Benefits Consultant - Employee Services

Posting Period

Open:         October 21, 2024 

Deadline:    November 3, 2024

Non-Union

Department Name

Employee Services

The Benefit Consultant is the subject matter expert and plays a crucial role in managing group health, life and dental insurance programs, and long-term disability, with a focus on designing and managing the corporate employee benefits programs (across all unionized and non-union employee groups). Working alongside key London Health Sciences Centre (LHSC) stakeholders, the Consultant supports creation, implementation and management of benefit packages that attract and retain employees, while balancing costs and ensuring compliance with regulations, and making recommendations for cost sharing between employee and employer premiums. Reporting directly to the Manager, Occupational Health and Employee Services, the Benefits Consultant oversees the development and maintenance of effective and efficient systems, processes, and procedures for all benefit needs at LHSC, and supports benefit grievance preparation, as well as negotiations and collective bargaining. This position is also responsible for overseeing/informally leading any significant projects related to the administration of a corporate benefit program (examples include transition of benefits providers, market analysis of benchmark comparator benefit offerings and subsequent redesign of benefits offering).

Regular Full-Time

Rate of Pay: $41.12 per hour - $51.39 per hour

Hours of Work: 37.5 hours per week

Qualifications

• Successful completion of a diploma in Human Resources, Business or Finance
• Successful completion of a Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Finance or related field preferred
• Certified Employee Benefit Specialist (CEBS), or Certified Human Resources Professional/Leader (CHRP/CHRL) preferred
• 5 years of progressive experience with employee benefits
• Knowledge of Collective Agreements, and Hospital policy as it pertains to benefits and insurance carriers
• Knowledge of Employment Legislation, HR policies & practices, as well as employee rights and obligations
• Extensive expertise, knowledge, and understanding of health and welfare plan administration
• Highly developed consulting skills to provide advice, guidance, and influence leaders
• Excellent analytical and reporting skills
• Strong customer service and interpersonal skills including facilitation and networking skills
• Excellent verbally and written communication skills; including strong proofreading skills and the ability to communicate effectively in person and virtually
• Computer literacy including Microsoft Office Suite, social media, and corporate productivity tools
• Demonstrated practice and commitment to the principles of patient and family centered care
• Demonstrated practice and commitment to patient and staff safety at LHSC
• Demonstrated practice and commitment to LHSC’s Vision, Purpose, and Values
• Demonstrated ability to attend work on a regular basis

LHSC is committed to the principles of hybrid work and may offer this option to employees whose work can be performed in an alternate location, without adverse impact to the operations of the Hospital, inclusive of our Staff and Patient experience. Confirmation of hybrid work options available to you will be clarified upon hire and may be subject to change based on the duties required of your position. Successful candidates will be required to perform work within Ontario and must be available to work on location, as required.

Teaching, Learning and Research 

London Health Sciences Centre is proudly one of Canada’s largest acute-care teaching and research hospitals. LHSC has an unwavering commitment to lifelong learning, with education agreements in collaboration with over 55 schools, hospitals, and community agencies from across Ontario, Canada and internationally; among our many education partners, our three regional partners are Western University, Fanshawe College, and Thames Valley District School Board. LHSC provides students with a place that they can learn and discover knowledge and skills to take them forward in their careers as health care professionals. Approximately 2,900 Nursing, Health and other students ranging from secondary school to university graduate level programs receive training at LHSC every year. As an employee of LHSC, you will be expected to engage in role-related teaching, professional development, and research activities in addition to standard position duties and responsibilities. 

Immunization Requirements:

Before beginning employment at LHSC, all new hires will be required to: 

• Provide vaccination records or proof of immunity against measles, mumps, rubella and varicella (chicken pox), Hepatitis B, Tetanus/ Diphtheria/Polio; Meningitis;  
• Provide documentation of the Tuberculosis skin testing (two step);  
• Provide proof of Health Canada-approved COVID-19 vaccination reflective of Ontario Health’s current definition of being fully vaccinated  

For more information visit https://www.lhsc.on.ca/careers/health-review-requirements 

We are committed to providing a safe, healthy and inclusive work environment that inspires respect.  LHSC is committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace and welcomes applications from equity-denied groups including Indigenous people, racialized people, women, persons with disabilities, and 2SLGBTQIA+ persons. LHSC is also committed to ensuring an accessible and inclusive recruitment process.  Upon individual request, we will endeavor to remove any barrier to the hiring process to reasonably accommodate candidates, including those with disabilities, while maintaining a fair, consistent and equitable recruitment approach.  Should any applicant require accommodation through the application, interview or selection processes, please contact Recruitment Services at 519-685-8500, extension #34321 or recruitment@lhsc.on.ca .

As part of the selection process applicants may be required to complete an examination or test. Please be advised that a reference check may be conducted as part of the selection process.

Your interest in this opportunity is appreciated. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. Successful candidates, as a condition of job offer, would be required to provide a satisfactory police information check (original document) completed in the last 6 months.

Please be advised, if you are seeking employment on a temporary work or study permit we recommend reviewing work permit restrictions as it applies to healthcare organizations in Canada. As per the Government of Canada, LHSC is considered a hospital/healthcare organization, even if an employee is functioning in a non-patient facing role. Individuals on a work or study permit seeking employment in this sector may be required to complete additional steps in the process, including but not limited to a medical exam, which may also apply to employees looking to renew their work permits. It is the employee’s accountability to ensure they are adhering to their specific work permit restrictions, and we encourage all candidates and LHSC employees to be proactive and review restrictions as soon as possible as it could be a lengthy process.