Benefits Specialist

About the Program

In this part-time, online program, you will explore theories, concepts and business applications as they apply to strategic benefits management. You will receive a formal background in practical skill competencies as they relate to total reward strategies. This program will assist individuals in the human resources field to develop benefit management skills as well as provide an opportunity for further professional development. Overall, the focus is in the design, delivery and evaluation of materials in the strategic benefits management field.

• Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD), or equivalent, OR 19 years of age or older, AND CHRP designation OR
• Graduate of Conestoga College Human Resources Management (Co-op, graduate certificate) program or Human Resources (part-time) program or equivalent OR
• The following three courses: 

1. BUS1020 Organizational Behaviour
2. HRM1020 Human Resources Management or HRM1140 Organizational Behaviour for Human Resource Managers
3. ACCT1020 Financial and Managerial Accounting OR

• Five (5) years of work experience in the area of human resources and compensation

• Students should be aware that excellent reading and comprehension skills are required for success in this program.
• Many of the courses in this program are delivered on-line. Basic computer skills are an asset.

• HRM1370  Government Sponsored Benefits
• HRM1110  Fundamentals of Employee Benefits Program
• HRM1360  Applications of Group Benefits
• HRM1330  Health Care Economics and Issues