Junior Pension Administrator

People Corporation; Toronto; On-site; CAD 53,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Dental benefits

Retirement plan

Wellness programs

Mental health support

Assistance with designations

Competitive compensation

Job summary

People Corporation in Toronto is seeking a Junior Pension Administrator to support day-to-day pension plan operations under supervision. You will process enrolments, terminations, retirements, updates, and transfers, maintain member records, and respond to inquiries by phone and email. A strong Excel user with detail-oriented mindset will fit well.

We offer extended health care, dental benefits, a company retirement plan, and opportunities to grow within the pension administration field.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in Business Administration, HR, Finance, Math or related field.
• Proficiency in MS Office, especially Excel.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to prioritize and meet multiple deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication with a customer focus.

Responsibilities

• Process routine pension administration transactions (enrolments, terminations, retirements, updates, transfers).
• Maintain accurate member records within pension systems.
• Prepare member correspondence, statements, forms and benefit calculations under supervision.
• Respond to inquiries by phone and email in a professional manner.
• Support pension payroll administration and related processing.
• Assist with regulatory filings, audits and compliance activities.
• Organize and maintain electronic and physical plan records.
• Ensure compliance with pension legislation, plan provisions and policies.

Skills

Excel

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Customer focus

Communication

Time management

Teamwork

Independent work

Education

Post-secondary education

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Junior Pension Administrator provides administrative support for the day-to-day operation of pension plans. Working under the guidance of senior team members, the incumbent assists with member transactions, data processing, correspondence, and regulatory reporting while ensuring a high level of accuracy and customer service.

The Junior Pension Administrator Will

• Process routine pension administration transactions, including enrolments, terminations, retirements, beneficiary updates, and transfers.
• Maintain accurate member records within pension administration systems.
• Prepare member correspondence, pension statements, forms, and benefit calculations under supervision.
• Respond to member, employer, and union inquiries by telephone and email in a professional and timely manner.
• Support pension payroll administration and related processing, as required.
• Assist with regulatory filings, audits, and compliance activities.
• Organize and maintain electronic and physical plan records.
• Ensure compliance with pension legislation, plan provisions, administrative policies, and service standards.

To be successful as a Junior Pension Administrator with BPA, you will need

• Post‑secondary education in Business Administration, Human Resources, Finance, Mathematics, or a related field.
• Previous office or administrative experience is considered an asset.
• Experience in pension or benefits administration is an asset but not required.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Excellent attention to detail, accuracy, and organizational skills.
• Strong customer focus.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize work and manage multiple deadlines.
• Commitment to providing exceptional customer service.
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team.

All-star Candidates Will Have

• Exposure to defined benefit and/or defined contribution pension plans.
• Familiarity with pension administration systems.
• Knowledge of Canadian pension legislation is an asset.

What You Will Get Out Of This Opportunity

• This position provides the foundational experience required to progress to roles such as Pension Administrator, Senior Pension Administrator, and Pension Analyst.

What's In It For You

• Learn by working alongside our experts
• Extended health care and dental benefits
• A retirement savings plan with company contributions
• A suite of Health & Wellness offerings
• Mental Health programs and support for you and your family
• Assistance for the completion of industry designations
• Competitive compensation

At People Corporation we are committed to helping businesses succeed. We are a national provider of benefits, retirement, wealth, wellness, and human resource solutions. Our experts and solutions serve over 20,000 clients representing nearly 3 million Canadians. We offer customized solutions designed to fit the unique needs of businesses and their employees, members and stakeholders.

Providing an inclusive, accessible environment, where all employees and clients feel valued, respected and supported is something we’re committed to. We are dedicated to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities in which we live, and to creating an environment where every employeehas the opportunity toreach their potential. If you require an accommodation or an alternative format of any posting please reach out to [e-mail].

Salary Range

The base salary for this position is between $53,000 - $60,000 annually.

This represents base salary only and does not represent other variable compensation components of our total compensation (i.e. annual bonus, commission etc). The actual base salary will vary depending on local market conditions, geography and relevant job‑related factors such as knowledge, skills, qualifications, experience, and education/training. If you are selected to move forward in our recruitment process, the Talent Acquisition Specialist will be able to provide additional details of the total compensation for this role.