Director, Pension Management

3 weeks ago


Montreal, Canada Canada Life Full time

Permanent Full Time What You Will Do Financial Management & Compliance Oversight: Ensure adherence to internal controls, regulatory filings, and accurate calculations for Canadian registered and non‑registered post‑retirement plans. Corporate Financial Reporting: Oversee preparation and review of balance sheet and expense entries for Canadian and global post‑retirement plans, including quarterly reporting and budget forecasting. Governance & Regulatory Reporting: Monitor legislative changes, maintain compliance of plan documents, and prepare and deliver materials for senior management pension committees. Valuations & Assumption Setting: Coordinate funding and accounting valuations with external actuaries and internal stakeholders. Stakeholder Consulting: Act as a subject‑matter expert for internal HR teams, resolving escalated employee concerns and providing interpretation of pension provisions. Team Leadership: Lead and develop a team of pension professionals, ensuring timely and accurate deliverables while fostering engagement and growth. Provide support to the broader Total Rewards and Human Resources organization as a subject‑matter expert. What You Will Bring Education & Credentials: University degree required; Associate of Canadian Institute of Actuaries (required); Fellow of Canadian Institute of Actuaries or CEBS designation (asset). Experience: 6–9 years of experience in Canadian defined benefit pension plan management; expertise in pension accounting and regulatory compliance. Skills & Capabilities: Strong project and time‑management skills; advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint; exceptional attention to detail and accuracy; clear and confident communication skills; proven leadership ability. Personal Attributes: Ability to innovate and improve processes while mitigating risk; collaborative approach with stakeholders; resilience under pressure and adaptability to changing priorities. As this position is posted in several locations, we specify that bilingualism (fluent in French, English, both oral and written) is required for Quebec only as the position will regularly serve clients with French and English‑speaking needs. Locations: London, Montreal, Toronto or Winnipeg (hybrid workstyle – three days a week in‑office). Salary: $128,200 – $178,200 annually (base salary only; variable compensation components such as bonus are not included). Application Period: Career opportunities will be open a minimum of 5 business days from the date of posting. Closing dates vary depending on search activity. All applications received will be reviewed on a rolling basis. To request a reasonable accommodation in the application process, contact talentacquisitioncanada@canadalife.com. Seniority Level Not Applicable Employment Type Full‑time Job Function Finance and Sales Industries Financial Services and Insurance #J-18808-Ljbffr



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