Compensation Consulting Associate

Cim; Calgary; Hybrid; CAD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Marsh's Workforce & Rewards practice in Calgary is seeking a Compensation Consulting Associate to join our team. You will work with experienced consultants to help clients solve rewards challenges through data-driven analysis, insights, and practical recommendations.

This hybrid role requires three days in the office weekly and welcomes candidates with 3–5 years in consulting, HR, compensation, or analytics, plus energy industry familiarity.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in consulting, HR, compensation, finance or analytics.
• Oil and gas experience preferred.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct market research, benchmarking, and data analysis to inform client recommendations
• Analyze compensation structures, reward programs, and survey data
• Assist in developing client presentations, reports, and deliverables
• Support work related to base pay, incentives, job architecture and compensation philosophy
• Help translate data and analysis into practical, client-ready insights
• Collaborate with team members to manage project workstreams and deliver high-quality outputs
• Contribute to internal tools, templates, and process improvements
• Build strong client relationships through responsiveness, professionalism, and quality work

Skills

Analytical thinking

Client communication

Team collaboration

Data analysis

Education

BComm, HBA/MBA, MIR or related degree

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Marsh's Workforce & Rewards practice is seeking a Compensation Consulting Associate to join our Calgary team. In this role, you will work alongside experienced consultants to help clients solve complex rewards challenges through data-driven analysis, thoughtful insights, and practical recommendations.

This role is well suited for someone with some experience in broad-based or non-executive compensation and some energy industry expertise.

This is a hybrid role that requires at least three days a week in the office.

We will count on you to:

• Conduct market research, benchmarking, and data analysis to inform client recommendations
• Analyze compensation structures, reward programs, and survey data
• Assist in developing client presentations, reports, and deliverables
• Support work related to base pay, incentives, job architecture and compensation philosophy
• Help translate data and analysis into practical, client-ready insights
• Collaborate with team members to manage project workstreams and deliver high-quality outputs
• Contribute to internal tools, templates, and process improvements
• Build strong client relationships through responsiveness, professionalism, and quality work

What you need to have:

• 3-5 years of experience in consulting, human resources, compensation, finance, analytics, or a related field - Oil and gas experience preferred
• Familiarity with Marsh's suite of compensation surveys preferred
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent attention to detail and a commitment to high-quality work
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively in a fast-paced environment
• Collaborative, proactive, and client-oriented mindset

What makes you stand out:

• BComm, HBA/MBA, MIR, or a related degree in finance, economics, statistics, mathematics, human resources, and/or accounting, or equivalent work experience

Why join our team:

• We support your professional growth through development opportunities, engaging work, and supportive leadership.
• We foster a vibrant and inclusive culture where talented colleagues collaborate to create innovative solutions and make a meaningful impact on our people, clients, and communities.
• Our global scale provides a wide range of career opportunities, benefits, and rewards designed to support your overall well-being.

Marsh (NYSE: MRSH) is a global leader in risk, reinsurance and capital, people and investments, and management consulting, advising clients in 130 countries. With annual revenue of over $27 billion and more than 95,000 colleagues, Marsh helps build the confidence to thrive through the power of perspective. For more information, visit marsh.com, or follow us on LinkedIn and X.

Marsh is committed to embracing a diverse, inclusive and flexible work environment. We aim to attract and retain the best people and embrace diversity of age background, disability, ethnic origin, family duties, gender orientation or expression, marital status, nationality, parental status, personal or social status, political affiliation, race, religion and beliefs, sex/gender, sexual orientation or expression, skin color, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. In accordance with applicable legislation, Marsh will provide a reasonable accommodation to employees and prospective employees to the point of undue hardship upon request and as required in respect of the individual's particular restrictions and limitations. If you require a specific accommodation because of a disability or medical need please contact [e-mail].

Marsh is committed to hybrid work, which includes the flexibility of working remotely and the collaboration, connections and professional development benefits of working together in the office. All Marsh colleagues are expected to be in their local office or working onsite with clients at least three days per week. Office-based teams will identify at least one "anchor day" per week on which their full team will be together in person.