Benefits Specialist – Grow Your Career With Us!
Owen & Associates
Ready to take your next step in the employee benefits world? We’re excited to welcome a Benefits Specialist to our team! If you enjoy supporting people, building strong client relationships, and keeping details organized and running smoothly, this may be your perfect fit. Being bilingual in French and English is a definite asset and will help you thrive in our diverse client environment.
Who We Are
Owen & Associates is a leading benefits consulting and brokerage firm that supports global organizations with their Canadian employee benefits programs. For over 25 years, we’ve consistently grown—now serving 400+ corporate clients with a team of 50+ passionate professionals. Our success comes from our commitment to service, teamwork, and a culture that values people.
This is a hybrid role, with the expectation of 2 days in office.
What You’ll Do:
- Support and manage employee benefits programs (health, dental, retirement, disability, etc.)
- Be a friendly and reliable point of contact for client and employee benefits inquiries
- Process enrolments, changes, claims, billing inquiries, and ensure compliance
- Maintain organized client files and complete regular audits and follow-ups
- Provide proactive support and high-touch service to strengthen client relationships
- Attend and lead client meetings as required (virtual and occasionally in-person)
What You Bring:
- 4+ years of customer service experience and 2+ years administrative experience
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
- Comfortable adapting to changing needs and priorities
- Clear and professional communication skills (written and verbal)
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint)
- Positive, collaborative, and service-driven mindset
- Ability to work in a hybrid environment and successfully complete a background check
Nice to Have:
- Experience with employee benefits and retirement plans
- CEBS / GBA designation (or working toward it)
- Bilingual French/English and/or familiarity with employment standards
Why You’ll Love Working Here:
- Competitive salary + performance bonus
- Comprehensive group benefits and retirement plan
- Flexible hybrid work environment
- Ongoing training and career development opportunities
- Supportive team culture and fun company events
- Opportunities to work with international markets and growing clients
Learn more at: https://owenandassoc.com
Salary $50,000 - $55,000 depending on experience
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: $50,000.00-$55,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company events
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site gym
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Profit sharing
- RRSP match
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision care
- Wellness program
- Work from home
Experience:
- Administrative: 2 years (preferred)
- Customer service: 4 years (preferred)
- Group Benefits: 1 year (preferred)
Language:
Location:
- Collingwood, ON L9Y 4R3 (preferred)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Collingwood, ON L9Y 4R3
