Customer Service Specialist

Permanent Full Time

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GRS Retirement Income Administration provides administration services for a variety of group products, including RRIF, LIF, RLIF and LRIF.  In this role you’ll contribute to the effective record-keeping and reporting for GRS RIA customers.  You must become proficient with the Group Pension Administration System (GPAS) and GRS processes.

Are you customer obsessed? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment? Do you have a keen eye for detail, enjoy problem-solving and seek out technical challenges? The Customer Service Specialist role is suited to a technically minded, customer-first individual who thrives on building relationships and providing expert solutions.

Reporting to the Associate Manager, you will be accountable for:

• The daily management of a block of business
• End to end handling and administration of RRIF, LIF, RLIF and LRIF (includes member set-up, requirement gathering, communications, handling unusual situations, making payments to members, contribution processing, investment fund changes, OFI transfers, basic reporting and supporting and fostering relationships with advisors and plan administrators)

Required competencies and behaviours:

• Strong analytical skills; ability to pursue solutions using documented processes and tools available
• Customer service focused with a positive can-do attitude
• Strong communication skills - both written and verbal
• Highly organized with the ability to prioritize and execute a large variety of work
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Self-motivated with an ability to effectively multi-task in a fast-paced environment to meet tight deadlines
• Strong research and analysis skills with the ability and desire to produce quality work
• Strong problem solver with the motivation to seek out answers independently in a changing environment
• Fluency in Microsoft Office tools including Word, Sharepoint, MS Teams and Outlook
• Strong proficiency in Excel (with experience creating formulas, v-look up’s etc.)
• Knowledge of investment/retirement arrangements and/or GRS business processes an asset
• Knowledge of rules and regulations as they relate to GRS products an asset
• Bilingual English/French an asset

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The base salary for this position is between $50,900.00 - $76,400.00 annually. This represents base salary only and does not represent other variable compensation components of our total compensation ( i.e. annual bonus, commission etc). If you are selected to move forward in our recruitment process, your recruiter will be able to discuss additional details of our total rewards program with you.

Career opportunities will be open a minimum of 5 business days from the date of posting, closing dates will vary depending on the search activity. All applications received will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

Grow with Great-West Lifeco

Great-West Lifeco Inc is a Canadian headquarter, international financial services holding company with interests in life insurance, health insurance, retirement and investment services, asset management, and reinsurance businesses. We operate in Canada, the United States, and Europe under the brands: Canada Life, Empower and Irish Life. At the end of 2024, our companies had over 32,250 employees, 106,000 advisor relationships, and thousands of distribution partners – serving approximately 40 million customer relationships.

Great-West Lifeco trades on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX) under the ticker symbol GWO and is a member of the Power Corporation group of companies.

What we offer:  

We’re committed to supporting our employees through every stage of their career. Here’s what you can expect as a full-time or part-time permanent team member: 

• Career Development: Opportunities for career advancement, access to industry-leading learning programs and up to $2,000 annually towards education reimbursement. 

• Health & Wellness: Flexible health and dental benefits, plus a $5,000 mental health benefit to support your well-being. 

• Time Off: In addition to regular vacation and personal days, we support community involvement with a volunteer day.  

• Financial Security: Company-matching pension plan, share ownership program and additional investment options. 

• Rewards and Recognition: Employee recognition programs, service milestone celebrations, employee discounts and more!  
• Emphasis on Community: We provide a workplace where employees feel connected and supported through Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), mentorship programs, social clubs and events.  

Learn more about Great-West Lifeco.  

We’re committed to removing barriers and ensuring equal access to employment. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation during the application process may contact  talentacquisitioncanada@canadalife.com. All information provided will be handled in accordance with applicable laws and Great-West Lifeco policies.  

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