Group Underwriter - Best Practice Intermediate Analyst

Position Type:

Permanent

If you’re looking for a fulfilling career that can make a real difference in your life, and the lives of others, you’ve come to the right place.

As a national health solutions partner, we put people first in everything we do — and that begins with our team of 8,000+ professionals who bring a cross-section of diverse life experiences and career expertise to Medavie. By collaborating and innovating together, our employees are creating industry-leading solutions in insurance, primary care and emergency medical services that impact millions of lives in Canada each year.

Our mission is to improve the wellbeing of Canadians so that every life can be lived to the fullest — and it’s reflected in our award-winning culture. We celebrate individuality and value the diverse perspectives and skills our employees contribute. We go beyond providing competitive pay and comprehensive benefits to offer opportunities for personal and professional growth, flexible work options, meaningful experiences, and supportive leadership. Medavie is where employees can be their best selves, feel they belong, and achieve their full potential. Be part of it by applying for a position with us today.

The Group Underwriting Best Practice Analyst’s main responsibility is to support the various tasks and projects, with a strong emphasis on systems integration, processes, and tools. To succeed in this role, the analyst will need to develop deep understanding of the available resources and technologies used in Group Underwriting and actuarial, both internally and externally, and coordination with IT department for continuous improvement.

Main Responsibilities:

• Support the execution of the Group Underwriting Best Practice roadmap and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Maintain and enhance Group Underwriting tools and systems to support efficient underwriting and actuarial processes.
• Partner with EIS/IT, Finance, Client Solutions, Sales, and other stakeholders to ensure underwriting tools and processes align with business objectives.
• Troubleshoot system issues, support system enhancements, and contribute to process optimization and automation initiatives.
• Maintain underwriting documentation and ensure consistency with current practices, compliance requirements, and best practices.
• Analyze data and prepare reports, dashboards, and insights using tools such as Excel and Power BI to support decision-making.
• Identify opportunities to improve underwriting processes, reporting, and operational efficiency.
• Provide support and guidance to users of underwriting/actuarial systems and tools.

Required Qualifications:

• Education: College diploma or post-secondary degree in Business Administration, Finance, Mathematics, Actuarial Science, Statistics, Insurance, or a related field. A bachelor's degree would be considered an asset.
• Experience: minimum 3 years of experience in Group Underwriting, Group Insurance, Actuarial, Business Analysis, or Project Management within the insurance industry.
• Certifications: GBA, CEBS, or other related industry certifications would be considered an asset.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Technical Knowledge: Strong understanding of Group Insurance products, underwriting practices, systems, documentation, and processes. Proficiency with underwriting tools and advanced Excel skills; experience with Power BI, Power Automate, VBA, reporting tools, system integrations, and process automation is considered an asset.

• Skills: Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills with the ability to evaluate data, identify trends, recommend solutions, and manage multiple priorities. Excellent communication skills with the ability to translate technical concepts for diverse audiences and collaborate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders.

• Teamwork: Proven ability to work collaboratively in a cross-functional team environment, supporting system enhancements, process improvement initiatives, and business projects while fostering positive working relationships and contributing to shared objectives.

• Language: Bilingualism (English and French) would be considered an asset.
  

We've got you covered!

• Remote-First ; we have flexible work arrangements and emphasis on work-life balance
• Comprehensive health, vision and dental plan that is 100% employer paid effective on your first day
• 100% employer-matched Defined Contribution Pension Plan
• Annual Incentive Bonus which recognizes your contribution to our success
• Paid vacation and additional Vacation Purchase Program
• Wellness benefits, health resources and fitness center discounts
• Career Growth: We offer a career path encouraging you to follow your passions, learn new skills and focus on growing your career with Medavie.

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Pay Range: 61,220 - 84,178.26 (CAD)

This posting is for an existing vacancy within our organization / Ce poste est actuellement vacant au sein de notre organisation.

The Base Pay range may vary depending on the successful candidate or other relevant job-related factors such as knowledge, skills, qualifications, experience and education/training. In addition to Base Pay, eligible Medavie employees may participate in various performance-based incentive programs. Payments under these programs are discretionary and subject to both individual and organizational results.  

We believe our employees should reflect the communities we serve and welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds. To provide the best experience possible, we will support you with accommodations or adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process. Simply inform our Recruitment team of your needs.  We are committed to making sure recruitment, retention, advancement, and compensation are fair and accessible while following all relevant human rights and privacy laws. We appreciate everyone who has shown interest in this position. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

While Medavie may use automated tools, including AI, to support application screening, candidates are expected to complete all recruitment interactions independently—without AI assistance—to ensure a fair and equitable process.

If you experience any technical issues throughout the application process, please email: [email protected].