Req ID:26813 Vacancy Type: Permanent Number of Positions:1 Closing Date:07/22/2025 Job Summary Are you passionate about benefits and rewards? Do you have a proven record of being insightful, creative and dedicated to the evolution of benefits and rewards programs to align with strategic goals? Are you able to articulate a story in numbers to present complex rewards related information to diverse audiences? If the answers are 'yes', then we have an opportunity for you Duties and Responsibilities - Provides functional guidance to the Benefits and Rewards team regarding benefits plans and rewards policies/programs, including guidance on escalated issues and direction on system requirements - Uses benefits and rewards experience and analytical skills to interpret benefits contracts, policies and union agreements to enhance the employee experience - Responsible for budgeting, recommendations and the annual establishment of benefits rates - Oversees and reviews the Benefits Specialist's processes and ongoing audits to ensure compliance with policies, collective agreements, and insurance contracts - Lead multiple benefits and rewards projects and initiatives simultaneously including; Benefits plan changes, Union agreement implementation, Request for Proposals (RFP), Legislative changes, Policy/Process reviews. Responsible for identifying all requirements, partnering with IT on system updates and testing, managing timelines and making recommendations for change, as well as implementing and communicating the changes - Monitors legislative changes, runs reports, analyzes data for trending and cost impact, and makes recommendations regarding potential action required - Open to continuous learning and being a subject matter expert in benefits with a strong understanding of the industry including trends, concepts, policies, procedures and best practices; provide guidance to HR staff regarding Total Rewards policies and escalated benefits inquiries - Responsible for benchmarking of data, evaluating market competitiveness, researching best practices and analyzing the information to provide recommendations that align to the Benefits and Rewards philosophy - Possess strong collaborative and interpersonal skills to work effectively with cross:functional teams, HR colleagues, and to act as the liaison with external vendors - Complete costings, briefing notes and presentations with meticulous attention to detail for various changes to Benefits and Total Rewards policies and initiatives, by researching and analyzing data and market trends to recommend changes to Senior Management Skills and Qualifications - Minimum of 7+ years of relevant specialized experience in Benefits and Rewards is required including working with unions and collective agreements - 5+ years of project management skills and experience with the ability to initiate, co:ordinate and oversee the implementation of solutions while working collaboratively with other team members - In depth understanding of benefits and rewards strategies, practices, polices, and trends - Post:secondary education in a relevant discipline (Human Resources, Business, etc.) and/or the equivalent combination of education and/or experience is required - Experience working with and/or implementing new technological solutions - Advanced analytical, research, problem:solving and conflict resolution skills with the ability to identify needs, options, opportunities for change/improvement and solutions - Proficiency in using a variety of software packages, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SuccessFactors and SAP Hourly Rate/Salary: 89,464.00 : 119,286.00 Hours of Work:35 Work Location:Civic Centre Department/Division/Section:LEG/Legislative Services Dept,LEG/HR Division,Total Rewards Non:Union/Union: Non Union We thank all who apply, however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacte