Director, Compensation

mattamyhomes; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Mattamy Asset Management seeks a Director of Compensation to shape market‑competitive, performance‑driven pay programs across Canada and the U.S. You will influence enterprise‑wide pay strategy, partner with senior leaders, and support Board‑level compensation matters while strengthening talent rewards.

You will lead design, governance, and delivery of base pay, incentives and tools, balancing affordability with competitiveness. The role reports to the VP, Total Rewards and HR Technology.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in human resources, finance or related discipline.
• CCP, CHRP, MBA. or CFA designation an asset.
• 10+ years progressive compensation experience, including strategy, program and short-and long-term incentive design.
• Strong analytical and financial modelling skills with the ability to interpret complex data.
• Thorough understanding of compensation practices and regulatory requirements in Canada and the U.S.
• Experience designing, administering, and communicating broad-based, commission, and short-and long-term incentive plans across multiple business types.
• Advanced Excel skills, including practical use of AI tools to improve analysis.
• Strong interpersonal skills with experience communicating with C-Suite and Board-level audiences.
• Ability to facilitate between, influence, and build relationships with key decision makers.
• Proven ability to work in a fast-paced, evolving environment with leadership experience.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a trusted advisor to HR, Finance, and business leaders with data-driven insights.
• Lead design and governance of broad-based compensation, commissions, and incentives.
• Coach and guide the Total Rewards Manager and strengthen team capability.
• Develop and implement compensation tools, processes and policies.
• Act as internal SME on compensation strategy, governance, and regulatory requirements.
• Support executive and Board-level compensation matters and Total Rewards initiatives.
• Lead annual performance and compensation cycles including system implementation and governance.
• Assess competitiveness and recommend program changes using market data and trends.
• Lead annual compensation planning, budgeting, and scenario analysis.
• Lead job evaluation, levelling and salary range placement with clear stakeholder communication.
• Develop communications and resources to explain compensation philosophy and programs.

Skills

Data-driven insights

Governance

Compensation design

Incentive plans

Market analysis

Internal equity

Stakeholder comms

C-Suite liaison

People management

Advanced Excel

AI tools

Education

CCP

CHRP

MBA

CFA

Tools

Excel

AI tools

Job description

• Location: Toronto, Ontario – Hybrid (4 days/week in office) Monday to Thursday (option to work one or two days in Mississauga)
• Company: Mattamy Asset Management
• Department: Total Rewards
• Employment Type: Full-Time
• Reports to: Vice President, Total Rewards and HR Technology

At Mattamy Asset Management (MAM) everyone has an important role to play in our shared success. Developing thoughtfully planned communities is complex work and our diverse teams come together to deliver on that mission in every aspect. We are thoughtful planners, precise project managers and practiced subject matter experts. And in each area of our evolving business, we are trusted to drive results. Here, your opinion will be invited, and your contributions will count. You’ll be surrounded by caring people who encourage you to be exactly who you are. You’ll grow in your area of expertise, learning alongside committed colleagues. With a relentless focus on industry leadership and a deep commitment to sustainability, we’ve got big plans for the future – and for you.

Learn more about what makes working at Mattamy special and our award-winning culture.

What we offer

Reporting to the Vice President, Total Rewards and HR Technology, the Director, Compensation plays a highly visible role in shaping market‑competitive, performance‑driven compensation programs across Canada and the U.S. This is an opportunity to influence enterprise‑wide and business‑specific pay strategy, partner with senior leaders, support Board‑level compensation matters, and help strengthen how Mattamy attracts, retains, and rewards talent.

What you’ll do

• Serve as a trusted advisor to HR, Finance, and business leaders, bringing data-driven insights, sound judgment, governance, and practical solutions to compensation decisions across Canada and the U.S.
• Lead the design, evolution and governance of broad-based compensation, commission plans, and short-and long-term incentives aligned with business strategy, market competitiveness, pay-for-performance principles and talent priorities.
• Coach and provide direction to the Manager, Total Rewards, strengthening team capability and ensuring accurate, efficient delivery of compensation programs.
• Strategically develop, maintain and implement compensation tools, processes and policies.
• Act as the internal subject matter expert on compensation strategy, governance, best practices, industry trends, and legislative and regulatory requirements.
• Support the Vice-President, Total Rewards with materials, analysis and recommendations for the Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors, senior executive and equity compensation, and broader Total Reward initiatives, as required.
• Lead the annual performance and compensation cycle, in collaboration with HR Business Partners including systems/tools implementation/management, approvals, reporting and governance.
• Assess competitiveness, identify risks and recommend program changes using market data, salary surveys, peer practices, internal equity analysis and emerging compensation trends.
• Lead annual compensation planning and budgeting cycle, including salary increase budgets, incentive funding, workforce cost modelling, scenario analysis and recommendations that balance affordability, competitiveness and talent outcomes.
• Lead job evaluation, levelling and salary range placement processes for new and existing roles, ensuring decisions are supported by validated criteria, market data, internal equity considerations and clear communication with stakeholders.
• Develop clear communications, tools and resources to support leaders, HR partners and employees understand compensation philosophy, programs and practices.

What you’ll bring

• Post-secondary education, preferably in human resources, finance or related discipline.
• Attainment of CCP, CHRP, MBA. or CFA designation an asset.
• 10+ years progressive compensation experience, including strategy, program and short-and long-term incentive design, market analysis and delivery of annual compensation cycles.
• Strong analytical and financial modelling skills, with the ability to interpret complex data, develop practical recommendations and communicate insights to audiences at all levels.
• Thorough understanding of compensation practices, and legislative requirements in Canada and the U.S.
• Experience designing, administering, and communicating broad-based, commission, and short-and long-term incentive compensation plans, including across multiple types of business, such as asset management.
• Advanced Excel skills, including practical use of AI tools to improve analysis, communication and efficiency.
• Strong interpersonal skills with experience communicating with C-Suite and Board-level audiences.
• Ability to facilitate between, influence, and build relationships with key decision makers.
• Proven ability to work in a fast-paced, evolving environment, balancing strategic thinking with practical execution and sound judgement.
• Previous people management experience.

Bonus points

• Exposure to total rewards strategy and pension governance an asset.

Who we are

Mattamy Asset Management (MAM) is the parent company of Mattamy Homes Canada and Mattamy Homes U.S., which together make up the largest family-owned homebuilding platform in North America.

Be yourself. We want it that way.

At Mattamy, we’re passionate about creating and promoting a diverse and inclusive environment where everyone can do their best work. Diversity and inclusion are important to the work we do to support our homebuyers, colleagues, and communities. From how we build our teams to cultivating our leaders, we’re on a journey toward a welcoming, barrier-free culture for everyone.

Mattamy Asset Management is committed to providing accommodation for people with disabilities. If you require accommodation through any aspects of the selection process, please notify us on your application and we will work with you to meet your needs. Mattamy companies may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support our hiring process, including to help screen or assess candidates along the way. These tools work behind the scenes, while people remain at the heart of every hiring decision.

Qualified applicants will be contacted directly by the Talent Acquisition team.