Our Story

A Legacy of Leadership, Built on Trust

The JDB Group was founded on a clear vision: To elevate how organizations across Canada approach employee benefits and retirement. Guided by industry veteran Robert Jones, the firm has grown through thoughtful acquisitions and strategic service expansion, delivering consistent value to employers and their people.

Proudly 100% Canadian and employee-owned, JDB Group operates with a long-term perspective, independent advice, and a deep understanding of the national landscape. We are trusted by leading public and private sector organizations across the country to deliver responsive service, specialized expertise, and tailored solutions. Our reputation has been built on accountability, relationships, and a commitment to helping clients manage complexity, control risk, and support the well-being of their people.

A full-service employee benefits consultancy, Jones DesLauriers Blevins serves a wide range of private and public-sector employers, with particular depth in the senior living, hospital, construction, and professional services industries. Known for its actuarial rigor and responsive service, the firm provides end-to-end plan design, governance, and support services for clients across Ontario.

Schuster Boyd McDonald is a trusted Northern Ontario partner to mining companies, Indigenous communities, municipalities, and the broader public sector. With a reputation built over decades, the firm delivers expert advice on group benefits and pensions with a deep understanding of the unique needs of its client base.

Based in Atlantic Canada, Belmont Health & Wealth is a regional leader in multi-employer and unionized group plans. The firm offers robust group benefits, retirement consulting, and third-party administration services, serving the unique needs of labour trusts and associations throughout the region.

Pioneered by Haigh Financial Group, CAAP (Canadian Aboriginal Association Plan) offers inclusive, association-based group benefits and retirement solutions tailored to the needs of Indigenous organizations across Canada. Designed for flexibility, with no membership or admin fees, CAAP enables First Nations employers to provide high-quality, cost-effective plans for their members.

Canadian Injury Management Services (CIMS) specializes in disability and absence management, return-to-work planning, and workers’ compensation support. With a fair and consistent approach rooted in empathy and expertise, CIMS partners with employers to help employees navigate recovery and reintegration with confidence.

JDB Haddad is a professional legal services firm, providing expert legal support in workers’ compensation and disability-related matters. The firm advises on appeals, audits, and regulatory compliance, helping employers manage risk and ensure fair outcomes across all provinces.

Adminplex Resource Services delivers Third-Party Administration services that integrate seamlessly with a client’s HR and finance teams. From billing and claims processing to compliance and data management, Adminplex enhances flexibility, improves service standards, and enables effective carrier transitions while maintaining full data control.

To service the needs of our Quebec clients, JDB Group has formed a strategic alliance with Groupe Brissette, based in the Montreal area. Over the past 30 years, Groupe Brissette has built a strong reputation for providing sound strategic counsel coupled with a relentless focus on service. Both JDB Group and Groupe Brissette share a similar set of values, and a hands-on approach to working with clients.