In this installment of our series highlighting TELUS Health team members, meet Dany Vignola, Vice President, Retirement and Benefits Solutions. Dany oversees pension and benefits services for large enterprises across North America, ensuring exceptional service and contributing to clients’ overall health and wellbeing.
Interview with Dany
Q: Dany, can you share a little more about your role as Vice President, Retirement and Benefits Solutions?
A: I play a crucial role in client relationship management within the Retirement and Benefits Solutions team. I help develop and manage client relationships, ensuring overall client satisfaction and excellence in service delivery of their benefits and pension programs.
Q: Could you tell us what inspired you to join TELUS Health? And how long have you been a part of the team?
A: I originally joined Morneau Sobeco (now TELUS Health) 24 years ago. I was drawn to the career growth opportunities, and the focus on innovation that TELUS Health had to offer within the pension and benefits industry.
Q: What's your favourite part of working at TELUS Health?
A: My favourite part of my job is the opportunity to work on complex accounts and develop solutions for our clients. I particularly appreciate being able to have a direct impact on the financial wellbeing and health of employees through the effective management of benefits and pension plans.
Q: It certainly is rewarding to know you are making an impact on employees’ financial wellbeing. Could you tell us about your career path?
A: I first began my career at a large insurance company, where I was able to gain diversified experience in different departments. I later joined Morneau Sobeco in 2000 as a Senior Project Manager and worked my way up through the ranks, managing benefits administration projects. I later moved up as a Practice Leader for the Benefits administration team for Quebec and Eastern Canada. Since 2021, I have held my current position as a Client Relationship Lead. Working on various teams and projects throughout the years has allowed me to develop in-depth expertise in the pension and benefits administration field, while benefitting from mentoring and continuous training opportunities.
Q: That sounds like a very interesting career path that has allowed you to develop expertise in the pension and benefits administration field. How do you feel your role benefits the health of individuals?
A: I am able to make a direct contribution to the financial health and overall wellbeing of employees. By building relationships with my clients, I am able to help support their long term financial goals and wellbeing. It feels great to know I am contributing to TELUS Health’s mission of creating healthier workplaces and contributing to the wellbeing of communities through the work that I do.
Q: How do TELUS’ values resonate with you, and support your personal health and wellbeing?
A: The TELUS values of “courage to innovate”, “passion for growth”, and “inspired teamwork” resonate strongly with the way I work. I particularly appreciate the emphasis on initiative and ownership, as it empowers me to make bold decisions to constantly improve our services. In addition, TELUS' commitment to employee wellbeing, including work-life balance and health programs, reflects my own commitment to the wellbeing of our clients and their employees.
Q: Finally, Dany, what’s one “fun fact” you’d like us to know about you?
Outside of work, I'm an avid sports and technology enthusiast. In the winter, you'll often find me on the ski slopes, enjoying the cold season. One of my most recent passions, which I developed during the pandemic in 2021, is running. I run four to five times a week, whether it's on a treadmill or outdoors; it's become an important part of my routine that keeps me fit and allows me to clear my mind. I also make time to take a walk with my dog Yoshi everyday, which allows me to stay active and decompress.
I also have a unique passion in aerial photography and videography; I am proud to hold a drone pilot certification issued by Transport Canada, which allows me to explore new perspectives and capture spectacular images. This activity is a perfect combination of my interest in technology and my love for visual creativity. This combination of activities reflects my taste for diversity in my hobbies and my constant desire to stay active and creative.
Learn about the many aspects of Dany’s role, career, and experience at TELUS Health as we speak to him in our upcoming webinar “Growing your retirement and benefits administration career” on December 3 at 2 PM ET. Register here.