senior advisor, pension and benefits

2 months ago

Montreal, Quebec, Canada Business Development Bank of Canada Full time
We are banking at another level.

Choosing BDC as your employer means working in a healthy, inclusive, and skilled workplace that puts forward the best conditions to bring together unique teams where employees are empowered to act. It also means being at the centre of ambitious economic and financial projects to see further and to do things differently, to fuel the success of Canadian entrepreneurs.

Choosing BDC as your employer also means:
  • Flexible and competitive benefits, including an Employee Savings and Investment Plan where BDC matches part of your voluntary contributions, a Defined Benefit Pension Plan, a $750 wellness and health care spending account, to name a few
  • In addition to paid vacation each year, five personal days, sick days as necessary, and our offices are closed from December 25 to January 1
  • A hybrid work model that truly balances work and personal life
  • Opportunities for learning, training and development, and much more...
POSITION OVERVIEW

As a member of BDC's Pension & Benefits team, the Senior Advisor, Pension & Benefits is responsible for the management of the organization's pension plan and benefits programs. The incumbent will act as an expert in certain situations to answer questions about pension, the Flexible Benefits Program and the Employee Savings and Investment Program and to resolve complex issues with employees, retirees, and partners. You will work collaboratively with the administrators of our plans and programs as well as various departments and teams at BDC to ensure that they run smoothly.

CHALLENGES TO BE MET
  • Coordinate the administration of BDC's Defined Benefit Pension Plan, Flexible Benefits Program and Employee Savings and Investment Plan (ESIP).
  • Improve the business processes surrounding the management of the pension plan, the flexible benefits program and the employee investment savings plan by supervising and developing procedures that contribute to the development and evolution of work tools.
  • Ensure the integrity of the interfaces and data exchanged between BDC and the various administrators of the employee benefit programs.
  • Monitor, analyze and make recommendations as necessary to ensure that all BDC's program administration practices comply with legislation and policies.
  • Act as a resource person for managers, HR business partners and employees/retirees to answer various questions related to employee benefits while acting as an intermediary between employees and the insurer when the situation requires it.
  • Develop and improve communication tools (emails, newsletters/information capsules, meetings, website, etc.) to train and develop the interest of members in the pension plan and benefits.
  • Provide support to the pension plan administrator on various aspects, such as updating files, preparing annual statements, and submitting documents to the authorities.
  • Collaborate annually in the renewal of group insurance by preparing the re-enrolment with the insurer and the consulting firm and by preparing documents and communications on this subject.
  • Coordinate the annual activities surrounding the Employee Savings and Investment Plan, such as governance meetings and consideration calculations.
  • Produce various reports, statistics and analyses required by their functions.
  • May be called upon to collaborate on various projects or committees related to their field of expertise (market analysis, satisfaction survey, call for tenders, etc.).
  • Occasionally meet with new employees who are eligible for benefits to inform them of the insurance plans available and the provisions of the pension plan.
  • Monitor developments and best practices in its field of expertise to help maintain BDC's status as an employer of choice.
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR
  • Bachelor's degree in actuarial science or mathematics (ASA or FSA/FCIA designation an asset)
  • Minimum of 8 years of relevant work experience in defined benefit pension plan administration and group insurance administration (flexible plans, health care account, etc.)
  • Very good knowledge of the laws, regulations and tax rules governing retirement and group insurance and investment savings plans.
  • Very good knowledge of commonly used software and technological environments (Microsoft Office suite)
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities to identify challenges and develop effective solutions.
  • Organizational and planning skills, effective management of time and priorities.
  • Excellent communication, teamwork, coordination, and consensus-building skills to work effectively with directors and diverse teams across the organization.
  • Fluency in English and French, both oral and written, to facilitate communication in a bilingual workplace.
Proudly one of Canada's Top 100 Employers and one of Canada's Best Diversity Employers, we are committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, inclusive and accessible environment where all employees can thrive and feel empowered to bring their whole selves to work. If you require an accommodation to complete your application, please do not hesitate to contact us at

While we appreciate all applications, we advise that only the candidates selected to participate in the recruitment process will be contacted.

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