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Disability Benefits Specialist, CPP/QPP

Medavie

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Disability Benefits Specialist, CPP/QPP

Medavie

Work From Home, Work From Home
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Remote
New Brunswick
Newfoundland and Labrador
Montreal, Québec
Prince Edward Island
Nova Scotia
Ontario, Canada
Full time
Posted 5 Days Ago
R-269069

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 Disability Benefits Specialist, CPP/QPP is a key contributor to the evolution and excellence of our disability management operations. The incumbent is responsible for coordinating, supporting and advancing the integration of government disability benefit programs, including QPP and CPP, within the disability management process. Through expert guidance, financial analysis, and member advocacy, this role delivers meaningful outcomes for members while contributing to operational excellence, continuous improvement, and sustainable business results.

The role supports members through referrals, applications, appeals, benefit offsets and ongoing follow-up activities while ensuring accurate administration and positive member outcomes. The position serves as a key resource for internal stakeholders and contributes to operational efficiency, financial results and continuous improvement initiatives through the effective coordination of government disability benefit programs.



What You’ll Do:
 

Full management of QPP/CPP files following referral by the Disability Case Specialist (referrals, applications, follow-ups, appeals, decisions)

  • Initiate the process and support plan members with their application
  • Complete the required follow-ups and ensure the process is completed
  • Communicate with plan members by phone and in writing to explain the impact of offsets
     

Advisory expertise for DCS, TLs and internal stakeholders

  • Act as a subject matter expert for QPP and CPP files
  • Provide expert guidance on complex cases and emerging practices related to government disability programs
  • Contribute to knowledge sharing, process enhancements, and operational best practices across the organization
  • Follow up on files
  • Provide status updates
     

Financial analysis and application of offsets

  • Determine the amount of the QPP/CPP retroactive payment
  • Initiate recovery steps with QPP/CPP
  • Communicate the impact of QPP/CPP approval to the plan member
  • Enter the necessary information in the systems to ensure file continuity
  • Ensure calculation accuracy and compliance with contracts
  • Enter data into the systems to apply offsets
     

Relationships with external organizations and resolution of complex files             

  • Call QPP/CPP to understand timelines and decisions
  • Ensure that QPP/CPP has all the necessary information and documentation to make a decision, particularly in cases of refusal by QPP/CPP
  • Process refusal decisions and support the insured person in initiating the appeal of the decision
  • Identify opportunities to improve processes, member experience, and operational effectiveness
  • Participate in initiatives that support innovation, quality, and the ongoing evolution of disability management practices 


What You Bring:

  • Post-secondary diploma in administration, insurance, accounting, finance, or another related field
  • 1-3 years of experience in disability management, group insurance, claims administration, finance, or a related field
  • Experience in finance or accounting
  • Professional written and verbal communication skills to successfully partner and influence various stakeholders including the claimant
  • Strong organization and prioritization skills required to manage different type of tasks
  • Excellent customer service and telephone skills with the ability to communicate complex and difficult information clearly with tact and sensitivity. At ease with both incoming and outgoing calls.
  • Strong analytical skills, excellent problem-solving abilities and can work with minimum supervision.
  • Strong knowledge of government disability benefit programs, including QPP and CPP, or the ability to develop expertise quickly in a specialized environment.
  • Analytical ability and attention to detail
  • Ability and confidence in explaining financial concepts
  • Customer focus and ability to manage multiple priorities
  • Proficient keyboarding and technical aptitude in Microsoft Office.
  • Experience working with an electronic case management system, such as Fineos is considered an asset.
  • Bilingualism (English/French) is required for this position.

What’s in It for You

  • A purpose-driven organization dedicated to improving the well-being of Canadians.
  • A comprehensive benefits plan, including health and dental coverage that is 100% employer paid from day one, plus wellness benefits, health resources, and fitness center discounts.
  • A flexible work environment that supports work–life balance and empowers employees to thrive.
  • Robust professional development opportunities, including leadership programs, ongoing learning, and career growth pathways.
  • A collaborative and inclusive culture where your expertise is valued, your voice matters, and your contributions help shape our product strategy.
     

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Pay Range

61,221 - 76,562 CAD

This posting is for a newly created position within our organization.

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: Medavie.Recruitment@medavie.ca.

We are committed to hiring military and Veteran spouses and encourage you to identify your connection with the MSEN when reaching out to us or applying to any of our open roles.

 

Have questions or want to learn more about us? We would love to hear from you!

joy.bonaidollo@medavie.ca

 

Whenever possible, reach out to a named contact rather than a general inbox  - it helps ensure a quicker, more personalized response. If you hit a bounce-back, let us know at

employment.Emploi@cfmws.com

 

 

About Medavie

 

Who we are

We’re a team of over 8,000 professionals serving clients from coast-to-coast with operations in most provinces. We provide health benefits to nearly 1 in 10 Canadians and manage emergency medical services for nearly 1 in 15 Canadians.

We’ve been a leading health services partner for individuals, employers and governments across Canada for 80 years and a premier all-in-one carrier that provides health, dental, travel, life and disability benefits to individuals and organizations.

We've been recognized as one of Canada's Most Admired Corporate Cultures, one of Canada's Top 100 Employers, and an Imagine Caring Company.

 

What we value

Our values are inherent to our culture and provide the framework for each interaction we have and transaction we make, while providing a clear set of expectations to empower employees to do the right thing for everyone we serve. We are:

Caring – We show compassion in everything we do

Accountable – We follow through on our commitments

Responsive – We have the courage to act and adapt

Innovative – We encourage and value new ideas

Community-minded – We achieve more together

More than simply a poster on the wall, our mission of improving the wellbeing of Canadians represents the purpose of our organization ― and we align that with our culture.

 

What we give back

As a not-for-profit organization, we don’t answer to shareholders. Instead, we invest our earnings in our business, our communities and, most importantly, our employees. We use some of these earnings to support:

Programs to support causes that are close to our employees' hearts, matching the volunteer hours and donations they contribute

An annual United Way workplace campaign led by employees in each of our locations

The Medavie Foundation, which invests in community initiatives and organizations that improve the wellbeing of Canadians, focuses on some of the most pressing mental and physical health challenges facing Canadians.

 

We want to meet you as you are

At Medavie Blue Cross, we foster a culture of openness, understanding and a sense of belonging where everyone can bring their true selves to work. Nearly 70% of our management roles are held by women and we’re committed to creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace where everyone is valued for who they are and what they contribute. We will accommodate people with disabilities during the recruitment, selection and hiring processes.

 

What we offer

If you live our values and deliver results, you’ll experience meaningful, rewarding work in a purpose-centred, inclusive organization that provides:

Flexible work options: We want you to work where you work best. We offer work from home, from the office, or a hybrid of the two, while ensuring you feel connected to your team and to our purpose. Our flexibility goes beyond location. We also have flexible working hours and part-time options available.

Competitive compensation: We believe in rewarding our employees for the skills they bring to their jobs and the results they deliver. This includes competitive compensation that will reflect your experience and expertise and annual performance-based incentives, a 100% employer-matched defined contribution pension plan, an employee RRSP, one-on-one financial counselling, vacation and personal days to help you rest, refuel and balance your life.

Career Growth: Internal talent mobility and growth are an integral part of our success. Employees are empowered to own their career development and have rewarding experiences in a variety of work areas. Supportive leadership will encourage and coach you to maximize your potential so you can access multiple learning pathways to develop. Our leadership development program and other programs, such as mentoring, performance-based management and education assistance, are offered to provide employees with an environment of lifelong learning.

 

Outstanding benefits: Wellbeing is at the centre of everything we do and this starts with our employees. To help you take a proactive approach to your health, we provide:

  • Comprehensive benefits to support you and your family, including fully paid premiums for medical, dental and vision insurance
  • Extensive mental health support (including virtual care options and an employee family assistance program)
  • Health spending and personal wellness accounts that allow you to claim everything from art gallery memberships to Wi-Fi, fitness membership discounts, and more
  • A digital rewards and recognition program to support and empower you on your wellbeing journey
  • Family-friendly and inclusive benefits like maternity and paternity leave top-up, gender affirmation support and fertility coverage to support your growing family

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