Compensation & Benefits Manager

Clark Builders; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction company in Canada is seeking a Compensation & Benefits Manager to design competitive compensation packages and enhance employee satisfaction. The ideal candidate will have strong knowledge of labor legislation and experience in crafting benefit programs tailored to staff needs. This full-time position is based in Edmonton, AB, offering an opportunity to impact employee engagement positively.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Compensation and Benefits Manager or similar role.
• Excellent understanding of job evaluation and job analysis systems.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Design compensation packages and bonus programs that align with the company’s strategic plan.
• Conduct research on employee satisfaction using surveys.
• Evaluate and report on the effectiveness of employee benefit programs.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Problem-solving

Self-starter

HRIS software

Analytical skills

Knowledge of labor legislation

Experience with employee satisfaction surveys

Education

BSc in Human Resources Management

Certification in Compensation Professional (CCP)

Certification in Certified Benefits Professional (CBP)

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

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Compensation & Benefits Manager

Apply locations Edmonton, AB Vancouver, BC time type Full time posted on Posted Today job requisition id REQ-2025.907

At Clark Builders, we’re more than a construction company — we’re purpose driven pa rtners committed to building stronger communities. Serving institutional, commercial, and industrial clients across Western and Northern Canada since 1974, we bring a relationship-based approach, deep expertise , and a commitment to safety, innovation, and sustainability to everything we do. As part of the Turner Construction family, we offer the personalized culture of a local team with the strength of a global leader. Learn more about our Purpose and what drives us by visiting our Who We Are page.

Clark Builders is hiring a Compensation & Benefits Manager to join our growing team. Compensation and Benefits Manager responsibilities include researching employee motives, implementing appealing rewards and tailoring benefit programs based on staff needs. To be successful in this role, you should have good knowledge of labour legislation, and local compensation and benefits trends, and be familiar with organizational psychology and employee engagement.

Ultimately, you will build fair and attractive compensation and benefits plans that will help Clark Builders and Turner Construction improve employee satisfaction and create a productive workplace.

Reports to: HR Director, Canada (with dotted line to HR Director, Benefits)

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Design compensation packages and bonus programs that align with the company’s strategic plan

• Ensure salaries and benefits comply with the current legislation about human rights and pay equity

• Identify trends and implement new practices to engage and motivate employees

• Conduct research on employee satisfaction (e.g. using surveys and quantitative data)

• Renew our compensation plans with monetary and non-monetary benefits based on employee needs

• Keep track of prevailing pay rates and make sure we offer competitive compensation plans

• Draft job descriptions, job analyses and classifications

• Structure compensation in ways that will yield the highest value for the organization

• Evaluate and report on the effectiveness of employee benefit programs

• Track compensation and benefits benchmarking data

• Self-Starter with Strong Initiative: Demonstrated ability to take ownership of projects with minimal supervision. You proactively identify opportunities, tackle challenges head-on, and drive work forward independently.

• Results-Oriented: You focus on outcomes, consistently delivering high-quality work on time. You set clear goals and take accountability for achieving measurable results.

• Subject Matter Expert (SME): Deep expertise in Compensation & Benefits with a proven track record of applying your knowledge to solve complex problems, influence strategy, and support cross-functional teams.

Skills and Knowledge:

• Experience as a Compensation and Benefits Manager or similar role

• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work in a team environment

• Excellent time management and problem-solving skills

• Self-starter who takes initiative and achieves results

• Thrives in a faced paced environment, with tight deadlines at certain times in the accounting cycle

• Hands-on experience with HRIS or payroll software

• Knowledge of building compensation packages and bonus programs for various departments and seniority levels

• Excellent understanding of job evaluation and job analysis systems

• Good analytical skills and attention to detail

• Familiarity with labor legislation

• Experience with employee satisfaction surveys

• Previous exposure to the construction industry will be a plus

Qualifications:

• BSc in Human Resources Management, Organizational Psychology, Finance or relevant field

• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook

• Certification in Compensation Professional (CCP) or Certified Benefits Professional (CBP) will be a plus

Ready to build your career with us? Apply now and join a team that’s making a real impact.

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About Us

We Build Exceptional Experiences

One of the top ten general contractors in Canada and part of the largest construction organization in North America, Clark Builders serves industrial, commercial and institutional market sectors. Through an ownership structure comprised of our employees and our partner, Turner Construction Company, we maintain the culture of a small company with the distinct capabilities of an international firm. Regardless of the size, sector, location or complexity of a project, we will confidently deliver.