Senior Health & Benefits Consultant

About the role

Marsh is hiring a Senior Health & Benefits Consultant for an Ottawa-based position. You will lead and manage complex client engagements, giving employers strategic advice on the design, financing, governance and ongoing management of group benefits programs, covering medical, dental, life, disability and broader health and well-being programs.

Key responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day complex client relationships and deliver strategic advice on plan design, renewals, funding, governance and vendor/carrier management
• Analyze financial, plan, benchmarking and market data to recommend solutions
• Negotiate with insurers, carriers and vendors and develop deliverables such as renewal analyses and executive recommendations
• Partner with actuaries, analysts and subject matter experts, and monitor scope, timelines, budgets and client satisfaction
• Expand relationships with existing clients, support new business, prospecting and proposals, and share market insights
• Mentor junior colleagues

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
• Significant experience in health and benefits consulting, brokerage or a related advisory role
• Strong knowledge of employee benefits (medical, dental, life, disability, wellness)
• Proven experience managing complex client relationships
• Preferred: 10+ years of experience, mid-sized to large employer clients in Canada, public sector clients, carrier negotiation, business development, bilingualism (English/French)

Required skills

• Financial, analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a team environment

What we offer

• Base salary range of $130,500 to $180,500, with possible performance-based incentives
• Health and welfare benefits, tuition assistance, retirement programs and employee assistance programs
• Hybrid work, with at least three days per week in the office