Health and Benefits Intern – Early Careers

WTW

Health and Benefits Intern analyzing employee benefit plans for WTW’s data-driven consulting business. Supporting actuarial calculations, vendor evaluations, renewals, and client cost-saving strategies.

Posted 8/17/2026internshipMontreal • 🇨🇦 CanadaEntry LevelWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong analytical skills in benefit plan analysis, design, and cost savings, with a focus on quantitative methods and effective communication in both English and French. Capable of collaborating with teams and clients to deliver solutions that enhance health outcomes and employee experiences.

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Actuarial ScienceQuantitative AnalysisMicrosoft ExcelBilingual CommunicationClient Service Skills

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Hard Skills

Benefit Plan AnalysisCost Savings StrategiesData AnalysisPremium CalculationsRFP EvaluationInsurer NegotiationsEmployee Contribution StrategiesStatistical CalculationsActuarial ExamsMathematics

Soft Skills

Problem SolvingTeam CollaborationWritten CommunicationVerbal CommunicationIndependence

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft OfficePowerPoint

Certifications & Qualifications

Actuarial Exams

Industry Keywords

Benefit Renewal ProcessVendor Product AnalysisHealth OutcomesEmployee ExperienceConsultant Collaboration

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support clients with benefit plan analysis, design, cost savings, and benchmarking
Perform detailed calculations throughout the benefit renewal process, including premiums and reserves
Assist with pricing and employee contribution strategies and insurer negotiations
Analyze and compare vendor products, services, and contracts
Evaluate responses to surveys and RFPs
Work alongside consultants on real client assignments
Analyze complex data, present results, and contribute to programs that help employers manage costs, improve health outcomes, and elevate the employee experience

Requirements

What you’ll need

Progress towards a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in actuarial science, mathematics, finance, or another major with significant quantitative coursework
Passion for solving problems and sharing solutions to exceed client standards
Ability to work independently and cooperatively in a close team environment
Must be present at the WTW office in Montreal, QC, 1–2 days per week
Successful completion of one or more actuarial exams highly preferred for actuarial students
Work experience demonstrating strong technical and/or client service skills; analyst-type internship preferred
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Excellent Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel and PowerPoint
Bilingual in English and French
Ability to provide services in French and English, including communications exclusively in French and interactions with French-speaking stakeholders in Canada
Submit one document containing a CV/resume, cover letter, and unofficial transcript
Employment-based non-immigrant visa sponsorship and/or assistance is not offered