Health & Benefits Consultant

About the role

Mercer is looking for a Health & Benefits Consultant to join its H&B Consulting team, based in Montreal, Quebec City or Ottawa. The role leads consulting engagements with 500+ life employers on their medical, dental, life and disability benefit plans and programs, negotiates with benefits carriers and vendors to secure coverage, and may contribute to business development for the Montreal market. It is a hybrid role with at least three days a week in the office.

Key responsibilities

• Lead or co-lead complex client engagements, managing service delivery, financial evaluations, plan design, renewals, business placement, benchmarking and other studies
• Develop benefits design and renewal strategies and tools to solve complex client issues
• Communicate Mercer's position on the latest industry trends to clients
• Be accountable for revenue and profitability of client accounts and projects
• Generate sales by expanding revenues from existing clients and prospecting new ones
• Set strategic direction that creates demand for new products and services
• Review actuarial valuation of post-employment retirement and other benefits obligations and expenses, using Canadian, U.S. and/or international accounting standards and Mercer standards (optional)

Required profile

• BA/BS degree in actuarial science, mathematics, statistics, finance or a related field
• Previous experience with large consulting firms handling major accounts
• Fellow of the Society of Actuaries / AMF license (or the process of obtaining it)
• At least 5 years of experience identifying, designing, recommending and implementing solutions to clients' complex health care benefits challenges
• Expertise and reputation in the health and benefits field
• Fluent in English and French, as the role involves bilingual employees and clients across Canada

Required skills

• Superior analytical and mathematical skills
• Strategic planning, communication and listening skills
• Management of large, complex projects
• Innovative sales and marketing skills

Mercer offers professional development, a vibrant and inclusive culture, and a range of career opportunities and benefits. The company is committed to hybrid work, with colleagues expected to be in the office or onsite with clients at least three days per week.