Benefits Specialist - Regina, Canada - Plannera Pension & Benefits

Plannera Pension & Benefits

Verified Company

Regina, Canada

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

About Us

Join the Plannera Team:
A Career with Purpose. A Future with Possibilities.

Join our team of passionate pension and benefits professionals dedicated to helping members build a secure financial future Plannera Pensions & Benefits (Plannera), formerly known as the Public Employees' Benefits Agency, is on the lookout for talented individuals to become part of our dynamic team of over 150 employees.

Headquartered in Regina, Saskatchewan, Plannera oversees $15 billion in assets across 11 pension plans and 23 benefits programs in the province.

As a not-for-profit corporation, we take pride in administering two of Canada's top 100 pension plans—the Public Employees Pension Plan (PEPP), the country's largest defined contribution plan, and the Municipal Employees' Pension Plan (MEPP).

We serve over 900 employers and 100,000 plan members, everyone from small-town firefighters to crown corporation executives.

The Opportunity

The Benefits Program Branch administers benefit plans such as Deferred Salary leave, Dental Plans, Disability Income, Extended Health Care, and Group Life to nearly 60 different employers.

These employers include Executive Government, Crown Corporations and various Agencies, Boards and Commissions under the Lieutenant Governor in Council.

The Benefits Program Branch is seeking an energetic, forward-thinking, and thorough individual to join the team as a Benefits Specialist.

Reporting to the Manager of Benefit Programs, the Benefits Specialist is responsible for:

The onboarding and training of Benefits Information Officers to improve their working knowledge on items such as legislative, procedure or policy changes;
Auditing the work performed by Benefits Information Officers;
Supporting the team by handling more complex files, processes and escalations;
Educating and communicating the benefit plan provisions, policies, coverage, processes and relevant legislation to team members, plan members, employers, beneficiaries, lawyers, and other stakeholders by phone, in writing, or in person;
Maintaining current procedure manuals, forms and training documents;
Leading annual project work such as accounting and funding valuations; and
Performing mathematical calculations such as calculating and maintaining insurance premiums, processing daily deposits, and reconciliations; and
Client service oriented, reliable, organized, capable of prioritizing multiple tasks taking into consideration changing priorities and tight deadlines;
Capable of working independently, is thorough and attentive to detail to ensure quality and accuracy of work;
Objective, supportive and a team player to maintain a harmonious and cooperative work environment.

- experience in a benefit plans administrative role of progressive responsibility; and/or

Excellent communication and presentations skills in order to provide detailed benefit information to clients and team members, and to present benefits information in group settings;
The ability to collect, record and analyze relevant data to make accurate and timely decisions on a variety of issues

Typically, the knowledge required for this position would be obtained through the completion of:

A two-year diploma program in Business Administration or equivalent;
Completion of the Certified Employee Benefits Specialist (CEBS) program or equivalent; and
Experience in the benefits field.

Why Choose Plannera?
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Industry Leader:Plannera is recognized as a leader in pension and benefit administration, providing personalized service and consistently achieving high member satisfaction scores.
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Global Partnerships:Our investment fund managers collaborate with some of the world's leading fund managers, providing strong and diversified pension plan funds.
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Diversity and Inclusion:We believe in the strength of diversity and inclusion. Join a team that values and celebrates the unique perspectives each member brings.
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Making a Difference:As a Plannera employee, you'll have the opportunity to contribute to the success of our organization and make a meaningful difference in the lives of our members.

What We Offer

A competitive salary that reflects your expertise
Comprehensive benefits package including a pension to secure your financial future
Career development, advancement and learning opportunities
Flexible work arrangements
Vacation, earned days off (EDO) and other types of leave to support your well being

Closing Date:
Mar 1, 2024
**Positions: 1