Bilingual Specialist, Total Rewards

3 months ago

Toronto, Canada CMHC Full time

Job Requisition ID: 10281

Position Status:  Permanent Full Time 

Position Type:  Hybrid

Office Location:  Ottawa (ON); Calgary (AB); Halifax (NS); Montreal (QC); Toronto (ON); Vancouver (BC)

Travel Requirement:  Limited 

Language Designation:  Bilingual 

Language Skill Levels (Read/Write/Speak):  CBC 

Salary:  Our salaries generally range from $ 83038.35 to $ 103797.93 and are based on qualifications and experience. 

About CMHC

At CMHC, the work you do and the work we do together matters. We come to work every day with a common purpose: to realize a future where everyone in Canada has a home that they can afford and meets their needs.

Our people are second to none. We lean in with courage, band together as a community and try new things to make a lasting impact on housing from coast to coast to coast.

Join us and be part of a team that's committed to making a real difference and be part of something meaningful.

What’s in it for you

We’ve got the purpose, the people and the perks you need for a fulfilling career. Here’s what you get when you’re a permanent employee:

5 weeks of vacation. Annual individual performance bonus. Defined benefit pension plan. Comprehensive group insurance plan to support your well-being from day one. Support in your personal and professional growth with training, mentorship and more – because when you thrive, we thrive. An inclusive workplace culture and environment with Employee Resource Groups and more. A hybrid work model that lets you balance working from home and nurturing in-person connections by coming into your region’s office at a minimum of 4 times a month.

About the role 

Join the CMHC Total Rewards Team in the Bilingual Specialist, Total Rewards, Benefits position. In this role, you will plan, develop, design and/or implement a range of programs and processes, specializing in benefits. You will also identify and make recommendations relating to emerging issues and trends, best practices and new or changing legislative requirements, providing subject matter expertise, guidance and coaching within the division, to business line clients and to external vendors. 

What you’ll do:

Lead the design and implementation of benefits plans and programs to continuously improve the program. Provide expert advice and guidance, on the interpretation of Benefits plans and programs, leveraging expert knowledge of third-party administration and insurance carriers’ operations, plan administration and outsourcing operations, contracts, financial arrangement, plan designs, scope of service, technologies and interfaces. Contribute to and occasionally lead committees and task forces as subject matter expert on behalf of the division or sector.  Obtain input from key internal and external stakeholders and clients on issues affecting current products and/or programs and initiates opportunities for new/revised products, policies, services, programs and/or systems.  Continuously scan internal and external environments to identify innovative products and programs, assessing and reporting on the applicability to CMHC.  Monitor the effectiveness of plans and programs, build and maintain a partnership with vendors, setting clear expectations, dealing with any complex and/or unique cases and ensuring efficient operations and optimization of processes relating to third party service providers.  Monitor, coordinate and negotiate with external service providers, providing functional expertise, coaching and guidance to vendors and internal resources. 


What you should have:

An undergraduate degree in a field related to human resources management, such as business administration, actuarial science, industrial relations or commerce. An equivalent level of education would be considered.  Minimum of five years of experience.  In-depth knowledge and understanding of group insurance plans, benefits practices compensation, payroll and pension, including non-cash compensation.  Broad knowledge of human resources management policies, practices, theories, concepts and systems; knowledge of employment law and regulations, legislative issues and industry trends relating to human resources, including terms and conditions of employment, labour practices and collective bargaining.  Strong oral and written communication skills in both English and French, including the ability to speak and write clearly and succinctly in a variety of settings and styles. 


It would be great if you also had:

Certified Employee Benefit Specialist (CEBS), Compensation Professional (CCP) or Certified Human Resource Professional (CHRP) professional designations.  Experience in project management. 

Note, the competition will remain active until filled.

Our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion 

We’re committed to employment equity and encourage women, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, veterans and persons of all races, ethnicities, religions, abilities, sexual orientations, and gender identities and expressions to apply. We also welcome applications from non-Canadians who are eligible to work in Canada.

CMHC is an inclusive workplace where diversity of thought – and of people – are recognized, valued, and considered essential to achieving our mission.

What happens after you apply 

We know that applying for a new job can be both exciting and daunting, and we appreciate your effort. . If you are selected for an interview or testing, please advise us if you require an accommodation.

If you applied before and you were not successful don’t worry – we're always posting new positions, so don’t hesitate to give it another shot. We’re excited to see what you bring to the table this time around

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