Service Support Associate (Temporary Full-Time Contract)

Temporary Full Time

As a Service Support Associate, you will provide in-house service and administrative support to our client service team. With a focus on customer service, well-developed communication skills and excellent Microsoft Office knowledge, you will also communicate verbally and in writing with plan administrators as well as advisors in the processing and ongoing maintenance of our employee benefits business.

What you will do:

• Acting as a liaison between clients and head office departments
• Handle routine client changes and administrative and claim inquiries
• Process client plan changes
• Ordering employee booklets, contracts, enrollment forms, ID cards, etc.
• Assisting service team with the preparation of new group submission materials proposals and presentation materials
• Word processing duties including a variety of materials such as client correspondence, administration guides, census data requests, etc.
• Responsible for the creation of client and advisor reporting
• Assist with office administrative tasks, maintain internal files, sending mail, couriers, etc.
• Provide other administrative support as needed to enhance the client experience, contributing to an efficient, energized and effective Group Customer Team
• Provide back-up support to other positions on the team as required

What you will bring:

• Highly adaptable, driven to be your best, and proven initiative
• Well-developed customer service skills
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Strong mathematical skills
• Requires excellent Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook skills
• Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to handle multiple tasks and work to deadlines
• Attention to detail key
• Good problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment
• Knowledge of the group insurance industry would be an asset
• In addition to this the successful candidate will be required to successfully complete the Group Life and Health Primer online study course under the Certified Employee Benefits Specialist Program

The base salary for this position is between $40,300.00 - $63,800.00 annually. This represents base salary only and does not represent other variable compensation components of our total compensation ( i.e. annual bonus, commission etc). If you are selected to move forward in our recruitment process, your recruiter will be able to discuss additional details of our total rewards program with you.

Career opportunities will be open a minimum of 5 business days from the date of posting, closing dates will vary depending on the search activity. All applications received will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

Be your best at Canada Life- Apply today!

Being a part of Canada Life means you have a voice. This is a place where your unique background, perspectives and talents are valued, and shape our future success.

You can be your best here. Youre part of a diverse and inclusive workplace where your career and well-being are championed. Youll have the opportunity to excel in your way, finding new and better ways to deliver exceptional customer and advisor experiences.

Together, as part of a great team, youll deliver on our shared purpose to improve the well-being of Canadians. Its our driving force. Become part of a strong and successful company thats trusted by millions of Canadians to do the right thing.

Canada Life serves the financial security needs of more than 13 million people across Canada, with additional operations in Europe and the United States. As members of the Power Financial Corporation group of companies, were one of Canadas leading insurers with interests in life insurance, health insurance, investment and retirement savings. We offer a broad portfolio of financial and benefit plan solutions for individuals, families, businesses and organizations.

We are committed to providing an inclusive, accessible environment, where all employees and customers feel valued, respected and supported. We are dedicated to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities in which we live, and to creating an environment where every employee has the opportunity to reach their potential.

It is our priority to remove barriers to provide equal access to employment. A Human Resources representative will work with applicants who request a reasonable accommodation during the application process. All information shared during the accommodation request process will be stored and used in a manner that is consistent with applicable laws and Canada Life policies. To request a reasonable accommodation in the application process, contact talentacquisitioncanada@canadalife.com.

Canada Life would like to thank all applicants, however only those who qualify for an interview will be contacted.

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