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Job Title


Benefits Coordinator


Company : Switzer-CARTY Transportation


Location : Toronto, Ontario


Created : 2026-03-20


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

SwitzerCarty Transportation is one of Ontarios largest and fastestgrowing privately held school bus companies, transporting over 100,000 students daily. Recognized for industryleading customer service and a peoplefirst culture, we are seeking a knowledgeable and detailoriented Benefits Coordinator to support the daytoday administration of our employee benefit programs. Reporting to the Director of Human Resources, this role ensures accurate, timely, and employeefocused delivery of benefit services for both fulltime and parttime employees. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Benefit Program Administration Administer extended health, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, retirement savings, and HCSA programs. Process employee enrollments, changes, terminations, and qualifying life events. Distribute monthly eligibility lists and follow up with branch managers to ensure timely completion. Serve as the primary contact for all Canadian Dental Care Plan related inquiries, providing guidance on eligibility, coverage, and program requirements. Leave of Absence Administration Administer disability, maternity/parental, medical, compassionate care, and statutory leaves. Coordinate payroll and benefits premiums during leaves; track employee premium payments with Finance. Maintain organized and scalable processes for leave management. Employee Communication & Support Deliver monthly benefits presentations to employees. Draft employee communications regarding plan updates and changes. Provide guidance to branch managers on eligibility and coverage. Respond to escalated inquiries regarding claims, eligibility, and HCSA Visa card issues. General Administration, Reporting & Reconciliation Maintain accurate benefit records in HRIS and carrier systems. Upload salary changes to insurers and prepare premium calculations. Partner with Finance on monthly invoice reconciliation and discrepancy resolution. Generate benefit utilization and trend reports to support decisionmaking. CROSS-FUNCTIONAL SUPPORT Human Resources (Director of HR) Provide benefits data, analysis, and employee feedback to support plan design, renewals, and vendor discussions. Assist with documentation for service agreements, vendor performance, and longterm benefits planning. Finance (Director of Finance) Support CRA compliance, audits, governance documentation, and reporting by supplying accurate benefits data. Provide required information for financial reconciliation and analysis. Payroll Share updated benefit and premium information for accurate payroll deductions. Collaborate on reconciliation and adjustments related to leaves, premiums, and employee changes. SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS Post-secondary degree required in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field. Certified Employee Benefit Specialist (CEBS) benefits designation completed or in progress. 35 years of progressive benefits administration experience, with exposure to both fulltime and parttime plans. Strong knowledge of extended health, dental, life, disability, retirement savings programs, CDCP, and statutory leave legislation. Experience administering disability and statutory leaves, with strong understanding of payroll/benefit alignment. Proficiency with ADP Workforce Now (WFN) and strong Excel skills for reporting, analysis, and premium calculations. Excellent communication, organizational, and problemsolving skills, with the ability to manage escalations and deliver effective employee presentations. Pay Range: $50,000 - $70,000per year Switzer-Carty Transportation thanks all interested applicants, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Switzer-Carty welcomes applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. New Role