Advisor Pension Plan Management

3 weeks ago

Calgary, Canada CPKC Full time

**PURPOSE OF THE POSITION**:
Our defined benefit and defined contribution pension plans provide important financial security for employees and beneficiaries, which is a key factor in attracting and retaining talented railroaders at CPKC. The Canadian defined benefit plan has assets in excess of $13 billion and is one of Canada’s oldest and largest corporate pension plans.

We are seeking an experienced pension professional to work with internal and external stakeholders across a variety of functions related to our pension and other post-retirement benefit plans in Canada, the U.S. and Mexico. Areas of focus will include actuarial valuations, financial reporting, plan design, asset-liability management and plan administration.

This is a full-time, permanent position located in our head office in Calgary, Alberta, reporting to the Director Pension Plan Management.

**POSITION ACCOUNTABILITIES**:
The Advisor position will make significant contributions in the following areas:

- Compile and validate membership data for external consultant to conduct annual actuarial valuations
- Prepare financial reporting of pension and other post-retirement benefit plans for external financial statements
- Develop actuarial assumptions and conduct experience studies
- Document and explain internal control processes as required for SOX compliance
- Complete various government filings and ensure compliance with pension legislation
- Support the Pension Services team with administration functions such as complex pension calculations and annual member statements
- Collaborate with a variety of stakeholders on benefit upgrades and plan design
- Draft plan amendments and maintain plan documentation
- Support the Pension Assets team’s asset allocation decisions and investment manager selections
- Other duties as required

**POSITION REQUIREMENTS**:

- Undergraduate degree in commerce, finance, actuarial science or other relevant field
- A minimum of 7 years of relevant work experience
- Excellent analytical, financial modelling and problem-solving skills with strong attention to detail
- Works efficiently with large volumes of data, while thinking critically to resolve ambiguities
- Working knowledge of pension plan accounting under U.S. GAAP
- Experience administering pension plans and calculating defined benefit pension amounts
- Strong organizational, time management and communication skills
- Ability to work effectively with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders
- Self-motivated individual who can take initiative to drive change and works independently with limited oversight
- Progress towards or attainment of the Fellow, Canadian Institute of Actuaries (FCIA) designation is considered an asset

**WHAT CPKC HAS TO OFFER**:

- Flexible and competitive benefits package
- Competitive company pension plan
- Employee Share Purchase Plan
- Performance Incentive Program
- Annual Fitness Subsidy
- Part-time Studies Program

**ADDITIONAL INFORMATION**:
As an employer with North American presence, the possibility does exist that the location of your position may be changed based on organizational requirements.

**Background Investigation**:

- Criminal history check
- Reference check

**Management Conductor Program**:
Becoming a qualified conductor or locomotive engineer is the single best way for a management employee to learn the business at CPKC. You may be required to obtain a certification or to maintain your current certification/qualification as a conductor or locomotive engineer.
- Req ID: 102908
- Department: Human Resources
- Job Type: Full-Time
- Position Type: Non-Union
- Location: Calgary, Alberta
- Country: Canada
- % of Travel: 0-10%
- # of Positions: 1
- Job Grade: 3
- Job Available to: Internal & External

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