Compensation Specialist

BC Ferries; British Columbia; Hybrid; CAD 105,000 - 132,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading ferry transportation company in British Columbia is seeking an experienced Compensation Specialist to play a critical role in shaping compensation programs and supporting organizational growth. You will collaborate with HR and manage market analyses to ensure competitive salary structures. Ideal candidates have over 4 years of experience in compensation, advanced Excel skills, and a commitment to diversity and Inclusion. This role offers a hybrid work style and comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Comprehensive health and dental benefits

Defined benefits pension plan

20 days of vacation to start

Qualifications

• Minimum 4+ years of experience in compensation within a large organization.
• Experience with job architecture and job evaluation.
• Advanced Excel skills for managing databases and creating charts.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with HR and hiring managers on compensation matters.
• Develop and manage compensation strategies.
• Lead market analysis and salary surveys.

Skills

Progressive experience in compensation

Job architecture and evaluation

Advanced knowledge of MS Office (Excel)

Strong quantitative and analytical skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Education

Diploma or degree in Human Resources or Business

Certified Compensation Professional designation

Tools

HRIS

Job description

Job Description

COMPENSATION SPECIALIST

Vancouver Island or Lower Mainland

We’re Growing our Team!

The Opportunity

As one of BC’s Top Employers, our people are our most valuable asset. We are growing our Total Rewards team and looking for an experienced Compensation Specialist to play a critical role for our Total Rewards function.

Our Compensation Specialists support both bargaining unit and exempt roles. As a subject matter expert, you will support the design of our compensation programs, from shaping, facilitating, and explaining the job evaluation process to conducting compensation analyses, to developing reports and tools that support data informed decision making.

If you are an expert in your field and looking to truly own and shape the compensation function, this is a fantastic opportunity to join our dynamic People & Safety team as we modernize our people practices.

The Role

Reporting to the Manager, Total Rewards, you add value and are energized by key areas of oversight such as:

• Collaborating with our People Experience Business Partners (HR) and hiring managers in providing expert guidance on compensation related matters including reviewing jobs, qualifications, and evaluation documentation;
• Developing and managing compensation strategies;
• Leading market analysis, salary and labour market surveys and analyzing pay data to remain current on the market competitiveness of prevailing pay rates and ensuring our approach to compensation is competitive and enables the organization to attract and retain talent;
• Maintaining pay structures to ensure a competitive compensation framework and internal equity;
• Providing advice on improvements for current job evaluation practices;
• Supporting pay transparency reporting, executive compensation reporting, and periodic audits/reviews and practices complying with current legislation and internal pay equity to support a diverse and inclusive work environment;
• Gathering and analyzing pay data for compensation reports and providing support to the Manager, Total Rewards in the creation of those reports;
• Supporting the review process with research and recommendations on corrective or alternative actions to resolve compensation-related problems;
• Creating and updating job families and profiles in our internal databases;
• Conducting ongoing research and analysis on emerging compensation trends, issues and best practices and recommending changes to compensation structures where needed;
• Together with the Manager, Total Rewards, supporting the coordination of annual compensation review cycles;

What You Bring To The Team

• 4+ years of progressive experience in compensation within a large organization
• Experience with job architecture and job evaluation
• Advanced knowledge of MS Office, particularly Excel including managing databases and creating Excel charts
• Advanced knowledge of navigating HRIS
• Strong quantitative and analytical skills, a service-oriented mindset, and keen attention to detail
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Diploma or degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field
• Certified Compensation Professional designation or in progress is considered an asset

Join us!

If this sounds like your next great career move, please submit your cover letter and resume. This posting will remain live until the role is filled, but we are looking to hold interviews in November, 2025.

Additional Information

BC Ferries offers a comprehensive total rewards package including:

• The target salary range: $105,200 - $131,500 per annum
• Comprehensive health, dental and wellness benefits coverage
• Defined benefits pension plan
• 20 days of vacation to start
• Hybrid work style

The starting salary is determined based on the successful candidate’s knowledge, experience and internal equity. Starting salary may exceed the target range on exceptional basis.

We connect communities and customers to people and places important in their lives

At BC Ferries, our employees are our most important assets in delivering our commitment to customer safety, service and satisfaction. We support employment equity and diversity in the workplace and we encourage applications from all qualified individuals including women, visible minorities, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, persons of diverse sexual orientation, gender identity or expression (LGBTQ2S+), and others who reflect our ever-changing workplace.

We appreciate the interest of all applicants; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.