Bilingual (French/English) Associate, Pension Administration

Aon Corporation; Montreal; On-site; CAD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Aon plc in Montreal is seeking a Bilingual (French/English) Associate to support pension administration for defined benefit plans. You will ensure quality service, perform year-end updates, and handle member inquiries with accuracy and care.

The role requires strong Excel skills, experience with pension systems, and bilingual abilities to serve clients across Quebec and other regions. This is a growth-focused position within a global leader in pension administration.

Qualifications

• 1+ year working with Defined Benefit pension plans preferred.
• Education in Math, Statistics, Actuarial Sciences, Administration and Finance.
• French/English bilingualism is required due to client interactions in Quebec and beyond.
• Previous work experience in calculating complex benefit entitlements (retirement, termination, death, marriage breakdown).
• Experience in year-end tasks (Indexation, Annual Statements, etc.).
• Knowledge of provincial and federal pension legislation and Income Tax Act provisions.
• Good oral and written communication skills and ability to collaborate within a team.
• Experience with pension administration systems and strong Excel skills.

Responsibilities

• Calculate benefit entitlements on retirement, termination, death and marriage breakdown.
• Prepare indexation and annual pension statements.
• Perform year-end update of plan records, including membership, contributions and trust fund reconciliation.
• Prepare government forms including Annual Information Return.
• Assist with testing the pension system for new and existing clients according to plan provisions and admin requirements.
• Assist with maintaining standard operating procedures.
• Respond to member calls and facilitate requests.
• Maintenance of members' records.
• Other duties as required.

Skills

Bilingual (French/English)

Advanced Excel

Pension administration systems

Strong math proficiency

Client-service demeanor

Excellent communication

Education

Math/Statistics/Actuarial/Finance

Tools

Pension systems software

Job description

Job Title: Bilingual (French/English) Associate, Pension Administration

Role Type: New position

Are you looking for an opportunity to join a global leader in Pension Administration? Are you a hardworking, motivated, diligent and career-minded individual? This could be the opportunity for you!

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in Canada. This role is not eligible for sponsorship, and we are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa or work permit.

Aon is in the business of better decisions

At Aon, we shape decisions for the better to protect and enrich the lives of people around the world.

As an organization, we are united through trust as one inclusive team, and we are passionate about helping our colleagues and clients succeed

What the day will look like

This position involves ensuring quality service delivery for their Defined Benefit Pension clients. The Associate will require the ability to perform all functions necessary to ensure the continuous efficient operation of our clients' pension plan arrangements.

• Calculate benefit entitlements on retirement, termination, death and marriage breakdown;
• Prepare indexation and annual pension statements;
• Perform year-end update of plan records, including the reconciliation of the membership, contributions and trust fund;
• Prepare government forms including Annual Information Return;
• Assist with testing the pension system for new and existing clients according to the plan provisions and administrative requirements;
• Assist with maintaining standard operation procedures;
• Respond to member calls and facilitate requests;
• Maintenance of members' records; and
• Other duties as required.

How this opportunity is different

As part of a market-leading team, you will contribute to the creation of concrete results for our clients by applying innovative and effective solutions to support the pension administration team.

Skills and experience that will lead to success

If this role appeals to you but you don't meet all the requirements listed below, please do express your interest. Applicants who do not have industry experience but have the required education and skills will also be considered.

• 1+ year working with Defined Benefit pension plans preferred;
• Education in Math, Statistics, Actuarial Sciences, Administration and Finance;
• French / English bilingualism is required due to the frequent interactions with clients, colleagues, or partners based in Quebec, other Canadian provinces and/or internationally.
• Previous work experience in calculating complex benefit entitlements related to retirement, ending employment, death, and marriage breakdown;
• Experience in yearend tasks (Indexation, Annual Statements, etc.);
• Knowledge of related provincial and federal pension legislation and Income Tax Act provisions;
• Good oral and written communication skills and ability to collaborate within a team;
• Experience with pension administration systems, strong spreadsheet competencies and math proficiency required;
• Meticulous, with sound pension administration and organizational skills;
• Advanced Excel and a thorough knowledge of Word;
• Client-service demeanor

Aon is not accepting unsolicited resumes from search firms for this position. If you are a search firm, you will not be compensated in any way for your submission of a candidate, even if Aon hires that candidate.