Bilingual CPP Calculation Analyst

The National Life, Disability & Wellness Team is looking for a self-motivated CPP/QPP Analyst, who thrives on delivering value, is customer-obsessed, and excited to work with a small yet dynamic team. They will have good understanding of Canada Pension Plan / Quebec Pension Plan and its impact on disability benefits as well as strong mathematical and negotiation skills.  

Position Responsibilities:

• Calculate and code the CPP/QPP offset and adjusted LTD benefit in Navigator upon receipt of CPP/QPP disability or retirement benefit approval.

• Calculate and code other offsets such as WSIB, rehab earnings, severance, and input the adjusted LTD benefit in Navigator

• Advise Plan Member of the overpayment amount with clear explanations both verbally and in writing.

• Follow-up with Plan Member and/or Service Canada/ Retraite Quebec for reimbursement of overpayment and negotiate an acceptable repayment plan when vital.

• Proceed with claim recoveries in Navigator

• Review CPP/QPP decline letters and establish if Plan Member should appeal the decision or reapply later.

• Define if utilization of the services of an external CPP Advocate is warranted.

• Supervise a group e-mail inbox and provide responses on a rotation basis

Required Qualifications: 

• Fully bilingual (French/English): The successful candidate will be required to communicate in English and French in order to support clients from various jurisdictions outside of Quebec.

• Strong customer service focus; ability to be empathetic while delivering sometimes difficult messages

• Strong math skills

• Very comfortable with Office 365; most notably Excel and Word

• Experience with Navigator is an asset

• Able to read and interpret group insurance contracts and apply their provisions

• Exceptional communication skills, both oral and written.  

• Strong negotiation skills

• A capacity for constant learning from both success and failure 

• Open to change and continuous improvement 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in disability benefit calculations is helpful

• Knowledge of Canada Pension Plan and Quebec Pension plan legislation preferred

When you join our team:

• We’ll empower you to learn and grow the career you want.

• We’ll recognize and support you in a flexible environment where well-being and inclusion are more than just words.

• As part of our global team, we’ll support you in shaping the future you want to see.

About Manulife and John Hancock

Manulife Financial Corporation is a leading international financial services provider, helping people make their decisions easier and lives better. To learn more about us, visit https://www.manulife.com/en/about/our-story.html.

Manulife is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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Manulife offers eligible employees a wide array of customizable benefits, including health, dental, mental health, vision, short- and long-term disability, life and AD&D insurance coverage, adoption/surrogacy and wellness benefits, and employee/family assistance plans. We also offer eligible employees various retirement savings plans (including pension and a global share ownership plan with employer matching contributions) and financial education and counseling resources. Our generous paid time off program in Canada includes holidays, vacation, personal, and sick days, and we offer the full range of statutory leaves of absence. If you are applying for this role in the U.S., please contact recruitment@manulife.com for more information about U.S.-specific paid time off provisions.