About the Role
The Investment & Retirement Solutions team serves plan members and clients by building solid and trustworthy relationships. We provide solutions based on unbiased, sound investment guidance and education, helping members achieve their financial goals and allowing them to retire in comfort and with confidence. As a Business Support Associate, you will support the Investment & Retirement Solutions’ sales, service and leadership staff by handling administrative duties and scheduling appointments for sales and service transactions, preparing retirement income quotes, monitoring member retention transactions to ensure they are set up in a timely manner, and facilitating workflow within the team.
Responsibilities
- Conduct outbound calls to plan members to schedule appointments on behalf of sales team consultants
- Review and analyze member retirement documentation received by Sales and Service staff, to ensure that it is actionable and accurate
- Prepare retirement income quotes
- Liaise with internal and external partners to ensure plan member transactions are executed in a timely manner
- Manage workflow of incoming requests and sales opportunities across the team
- Participate in special projects or initiatives as appropriate (e.g. process improvements)
- Complete general administrative duties to support IRS team, including in-office distribution of incoming/outgoing mail
- Perform transactional processing, as required
Requirements
- 3-5 years in the Canadian insurance and/or financial industry, with a specific emphasis on retirement products and services
- Post secondary education or equivalent work experience
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Strong time management skills
- Self-motivated; committed to continuous learning
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to learn quickly, adapt to change and contribute to creative solutions
- Knowledge of Salesforce is an asset
- Bilingual in English and French is an asset
- Industry designations Retirement Plans Associate (RPA) or Certified Employee Benefits Specialist (CEBS) an asset
- Knowledge of group savings products and pension legislation is an asset
Location
- Toronto
- London
Work Type
- Permanent
- Full Time
- Hybrid
Experience Level
- 3-5 years
Education Level
- Post secondary education or equivalent work experience
Salary/Compensations
- $43,400 - $68,400
Benefits
- Career Development: Opportunities for career advancement, access to industry-leading learning programs and up to $2,000 annually towards education reimbursement.
- Health & Wellness: Flexible health and dental benefits, plus a $5,000 mental health benefit to support your well-being.
- Time Off: In addition to regular vacation and personal days, we support community involvement with a volunteer day.
- Financial Security: Company-matching pension plan, share ownership program and additional investment options.
- Rewards and Recognition: Employee recognition programs, service milestone celebrations, employee discounts and more!
- Emphasis on Community: We provide a workplace where employees feel connected and supported through Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), mentorship programs, social clubs and events.
About the Company
- We are united by a shared purpose: to improve the financial, physical and mental well-being of Canadians.
- Our company is trusted by 1 in 3 Canadians and contributes to the strength of communities across the country.
- We’re looking for people who live our values everyday: we step up, we do the right thing, and we deliver – for our customers, communities and each other.
- Are you someone who always strives to do the right thing, who steps up for themselves and others, and who delivers with impact? Then we want to hear from you!
Equal Opportunity
- We’re committed to removing barriers and ensuring equal access to employment. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation during the application process may contact talentacquisitioncanada@canadalife.com. All information provided will be handled in accordance with applicable laws and Canada Life policies.
- Canada Life would like to thank all applicants, however only those who qualify for an interview will be contacted.
