Group Business Specialist Job in Hybrid Edmonton Recruiting by GROW Women Leaders

Alberta Blue Cross has an immediate opening for a results-driven self-starter who can research, start, and complete initiatives on their own, coordinate with many stakeholder departments, and provide the Manager of Group Initiatives & Innovation with key updates. The Business Specialist will be responsible for successfully organizing and implementing initiatives that either align with Alberta Blue Cross corporate projects, or otherwise help Alberta Blue Cross successfully realize its goals for corporate strategy, operations, social purpose, customer experience, and wellness. The successful candidate will work closely with Group Client Solutions, Group Member Administration, and many other departments around the organization, and will report to the Manager of Group Initiatives & Innovation to ensure tasks are completed in an efficient and timely manner.

The teams initiatives are typically related to the administration of group benefit plans, but may also relate to individual benefit plans, government-sponsored plans, or other business or administration channels within the organization. Requirements WHAT YOU WILL DO: Works on various corporate projects and department initiatives. Conduct research, implement changes, run projects, and report on status.

Summarize findings and suggest recommendations in written and verbal form. Work closely with project teams to identify and manage impacts of systems changes to business processes and resourcing. Work with the Group Clients Solutions and Group Member Administration areas to review and implement operational best practices.

Support business development and product implementation initiatives across the organization. Drive various projects, such as the introduction of specific operational changes, legislative research, operational process reviews, reporting, and much more. Analyze metrics and produce project summary reports.

Complete other tasks as assigned by the Manager of Group Initiatives & Innovation. WHAT YOU WILL HAVE: A post-secondary degree, diploma or prior experience would be an asset. Minimum of three years experience in a corporate environment.

Strong knowledge of group benefit plans, contracts, systems, and processes would be an asset. Outstanding interpersonal skills. Outstanding communication skills listening, written and verbal.

Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and resourcefulness. Ability to work under pressure; meet tight deadlines; and prioritize and manage multiple tasks, projects and deadlines, all without jeopardizing quality. Self-motivation and flexibility.

Strong planning and problem-solving skills. Constructive and collaborative attitude, and a strong desire to learn more. High proficiency with Microsoft Office.

Strong networking and relationship skills. Benefits We offer a competitive salary and benefits package and the opportunity to work in an innovative, high-energy team-focused environment. If you have the qualifications we are looking for, please apply.


A post-secondary degree, diploma

WHAT YOU WILL DO: Works on various corporate projects and department initiatives. Conduct research, implement changes, run projects, and report on status. Summarize findings and suggest recommendations in written and verbal form. Work closely with project teams to identify and manage impacts of systems changes to business processes and resourcing. Work with the Group Clients Solutions and Group Member Administration areas to review and implement operational best practices. Support business development and product implementation initiatives across the organization. Drive various projects, such as the introduction of specific operational changes, legislative research, operational process reviews, reporting, and much more. Analyze metrics and produce project summary reports. Complete other tasks as assigned by the Manager of Group Initiatives & Innovation. WHAT YOU WILL HAVE: A post-secondary degree, diploma or prior experience would be an asset. Minimum of three years’ experience in a corporate environment. Strong knowledge of group benefit plans, contracts, systems, and processes would be an asset. Outstanding interpersonal skills. Outstanding communication skills – listening, written and verbal. Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and resourcefulness. Ability to work under pressure; meet tight deadlines; and prioritize and manage multiple tasks, projects and deadlines, all without jeopardizing quality. Self-motivation and flexibility. Strong planning and problem-solving skills. Constructive and collaborative attitude, and a strong desire to learn more. High proficiency with Microsoft Office. Strong networking and relationship skills.