Actuarial Solutions Lead: Pension Calculations

HOOPP (Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan); Toronto; On-site; CAD 103,000 - 153,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

World-class pension plan

Company-paid extended health & dental

Learning and development programs

Wellness and mental health benefits

Job summary

HOOPP, the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan, seeks an Associate Director to lead pension calculations and data quality across its administration system and digital services. Reporting to the Director, Actuarial Solutions, you will guide complex pension calculations, data interpretation, and modernization efforts, ensuring accuracy and robust controls across internal and off-system tools.

This senior role emphasizes collaboration with multiple teams to translate plan provisions, legislaton, and

Qualifications

• University degree in actuarial science.
• ASA or ACIA designation required; progress toward FCIA preferred.
• 10+ years in pensions consulting, actuarial work, pension administration, or related field.
• Several years leading complex technical initiatives and cross-functional delivery.
• Deep knowledge of defined benefit pension administration and calculations.
• Ability to translate complex pension provisions into calculation requirements.
• Experience leading calculation-related system implementations, testing strategies, and defect resolution.
• Ability to review and challenge complex calculations and off-system tools.
• Strong communication of actuarial/technical matters to teams and leaders.
• Ability to influence decisions without direct authority.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of calculation requirements, testing strategies, and business readiness.
• Provide leadership to ensure accuracy of pension calculations across HOOPP's systems.
• Act as senior SME for complex pension calculations and administration concepts.
• Identify inconsistencies in plan provisions, policy, and calculation tools and escalate/resolution.
• Advise senior leaders on calculation risks and impacts while balancing integrity and member experience.
• Lead cross-functional initiatives and ensure early consideration of data in design and delivery.
• Coordinate with external vendors and stakeholders on calculation/data discussions.
• Lead audits of pension data and calculation controls; ensure quality.

Skills

Actuarial expertise

Pension administration

System implementations

Excel-based calculations

Leadership

Education

Actuarial science degree

ASA/ACIA designation

Tools

Excel

Job description

HOOPP, the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan, seeks an Associate Director to lead pension calculations and data quality across its administration system and digital services. Reporting to the Director, Actuarial Solutions, you will guide complex pension calculations, data interpretation, and modernization efforts, ensuring accuracy and robust controls across internal and off-system tools.

This senior role emphasizes collaboration with multiple teams to translate plan provisions, legislaton, and