Jr. Pension

This position is part of the

Administrative Professional (Employee Group)

One of Canada’s leading comprehensive universities and a Top Employer in Hamilton-Niagara, and ranked #3 as Canada’s Best Employers compiled by Forbes and Statista, Brock University is an inclusive, welcoming campus community that offers a wide range of unique career opportunities for those with passion, energy and expertise. We’re looking for team members who want to help us continue to deliver an exceptional student experience, perform impact-driven research and generate life-changing breakthroughs for our world. Ignite new possibilities for your career. Break through at Brock.

Post End Date:

May 13, 2024

Please note, this is a 2-year, Fixed Term Contract with Benefits

A Day in the Life…

Reporting to the Manager, Pension & Benefits, the Pension & Benefits Administrator (Jr.) will primarily focus on supporting the successful administration of the Brock University Pension Plan, with secondary support of the employee benefits program to follow. The Administrator is accountable for accurate and efficient management of pension and benefits data, aids in pension and benefits reporting and analytics, and supports communication, promotion and coordination of pension and benefit programs.

As the Pension & Benefits Administrator (Jr.) , you will:

Respond to general employee and pensioner questions regarding benefit and pension plans; Provide guidance to employees regarding procedures for enrollment, departing University employment, and updating information related to the pension and benefit plans; Initiate communication with employees as necessary to ensure records related to the pension and benefit plans are complete and accurate; Support the employee offboarding and absence processes, ensuring employees have all necessary communication, updating systems, preparing pension options and maintaining accurate records; Reconcile pension and benefits contributions/premiums, and other related data for each payroll cycle; Reconcile data and prepare reports for key dates to support fiscal, tax and plan year-end processes; Reconcile monthly statements and reports from third-party vendors ( custodian, fund managers, benefit carriers); Maintain pension and benefit systems to reflect changes in benefit elections, dependent information, beneficiaries etc.; Prepare and organize documentation to assist with internal and external audits related to employee benefits and pension plan; Support pension and benefit projects including, but not limited to, research and summarization of findings, implementation and testing of system changes to configuration as needed ( new system functionality and upgrades).

What you need to Succeed…

An undergraduate degree in Business or Human Resources related field; A minimum of one to two years’ experience in an administrative environment; Accuracy and attention to detail with strong written communication skills; Ability to work both independently under minimal supervision and as part of a team; Working knowledge of standard office computer applications (with highly proficient skills in the use of Microsoft Excel); Demonstrated tact, diplomacy, and ability to maintain confidentiality; Ability to troubleshoot discrepancies and investigate and rectify discrepancies in data; Excellent organizational and time management skills with the ability to multi-task.

Preferred or Asset Skills…

Experience in a Human Resources setting; Benefits certification (, Certified Employee Benefits Specialist (CEBS)); and Experience in a unionized and non-unionized environment.

Salary and Benefit Information

Job Grade (J), Salary Scale ($52, - $90,*; Target Hiring Range: $52, - $55,000; This position includes full comprehensive benefits.

*The salary range indicated is representative of all positions evaluated at this level. Actual salary is determined by assessing related skills, experience, internal equity and market competitiveness, subject to available budget.

Applicants are required to upload a resume and cover letter as part of the application process.

Brock University is actively committed to diversity and the principles of Employment Equity and invites applications from all qualified candidates. Women, Aboriginal peoples including those who identify as members of First Nations, Inuit and Métis Peoples, members of visible minorities and racialized groups, people with disabilities, and lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) persons are encouraged to apply. We will accommodate the needs of the applicants and the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) throughout all stages of the selection process, as outlined in the Employment Accommodation Policy .Please advise: to ensure your accessibility needs are accommodated through this process. Information received relating to accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially.

It is Brock University’s policy to give consideration to qualified internal applicants.

We appreciate all applications received; however, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

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