Build Strong Teams, Minimize Workload: Employee Group Benefits for Businesses in Western Canada

Attract top talent in Western Canada with custom benefit plans. Our expert team is here to meet your unique needs—prioritizing employee satisfaction while reducing your workload.

Focus on your business. We handle plan design, management, and renewals, so you can breathe easy.

50%

would rather have health benefits over a $10,000 raise.

91%

of employees agree that their benefit plan is important to their overall health and wellbeing.

1 in 8

employers have seen at least one employee resign for a better benefit plan.

Foster a Thriving Workforce with Benefit Strategies

We can help you attract top talent, reduce costs, and boost employee satisfaction:

Implementing a well-structured benefit plan is a strategic investment. Here, we will explore key features of strong plans, provide tips for selecting a reliable broker, and outline our process for designing a customized plan that meets your unique needs.

Our Diamond Standard: Your Key to a Brilliant Benefit Strategy

Benefit Strategies is committed to creating plans with imagination, ingenuity, and enduring value—just like a perfectly cut diamond. This is why we have developed the Diamond Standard, a unique framework built on three core principles: Cut, Clarity, and Colour.

We deliver competitive group benefits solutions.

Cut

Our sharp focus on strategy and efficient processes means that we deliver competitive solutions. This maximizes the value of your benefit plan and investment.

Your employees gain a clear understanding of their benefit package

Clarity

We prioritize clear communication to understand your company’s goals and design a plan that aligns perfectly with your vision. Through ongoing training, resources, and communication tools, your employees gain a clear understanding of their benefit package.

Employee benefits should go beyond basic needs

Colour

Employee benefits should go beyond basic needs. We offer a variety of plan options that cater to diverse employee requirements and preferences. This creates a “colourful” and attractive benefit package that boosts morale, attracts top talent, and helps you retain your valuable workforce.

Create a Brilliant Benefit Strategy

We are your trusted partner in crafting a plan that shines bright for your company and your employees.

Building a Competitive Employee Group Plan: Key Considerations

Employees value a comprehensive benefit package that caters to their health and well-being. Here are some key options to consider when crafting your plan:

  • Life & Disability Insurance: Provides financial security for employees and their families in case of illness, injury, or death.
  • Extended Health Care: Goes beyond provincial health plans to cover costs associated with specialist visits, medical procedures, and other healthcare needs.
  • Prescription Drug Coverage: Helps employees manage the rising costs of medications, particularly important for those with ongoing needs.
  • Dental Coverage: Supports both preventive and restorative dental care, enhancing the oral health of your workforce.
  • Vision Care: Provides coverage for eye exams, glasses, and contacts, promoting employee well-being.
  • Critical Illness Insurance: Offers a financial safety net in the event of a serious illness, helping employees focus on recovery.
  • Travel Insurance: Protects employees on business or personal trips from unforeseen travel-related incidents.

Corporate Planning

Catering to your employees’ unique needs is essential. Benefit Strategies can help you explore additional options such as:

  • Healthcare Spending Accounts (HSA)
  • Employee & Family Assistance Programs (EFAP)
  • Group Benefits & Insurance
  • Retirement Solutions (Group RRSPs & Pensions)
  • Benefit Audits & Optimization
  • Executive Benefits & Shareholder Agreements
  • Post Mortem Planning
Build Your Custom Benefit Plan

Build Your Custom Benefit Plan

Navigating Employee Group Packages in Alberta, British Columbia, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, and Beyond

Your location presents unique considerations for employee benefits. Here is how Benefit Strategies can help:

  • Regional Expertise: Over 40 years of experience navigating regulations and requirements in Western Canada. This includes Alberta, British Columbia, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, the Northwest Territories, and beyond.
  • Tailored Solutions: We adapt your plan to address the specific challenges and opportunities in your region.

We work with all major providers to customize your perfect plan. Each of these providers carries innovative solutions for a variety of needs:

  • Sun Life Financial
  • Manulife Financial
  • Blue Cross
  • Benefits by Design
  • Canada Life
  • Empire Life
  • Victor Insurance Managers
  • RBC Insurance
  • & more

Crafting a Competitive Benefit Strategy for Your Business

A strong employee benefit package is a strategic tool for attracting and retaining top performers. Here is how Benefit Strategies can help you create a brilliant plan:

  1. Customized Plan Development: We take a data-driven approach to craft a plan that aligns with your goals. This starts with a comprehensive Goal Assessment to understand your short- and long-term objectives.
  2. Employee-Centric Design: Through a Demographic Analysis, we gain a deep understanding of your workforce’s needs. This allows us to tailor benefits that resonate with your employees.
  3. Cost-Effectiveness Analysis: Through Benefit Audits and Financial Analysis, we identify cost-saving opportunities without compromising value. This keeps your plan sustainable for both your business and your employees.

Transparent Communication: Once we gather this information, we present a customized benefit package with clear options and add-ons for your consideration.

Crafting a Competitive Benefit Strategy for Your Business
Diverse Employee Group Insurance Options

Diverse Employee Group Insurance Options

We offer a comprehensive suite of group insurance benefits to address your employees’ needs:

  1. Group Term Life Insurance: Provides financial security for employees’ families in the event of an unexpected death.
  2. Group Health Insurance: Covers essential medical expenses, including prescription drugs, dental care, and vision services.
  3. Group Disability Insurance: Offers income protection in case of illness or injury, providing financial stability during challenging times.
  4. Group Critical Illness Insurance: Provides a tax-free lump sum if an individual is diagnosed with one of 25 covered conditions.

By partnering with Benefit Strategies, your employee benefit plan becomes a strategic investment, not just a checkbox exercise. Our comprehensive process supports your employees’ well-being while managing costs effectively.

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