DB Pension Configuration Consultant (remote)

TELUS; Edmonton; Hybrid; CAD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

TELUS Health is seeking a seasoned pension configuration specialist to analyze Defined Benefit plan rules and translate them into precise software specifications. You will bridge clients and the project team, configuring software to match complex calculation rules across North America.

The role involves drafting specs, ensuring system integration, and supporting QA to guarantee accurate pension outcomes. Occasional travel to Canada/US is required.

Qualifications

• University degree in actuarial science, mathematics, statistics or finance.
• 5+ years of Defined Benefit pension administration, consulting and/or implementation.
• Strong ability to understand current computer technologies and Excel proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Perform detailed analysis of clients' Defined Benefit pension plan calculation rules.
• Act as the link between client and project team for pension plan calculations.
• Configure in-house software to suit client pension plans.
• Write specifications for new software developments per client needs.
• Ensure integration of software with other client systems.

Skills

Pension administration

Requirements analysis

Financial rule translation

Project coordination

Team collaboration

Education

University degree in actuarial science, mathematics, statistics or finance

Tools

Excel

Job description

TELUS Health is empowering every person to live their healthiest life. Guided by our vision, we are leveraging the power of our leading edge technology and focusing on the uniqueness of each individual to create the future of health. As a global-leading health and well-being provider – encompassing physical, mental and financial health – TELUS Health is improving health outcomes for consumers, patients, healthcare professionals, employers and employees. Join our pension implementation team where you will be the technical bridge between complex pension laws and the software that executes them. You will not just be analyzing requirements; you will be hands-on, actually configuring the internal software to match the specific calculation rules of clients across North America. You'll spend your time translating dense financial rules into technical specs and then partnering with QA teams to make sure every amount is calculated perfectly. This is a high-stakes role where you will act as the primary link between the client's needs and the project team's delivery. Once the system is live, you will transition into a subject matter expert providing critical support to ensure everything runs smoothly. Ultimately, you are the person responsible for ensuring the software does exactly what the pension plan promises. It is a great opportunity to build an incredible amount of versatility in Defined Benefit pension administration in a short window of time.

What You'll Do:

• Perform detailed analysis of our clients' Defined Benefit pension plan calculation rules
• Act as the link between the client and the project team in terms of pension plan calculations
• Configure in-house software to suit the specifics of the client's pension plan
• Write specifications according to the needs and requests of the clients regarding new developments of the software
• Ensure the proper integration of the software with other software that will be implemented for the client
• Participate in the development of the specific testing strategy for software configuration and new developments
• Participate in the review of test scenarios with the selection criteria required by the plan
• Provide support to the quality assurance team
• Collaborate in the development of the software by providing suggestions for improvement to the responsible team
• Once the implementation is complete, provide customer service to users to ensure effective management of the software

What You Bring:

• University degree in actuarial science, mathematics, statistics or finance
• 5+ years' experience in Defined Benefit pension administration, consulting and/or implementation
• Ability to understand and use current computer technologies and a good knowledge of Excel software
• Recognized, among other things, for analytical and summarizing skills, sense of organization and flexibility in terms of managing multiple projects
• Good initiative and problem solving skills
• Ability to work both as a team and independently
• Ability to establish priorities and meet timelines
• Available to travel occasionally (Canada, US)

Salary Range: $70 000,00 - 100 000,00 CAD

Actual total compensation will be determined based on factors such as knowledge, skills, performance and experience.

We’re open to discussing competitive compensation packages tailored to your experience level and expertise.

Job Type:

This is for a current vacancy.

A bit about us

We’re a people-focused, customer-first, purpose-driven team who works together every day to innovate and do good. We improve lives through our technology solutions and foster a culture of innovation that empowers team members to solve complex problems and create remarkable human outcomes in a digital world. TELUS is proud to foster an inclusive culture that embraces diversity. We are committed to fair employment practices and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. We offer accommodation for applicants with disabilities, as required, during the recruitment process.

Note for Quebec candidates: if knowledge of English is required for this position, it is because the team member will be asked, on a regular basis, to interact in English with external or internal parties or to use English applications or software as part of their tasks.

By applying to this role, you understand and agree that your information will be shared with the TELUS Group of Companies’ Talent Acquisition team(s) and/or any leader(s) who will be part of the selection process.

Being part of the team at TELUS Health is more than a job; it’s a career-defining experience. It allows you to do innovative and meaningful work with talented and collaborative teams. It’s an opportunity to improve businesses and lives by building healthier, happier workplaces. And it’s a chance to build genuine, long-term relationships along the way.

A place to experience more Find the support and encouragement to consistently push boundaries and deliver impactful solutions. Our collaborative culture means your ideas will be heard and your hard work will be rewarded.

You will be leveraging our world-leading technology, products, clinical services and passionate team members to revolutionize access to health care and wellbeing, and drive remarkable experiences for the benefit of all the clients and individuals we serve around the world.

Talented people who care Coming to work each day is an opportunity. It’s a chance for you to work with a multidisciplinary global team of nearly 10,000 smart and driven members whose passion for their work matches your own, resulting in helping create a healthier future for everyone.

Work that matters Make a difference in the lives of our clients and their employees every day – by providing meaningful solutions in more than 160 countries, that help people and businesses perform at their best by delivering both digital innovation and clinical services to improve total physical, mental and financial health and wellbeing across the full spectrum of primary and preventative care.