The Lead Consultant serves as a trusted advisor to clients and prospects by delivering strategic guidance, analysis, and execution across all aspects of group benefits. This role combines consultative leadership with deep technical expertise to ensure that each client’s benefits program is competitive, compliant, and aligned with organizational goals. The Lead Consultant partners with large corporate clients to optimize plan performance, identify opportunities for innovation and cost efficiency, and deliver an exceptional client experience through proactive service and insight. The Lead Consultant will be responsible for providing guidance and support to new business prospects and in-force clients in relation to their group benefits programs. The Lead Consultant will work closely with the Large Client Strategy team to manage and coordinate the day-to-day activities related to employee benefits, ensuring timely and accurate delivery of services to clients and prospects. The Managing Consultant will: Work within the Large Client Strategy team to manage in-force groups, ensuring timely and accurate delivery of employee benefits services. Review plan performance and experience reporting, and assist with flexible pricing and renewal exercises. Prepare market specifications for clients using both internal and external quoting systems. Analyze data and multiple carrier proposals, prepare cost comparisons, and make recommendations regarding the most suitable options for clients. Conduct ad hoc investigations of claims data to identify trends and provide insights to clients. Gather required data and perform analysis of estimated cost impacts of plan design changes for self-insured clients. Prepare client renewal reports and reviews, negotiate with insurance carriers, and complete the renewal cycle with supporting commentary. Maintain client reporting frameworks, ensuring the accurate and timely delivery of quarterly, annual, and ad hoc reports that demonstrate plan performance and financial outcomes. Track commissions and compensation structures across carriers to ensure accuracy, transparency, and proper allocation in collaboration with internal finance and accounting teams. Prepare ad hoc presentations, reports, and proposals as requested by clients. Provide technical and peer review support for analysts and other associates. Coordinate with insurance carriers, vendors, and internal departments to ensure smooth execution and implementation of benefit programs. Prepare and deliver client presentations, both virtually and in person. Support strong working relationships with Plan Sponsors, Plan Administrators, and other client representatives. Develop and maintain positive relationships with carriers, Account Managers, and other client stakeholders. Stay current with changes in legislation, regulations, and best practices related to employee benefits. Track ongoing work and update workflow systems regularly and as required. Provide mentorship and training to Benefits Specialists and Analysts within the Large Client Strategy team. To be successful as a Managing Consultant with People Corporation, you will need: 7+ years of progressive experience in Group Benefits consulting with a proven record of advising mid-to-large employers. Demonstrated expertise in flexible benefit plan design, ASO (Administrative Services Only) and fully insured arrangements, pooled/funded plan structures, including financial modeling, cost forecasting, and performance benchmarking. Skilled in leading renewals and marketings end-to-end, from strategic analysis and insurance negotiations to client-ready recommendations and presentation of financial results. Strong ability to interpret complex claims and utilization data, providing actionable insights that drive plan sustainability, employee engagement, and total rewards alignment. Experience in union negotiations, plan audits, and vendor management, ensuring ongoing compliance and optimization across all benefit lines. Life License (LLQP) required. Certified Employee Benefits Specialist (CEBS) designation considered an asset. What’s in it for you: Have an impact in the communities we serve Participate in our contributions towards Truth and Reconciliation Learn by working & collaborating alongside our existing team of experts Employee benefit and retirement programs are provided Competitive compensation A fun, flexible and productive work environment At People Corporation we are committed to helping businesses succeed. We are a national provider of benefits, retirement, wealth, wellness, and human resource solutions. Our experts and solutions serve over 20,000 clients representing nearly 3 million Canadians. We offer customized solutions designed to fit the unique needs of businesses and their employees, members and stakeholders. We are committed to providing an inclusive, accessible environment, where all employees and clients feel valued, respected and supported. We are dedicated to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities in which we live, and to creating an environment where every employee has the opportunity to reach their potential. If you require an accommodation or an alternative format of any posting please reach out to careers@peoplecorporation.com. We know that it's the vast expertise and commitment of our teams in People Corporation and our Partner Firms that have put us where we are today. We value our employees and provide competitive salaries, a comprehensive group benefits plan, and a generous retirement savings plan. And we're in it for the long haul - once you join us, we want you to thrive. If you want to make a difference in the lives of customers, if you take pride in a job well done, and if you like to have fun, talk to us. To learn more about our Partner Firms, please click on the link below. https://www.peoplecorporation.com/en-ca/about-us/our-partner-firms Submit your information for future opportunities. Providing an inclusive, accessible environment, where all employees and clients feel valued, respected and supported is something we're committed to. We are dedicated to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities in which we live, and to creating an environment where every employee has the opportunity to reach their potential. If you require an accommodation or an alternative format of any posting please reach out to careers@peoplecorporation.com. 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