Canada Life is seeking a bilingual, detail-oriented Administrative Support Associate to support our sales team’s daily operations. You will play a key role in understanding employee benefits data and pricing, comparing information across companies, and bringing fresh perspectives to our processes.
What You'll Do
- Offer administrative support to the sales team.
- Understand the sales process and participate in processing business with excellence.
- Work with all systems required for the sales and renewal process.
- Partner with the Sales team to ensure proposals are processed and released completely and on time.
- Complete data entry in our systems.
- Assist the service team with preparing new group submissions.
- Understand and participate in the renewal process.
- Acknowledge and raise any opportunities to the sales team.
- Provide back-up support to other team members as required.
- Take on ad-hoc assignments when needed.
What We're Looking For
- Bilingualism (fluent in French and English).
- Post-secondary education.
- Strong critical thinking skills with an analytical approach.
- Adept with numbers, formulas, and the ability to read, compare, and understand data.
- Understanding of the end-to-end sales process and how each part impacts the next.
- Intermediate to advanced skill in Excel, with a keen ability to learn other software programs.
- Comfortable using MS Office 365 (One Note, One Drive, Word, Teams, and Outlook).
- Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to handle multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
- Exceptional attention to detail.
- Good problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment.
Nice to Have
- Knowledge of the group benefits industry.
Technical Stack
- Excel, RS4, ARC, Salesforce, MS Office 365 (One Note, One Drive, Word, Teams, Outlook)
Team & Environment
You will be supporting the sales team directly, collaborating to ensure smooth operations and successful outcomes.
Benefits & Compensation
- Annual salary range: $45,600.00 minimum - $68,400.00 maximum.
- Being a part of Canada Life means you have a voice. This is a place where your unique background, perspectives and talents are valued.
- You’re part of a diverse and inclusive workplace where your career and well-being are championed.
- You’ll deliver on our shared purpose to improve the well-being of Canadians as part of a great team.
Work Mode
This role is based locally, with positions available in Montreal and Quebec City.
We are committed to providing an inclusive, accessible environment, where all employees and customers 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.
