Executive Compensation Associate

**Job Description**:
**We are Canada Life**

Being a part of Canada Life means you have a voice. This is a place where your unique background, perspectives and talents are valued, and shape our future success.

You can be your best here. You’re part of a diverse and inclusive workplace where your career and well-being are championed. You’ll have the opportunity to excel in your way, finding new and better ways to deliver exceptional customer and advisor experiences.

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Together, as part of a great team, you’ll deliver on our shared purpose to improve the well-being of Canadians. It’s our driving force. Become part of a strong and successful company that’s trusted by millions of Canadians to do the right thing.

Be your best at Canada Life.

We are looking for a Executive Compensation Associate.

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Given the size and scope of our organization, we have the flexibility for this position to be located in the following head office locations:Toronto, London, Winnipeg, Montreal, Regina._**

The Executive Compensation Associate position is responsible for supporting the Executive Compensation team in developing and delivering compensation arrangements and solutions for executives across the company through research, analysis, modelling, reporting, program administration, and a range of other activities aligned to key initiatives and processes.

**What you will do**
- Support the annual base salary and incentive compensation review and payment cycles through data and systems validation and testing, maintaining project plans and timelines, generating reports and offering insights using databases and compensation administration tools.
- Administer the company’s equity-based incentive program awards, including the facilitation of award grants, payouts and communications with executives.
- Administer the company’s executive perquisite opportunities and support global mobility systems and arrangements, including employee relocations.
- Contribute to the development, review and proofing of compensation statements, communications, training materials and presentations.
- Contribute to the preparation and validation of data and exhibits for senior management and Board of Directors meeting materials, external disclosure, and regulatory filings.
- Assist in modeling, simulation and analyses related to compensation program design, including cost analyses and projections.
- Compile, organize and validate compensation market benchmarking data, conduct analyses and interpretation and contribute to identifying and evaluating job matches.
- Conduct research on a range of topics as required, including relevant regulatory and legal developments, and global mobility / compensation market trends and best practices.
- Contribute to the review and ongoing enhancements of compensation programs, policies, and processes; proactively look for efficiency gains and automation opportunities.
- Support special compensation and mobility projects and initiatives and collaborate with Total Rewards, HR and other company stakeholders as needed.

**What you will bring**
- Post-secondary degree, preferably in Business / Commerce, Accounting, Economics or Human Resources.
- 1 - 3 years of relevant experience preferred; direct experience in compensation role is an asset.
- Excellent analytical skills - demonstrated ability to understand, organize, and make sense of data and develop reports; is inquisitive and aims to understand the “story beyond the numbers.”
- Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel required, including working knowledge of formulas, vlookups, pivot tables and other functions; enjoys working with spreadsheets. Strong skills in numeracy, mathematics an asset. Proficient in Power Point and Word.
- Detail orientated with a focus on accuracy, and strong organization skills.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team, including under pressure and with time-sensitive deadlines. Ability to handle multiple responsibilities and priorities.

**Be your best at Canada Life

**We are one of Canada's top 100 employers**
- Canada Life serves the financial security needs of more than 13 million people across Canada, with additional operations in Europe and the United States. As members of the Power Financial Corporation group of companies, we’re one of Canada’s leading insurers with interests in life insurance, health insurance, investment and retirement savings. We offer a broad portfolio of financial and benefit plan solutions for individuals, families, businesses and organizations._
- We are committed to providing an inclusive, accessible environment, where all employees and customers feel valued, respected and supported. We are dedicated to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities in which we live, and to creating an environment where every employee _
- has the opportunity to_
- reach their potential._

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