Governance Analyst

**About Us**

**Join the Plannera Team: A Career with Purpose. A Future with Possibilities**.

Join our team of passionate pension and benefits professionals dedicated to helping members build a secure financial future Plannera Pensions & Benefits (Plannera), formerly known as the Public Employees’ Benefits Agency, is on the lookout for talented individuals to become part of our dynamic team of over 150 employees. Headquartered in Regina, Saskatchewan, Plannera administers and manages $15 billion in assets across 11 pension plans and 23 benefits programs in the province. As a not-for-profit corporation, we take pride in administering two of Canada's top 100 pension plans—the Public Employees Pension Plan (PEPP), the country’s largest defined contribution plan, and the Municipal Employees' Pension Plan (MEPP). We serve over 900 employers and 100,000 plan members, everyone from small-town firefighters to crown corporation executives.

**The Opportunity**

The Governance branch strives to be the Centre of Excellence within Plannera. The Branch is responsible for providing information to Plannera about governance procedures and legislative/regulatory processes and requirements, and support effective governance of pension and benefits boards

The Governance branch is seeking a highly motivated, results-oriented individual with a passion for policy development to join the team as a Governance Analyst.

Reporting to the Manager, Plan Governance and Legislation, the Governance Analyst will be responsible for:

- Acting as a central point of contact for branches within Plannera by compiling, coordinating, analyzing and reviewing a wide array of correspondence, including quarterly reports, and developing briefing notes;
- Conducting independent research and analysis to develop and implement governance policies and reporting documents for the pension and benefit boards;
- Developing, recommending, implementing, and monitoring the procedures that operationalize pension and benefit board policies;
- Communicating, both verbally and in writing, to a wide variety of clients and stakeholders in a manner appropriate for the audience;
- Reporting to pension and benefit boards regarding ongoing governance processes and outcomes;
- Participating in and coordinating pension board meetings including distributing agendas; recording minutes; and
- Tracking action items to ensure timelines are met.
- Experience with governance development/analysis to provide recommendations to senior managers and pension and benefit boards;
- Knowledge of governance principles, risk management processes and strategic planning;
- Written and verbal communication skills to report and present information concisely and accurately to advise, inform, and influence a variety of stakeholders;
- Experience referencing, interpreting and/or amending legislation, regulations and policy;
- The ability to plan and organize multiple, complex tasks and projects taking into consideration conflicting and changing priorities to meet strict and/or changing deadlines

**You will have knowledge of**:

- Governance principles;
- Research and analysis techniques; and
- Report writing.

**You will have the ability to**:

- Understand board governance;
- Comprehend and communicate clear and accurate information with a variety of client stakeholders in a manner appropriate for the audience;
- Collaborate with other organizations and colleagues, to develop positive working relationships, address issues and establish partnerships;
- Work independently or collaboratively as a team member with co-workers, stakeholders and others to consistently meet client needs; and
- Work independently or as a team member to organize and prioritize a high volume of projects with competing deadlines to consistently produce high quality work to dependably meet program and client needs.

Typically, the knowledge and experience required to achieve this position is obtained through a combination of:

- completion of post-secondary education in administration, public policy, or economics; or
- a combination of other education and experience;

Please briefly indicate in your cover letter the reasons you are interested in, and qualified for, this position.

**Why Choose Plannera?**
- ** Industry Leader**: Plannera is recognized as a leader in pension and benefit administration, providing personalized service and consistently achieving high member satisfaction scores.
- ** Global Partnerships**: Our investment fund managers collaborate with some of the world’s leading fund managers, providing strong and diversified pension plan funds.
- ** Diversity and Inclusion**: We believe in the strength of diversity and inclusion. Join a team that values and celebrates the unique perspectives each member brings.
- ** Making a Difference**: As a Plannera employee, you'll have the opportunity to contribute to the success of our organization and make a meaningful difference in the lives of our members.

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