Benefits Information Officer - Eligibility List
About The Position
This competition will be used to create an eligibility list for future vacancies at Plannera. Qualified candidates from this process may be considered for similar permanent and term opportunities that become available over the next six months. Plannera Pensions & Benefits (Plannera), formerly known as the Public Employees’ Benefits Agency, is seeking talented individuals to become part of their dynamic team of over 150 employees. Headquartered in Regina, Saskatchewan, Plannera oversees $17 billion in assets across 11 pension plans and 13 benefits programs in the province. As a not-for-profit corporation, they administer 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). They serve over 900 employers and more than 105,000 plan members. The Benefits Program Department administers benefits plans such as Deferred Salary leave, Dental Plans, Disability Income, Extended Health Care, and Group Life to nearly 150 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 Information Officer.
Requirements
- 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 accurately interpret and apply relevant acts and legislation, and interact empathetically when providing information or clarifying procedures to clients who may be angry, confused, or hostile
- Knowledge of benefit plan administration such as group life insurance, extended health, dental, and disability
- Knowledge of computer applications such as word processing, security, communication, spreadsheet software, database and operating systems and/or computer hardware
- The ability to collect, record and analyze relevant data to make accurate and timely decisions on a variety of issues
Nice To Haves
- A two-year diploma program in Business Administration or equivalent
- Completion of the Certified Employee Benefits Specialist (CEBS) program
- Experience in the benefits field
Responsibilities
- Educating and communicating the benefit plan provisions, policies, coverage, processes and relevant legislation to plan members, employers, beneficiaries, lawyers, and other stakeholders by phone, in writing, or in person
- Performing mathematical calculations such as calculating and maintaining insurance premiums, processing daily deposits, and reconciliations
- Auditing and processing benefit files, prepare correspondence, and investigate discrepancies based on information received from plan members and employers
Benefits
- 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
