Actuarial & Tax Administration Analyst - 12-month

The opportunity

The Actuarial & Tax Administration Analyst position is designed for someone with specialized pension tax and/or actuarial knowledge. This role requires strong analytical skills, the ability to ability to handle large sets of data, proficiency in Excel and experience in actuarial and/or pension tax concepts and complex plan provisions.

Who you'll work with

The Actuarial & Tax Administration Analyst will report directly to the Senior Manager, Actuarial Services & Tax.

What you'll do

Member Calculations- Execute complex, manual member calculations including one-off cases-
- Be aware of unique administrative policies and procedures that impact processes not handled by automated system-
- Meet internal SLAs and compliance deadlines-
- Identify issues and new scenarios arising in manual processes and recommend appropriate handlingActuarial Applications and System Support- Identify and explain out-of-system report and tool needs-
- Make and/or instruct on usability modifications to reports where valuable-
- Support Associate Actuarial Specialist in analyzing and resolving bugs-
- Identify technology, usability and methodology improvements-
- Identify and provide appropriate test cases to system developers and testers as they resolve issues in system calculationsProject Support- Assist in preparation, review and reconciliation of valuation data and related deliverables to ensure appropriateness for use by valuation actuary and other users-
- Assist with regular compliance and monitoring projects; including identification of anomalies or concerns in results and information used-
- Assist in experience studies of OTPP data to ensure appropriateness of assumptions used to administer the plan including recommending improvements in data used and changes to rates where appropriateInternal Support- Investigate and suggest responses to out-of-the-ordinary actuarial and tax questions from Member Services and Pension Law & Policy (PL&P) colleagues regarding member processes-
- Provide support to Member Services colleagues on;-
- Completion of calculations including explanations of; how entitlements are calculated, appropriateness of inputs, validity of results, andPrepare “what-if” tax scenarios for members in relation to buybacks of service-
- Support MSIT in identifying appropriate test cases, understanding expected behaviour, and resolving calculation discrepancies-
- Support MSIT & EXDI in interpreting tax-related member and tax authority reporting requirements-
- Represent Actuarial Services & Tax with other departments in multi-department meetings and project meetings What you'll need- Relevant post-secondary degree or equivalent working experience. Knowledge of pension plans and related legislation (Teachers’ Pension Act, Income Tax Act, Pension Benefits Act) with specialized understanding of pension plan administration- Good background knowledge of industry and actuarial standards and Board policies- 3-5 years of experience in member tax calculation and reporting; PAs, PSPAs, PARs and related tax limits on leave service- Excellent mathematical, analytical and research skills (including the ability to report findings)- Excellent interpersonal and communication (oral and written) skills- Strong analytical skills and attention to detail- Proven ability to maintain high levels of accuracy and timeliness- Ability to evaluate information, check for conformity with standards, and create, develop, and implement solutions within those limits.- Ability to set priorities according to team and department goals and to meet deadlines.- Ability to work autonomously and offer support to peers in work areas with limited training and guidance- Responsive and easily adaptable to change

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What we’re offering- Pay-for-performance environment that offers competitive salary and incentive- Numerous opportunities for professional growth and development- Comprehensive employer paid benefits coverage- Retirement income through a defined benefit pension plan- The opportunity to invest back into the fund through our Deferred Incentive Program- A flexible/hybrid work environment combining in office collaboration and remote working- Competitive time off- Our Flexible Travel Program gives you the option to work abroad in another region/country for up to a month each year- Employee discount programs including Edvantage and Perkopolis

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