Role Overview

The Waterfront Employers of British Columbia (WEBC) is seeking energetic problem-solvers with exceptional people skills and a customer focused outlook who are looking for an opportunity to build their career within the benefits and pension field. There are two permanent positions available.

The Benefits Administrator will work closely with WEBC team members in the delivery of pension and benefits services to the longshore workforce, and gain exposure to the thriving maritime industry in BC. Reporting to the Manager, Benefits Administration, the Administrator will work in a fast-paced environment to provide support and coordination to deliver timely and accurate benefits administration.

Working as a member of the Case Management Claims team at WEBC, the Benefits Administrator will support the processing of short and long-term disability claims, including adjudication, payment and customer service inquiries. This position will also learn and support the Claim Services team where needed, in the processing of Dental, Drug and Extended Health claims, including adjudication, payment and customer service inquiries.

Ideal Candidate

• Service Focused: You have outstanding people skills and a strong service orientation. You demonstrate empathy and go the extra mile, while adhering to plan policies and procedures.
• Detail Oriented: You are highly organized and comfortable managing many tasks and high-volume processes to ensure claims include all necessary documentation.
• Problem-Solver: You are analytical, comfortable with numbers and have the ability to easily interpret plan details and then adjudicate claims based on eligibility and benefit provisions.
• Trusted Team Member: You are a self-starter who is able to work independently and who sees the value of collaboration and creating an environment where the pension and benefits team can be successful together.

Key Accountabilities

Working as a member of the Benefits team, the Benefits Administrator will primarily support the Case Management team in processing of leaves (short and long-term disability claims, as well as Federally-regulated leaves), including adjudication, payment and customer service enquiries. The role will also have the opportunity to learn and support the Claim Services team, where needed, in the processing of Dental, Drug and Extended Health claims, including adjudication, payment and customer service enquiries.

Requirements

• Excellent working knowledge of Microsoft office applications
• Proficient with formula calculations both manually and in excel
• Previous experience in benefits administration and CEBS designation (complete or in process) is an asset
• Full-time five (5) days per week (8 hours per day) during regular business hours

About Us

The Waterfront Employers of British Columbia (WEBC) is a not-for-profit third party administrator, responsible for supporting health & pension trusts and processing health and pension benefits for approximately 7000 active and retired Longshore and Foremen members and their dependents.

We believe in achieving long term sustainable results by supporting and investing in our employees. In addition to a competitive compensation, we offer our permanent employees ongoing education and a generous pension.

We're located in Railtown, close to transit and just minutes away from Gastown and Chinatown. Parking is available in our designated lot for those who drive. Our office features beautiful exposed brick, modern workstations in an open environment.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however only those selected for interviews will be contacted. WEBC is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all applicants.