Compensation Analyst

Compensation Jobs; Toronto; Remote; CAD 61,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellness days

Vacation benefits

Company-matching savings

Employer-paid group benefits

Job summary

Western Financial Group is seeking a Compensation Analyst to join our national team on a remote basis across Canada. You will help manage annual compensation cycles, including merit planning and bonus programs, and you’ll ensure accuracy and policy alignment in every process.

The ideal candidate has 2+ years supporting a Compensation & Benefits team, strong Excel skills, and a collaborative, adaptable approach.

Qualifications

• 2+ years supporting a Compensation & Benefits / Total Rewards team.
• Strong intermediate Excel skills with the ability to analyze and reconcile data.
• Collaborative, adaptable and solutions-focused, with the ability to navigate change.
• CCP certification is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Execute annual compensation cycles including merit planning and bonus programs.
• Process standard pay actions with approvals and adherence to compensation policies.
• Perform data validation, system uploads, audits, and reconciliations related to compensation changes.
• Support benchmarking by preparing survey submissions and analyzing market data.
• Prepare and maintain recurring and ad hoc compensation reports.
• Assist consultants in designing and improving total rewards programs.
• Contribute to day-to-day administration of total rewards processes such as RRSP contributions and benefits billing.

Skills

Excel

Education

CCP Certification

Job description

Proudly Canadian. Driven by Purpose. Rooted in Care.

Join a national team where people, purpose, and community come first. Western Financial Group was named a 2025 Top Insurance Employer by Insurance Business Canada and is home to more than 2,300 team members supporting over one million customers across 200+ locations across Canada.

Compensation Analyst – Remote within Canada

What a Typical Day Looks Like

• Execute annual compensation cycles, including merit planning and bonus programs, ensuring accurate processing, validation, and implementation in alignment with established guidelines and timelines.
• Process standard pay actions (e.g., out-of-cycle increases), ensuring accuracy, appropriate approvals, and adherence to compensation policies
• Perform data validation, system uploads, audits, and reconciliations related to compensation changes and annual cycles
• Support the compensation benchmarking process by preparing survey submissions, analyzing market data, and contributing to pay recommendations
• Prepare and maintain recurring and ad hoc compensation reports to support internal equity analysis, decision-making, and leadership reporting
• Assisting consultants in designing, implementing and continuous improvement of all Westerns total rewards programs
• Contributing to the day-to-day administration of total rewards processes, such as RRSP contributions, and benefits billing

The Value You Bring

• 2+ years supporting a Compensation & Benefits / Total Rewards team
• Strong intermediate Excel skills, with the ability to independently analyze, validate and reconcile compensation data
• Collaborative, adaptable and solutions-focused, with the ability to navigate change, manage evolving priorities and identify practical opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Working towards CCP an asset, not a requirement

Role Details

• Hours/Duration: 37.5 hours per week - Full-Time, permanent
• Location: Remote options available across Canada
• Current Vacancy: Yes
• Requisition #: 83294
• Compensation Range: $61,000 - $80,000

Why Western?

Western's people-first culture, grounded in our guiding principles of Truthfulness, Fairness, Value, and Loyalty, is recognized across Canada and strengthened by our commitment to wellness, flexibility, and meaningful community impact.

Highlights include:

• 14 Paid Wellness Days, 3 weeks' vacation, company-matching savings programs, and 100% employer-paid group benefits for eligible employees
• Over 1,500 volunteer hours supporting 160+ charities in 2024-2025 through the Western Financial Group Communities Foundation.

Our Commitment to Inclusion

As an equal opportunity employer, we encourage applicants of all backgrounds to apply, even if your experience doesn't perfectly match every qualification. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the hiring process, please contact [e-mail] or visit our Careers page.

Our Human-First Hiring Approach

We do not use artificial intelligence to screen, assess, or select applicants. All applications are personally reviewed by Western's Talent Acquisition Consultants. As part of our hiring process, we use standardized, scientifically validated skills assessments (non-AI), and all results are reviewed by our hiring team.

Ready to Apply?

If making a meaningful impact in your community and growing your career in a supportive, purpose-driven environment excite you, we'd love to hear from you.