue to expand
  • An industry recognized certification and on job training to set you up for a career of group insurance expertise
  • Work alongside industry-leading development teams and benefits experts

Work Environment:

  • Collaborative team in a supportive, growth-focused environment
  • A flexible company with personality and heart
  • Competitive compensation and robust benefits package
  • Great work-life balance with 37.5 hour work week
  • Great in building amenities including gym and swimming pool

Join Our Journey

At Effortless Admin, you'll launch your career in group insurance while earning credentials that matter. This isn't just about learning the industry -- it's about building the foundation for wherever you want to go next, whether that's deeper into benefits expertise or across our growing organization into operations, account management, implementation, or beyond.

Please submit your resume and cover letter.

Effortless Admin is committed to building diverse teams and an inclusive workplace. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates.

More about this job

Responsibilities

Support plan sponsors and members with benefit plan management and software navigation. Contribute to software improvement through user acceptance testing and bug identification.

Requirements

Candidates should possess strong communication skills and a passion for customer service. An interest in Canadian group benefits administration and the ability to learn new technologies quickly are required.

Skills

  • Customer service
  • Group benefits administration
  • Software support
  • User acceptance testing
  • Bug identification
  • Product refinement
  • Data analysis
  • Communication skills
  • Technical learning
  • Problem solving
  • Time management

Benefits

  • Professional development
  • GBA certification sponsorship
  • Paid study time
  • Gym access
  • Swimming pool access
  • Competitive compensation
  • Robust benefits package

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Categories

  • Customer Service & Support
  • Finance & Accounting
  • Administrative
  • Technology

Keywords

  • Group Benefits
  • Insurance
  • GBA Certification
  • Software Administration
  • Customer Service
  • Plan Sponsors
  • Plan Members
  • User Acceptance Testing
  • Bug Identification
  • Product Refinement
  • Data Management
  • Benefits Carriers
  • Contracts
  • Professional Development
  • Employee Benefits

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