About this role
Position Title: Benefits Specialist - Canada Department: Human Resources Location: Winnipeg, Canada
About AGI
AGI is a global food-based infrastructure company publicly traded in Canada. With over 3,800 employees and over 30 global manufacturing brands, AGI is a leading provider of equipment and technology solutions for agricultural commodities including seed, fertilizer, grain and feed systems and an expanding platform for food processing facilities.
The Opportunity
The Benefits Specialist is responsible for the administration, analysis, and continuous improvement of employee benefit programs across Canada. This role partners closely with internal HR teams, payroll, and external vendors including Sun Life, RBC Insurance, and GroupSource Inc. (GSI) to ensure effective delivery of competitive, compliant, and cost-effective benefits programs.
The role plays a key part in enhancing employee experience, ensuring regulatory compliance, and supporting organizational objectives through strong governance and vendor management.
Responsibilities:
• Administer Canadian employee benefit programs including health, dental, disability, life insurance, and retirement savings plans
• Administer and Manage Disability and Worker's compensation claims and RTW (Return-To-Work) claims
• Manage new hires including benefits enrollments, changes, terminations, and ongoing maintenance within UKG and vendor systems
• Act as the primary point of contact for Canadian employee benefit inquiries and issue resolution, including benefits orientations for new hires
• Develop and deliver clear communication materials regarding benefit programs
• Coordinate and execute annual enrollment processes and employee education sessions
• Promote understanding and utilization of available benefits
• Liaise with external providers including Ardent, Sun Life, RBC Insurance, and GSI.
• Monitor service levels, performance, and compliance with contractual agreements
• Support renewals, plan design changes, and vendor negotiations in partnership with NA and HR leadership
• Ensure benefits programs comply with applicable Canadian federal and provincial legislation
• Maintain accurate documentation of policies, procedures, and plan provisions
• Work with HRBP's and payroll to coordinate audits and reporting requirements
• Analyze utilization, trends, and cost drivers across benefit programs
• Prepare regular reports and dashboards for HR leadership and finance
• Provide insights and recommendations to optimize plan design and cost management
Qualifications:
• Bachelor's degree in human resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 5+ years specifically in Canadian benefits administration
• Experience working with multi-province benefits practices and statutory leaves is highly valued.
• A strong understanding of:
• Canadian benefits practices and provincial requirements (e.g., Alberta, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Ontario and Prince Edward Island)
• Statutory and protected leaves and related benefit continuations (provincial employment standards)
• Privacy and data handling expectations for employee information (as applicable by province and company policy)
• UKG for benefits administration systems
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with diverse teams and stakeholders.
• Ability to work independently and make sound decisions under pressure.
Why AGI?
We're leading the way in global food supply chain solutions and here's how: We're the leading global expert in providing farmers, processors and commercial customers with the right equipment and customized engineering solutions to produce, protect and deliver the world's grain, fertilizer, seed, feed and food supplies. Dedicated to safety, innovation and customization, AGI offers one of the largest catalogs of equipment and full-service planning and engineering services for the storage, blending, mixing, conveying, conditioning, and processing of agricultural products worldwide. Supported by an extensive in-country sales and service team, AGI provides a global distribution network and state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities in Canada, the United States, Brazil, India, France, and Italy.
Our Culture
Safety and teamwork are the cornerstones of our global culture. In all aspects of our business, diverse and inclusive teams work together to deliver quality products, solutions, and services for our customers around the world.
Our Benefits
Our competitive salaries, benefits packages, and employee share purchase plan help you take care of your family. Professional development activities keep you learning and involved, offering many opportunities to grow and advance your career.
With AGI, you're choosing an employer dedicated to strengthening and securing the global food supply chain.
AGI is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need.
Accommodations are available upon request for candidates with a disability taking part in the recruitment process and once hired.