Director, Pension Management

Permanent Full Time

Are you passionate about delivering financial security and exceptional governance for employees? As the Director, Pension Management, you'll play a pivotal role in safeguarding the integrity of our pension programs while driving innovation and efficiency. This is your opportunity to lead a high-performing team, influence strategic decisions, and ensure compliance in a dynamic, global environment.

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 our clients with French and English-speaking needs

Given the size and scope of our organization, we have the flexibility for this position to be located in the following head office locations: London, Montreal, Toronto or Winnipeg. Our Human Resources team has a hybrid workstyle, which includes three days a week in-office.

The base salary for this position is between $128,200 - $178,200 annually. This represents base salary only and does not represent other variable compensation components of our total compensation ( i.e. annual bonus, commission etc). If you are selected to move forward in our recruitment process, your recruiter will be able to discuss additional details of our total rewards program with you.

Career opportunities will be open a minimum of 5 business days from the date of posting, closing dates will vary depending on the search activity. All applications received will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

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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.

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.

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.

It is our priority to remove barriers to provide equal access to employment. A Human Resources representative will work with applicants who request a reasonable accommodation during the application process. All information shared during the accommodation request process will be stored and used in a manner that is consistent with applicable laws and Canada Life policies. To request a reasonable accommodation in the application process, contact

Canada Life would like to thank all applicants, however only those who qualify for an interview will be contacted.