Lead, Total Rewards

Ontario Energy Board; Toronto; On-site; CAD 111,000 - 144,000; Full time

Job summary

Ontario Energy Board is seeking a Lead, Total Rewards in Toronto to develop and manage compensation and total rewards programs that attract, retain, and motivate top talent while ensuring internal equity. You will analyze salary data, conduct job evaluations, and provide guidance on compensation decisions and benefits.

The role partners with HR stakeholders to align pay with regulatory requirements and broad workforce needs, ensuring fairness and compliance across union and non-union roles.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in human resources, compensation, pay equity and total rewards.
• Experience in a regulated industry, utility, or public sector.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other data analysis tools.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and refine the organization’s compensation philosophy and frameworks.
• Conduct competitive market analyses using compensation surveys and benchmarking tools.
• Oversee annual compensation cycle: merit increases, market adjustments, promotions, and bonus calculations.
• Provide guidance to HR Partners and leaders on pay decisions and offers.
• Partner with finance on forecast and projections related to compensation costs.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Project management

Confidentiality

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Human Resources, Finance, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Job ID: 914

Position Type: Non-Union Permanent

Department: People and Culture

Salary Grade: M16 ($111,452 - $144,251)

Job Posting Close Date: 08/25/2026

The Ontario Energy Board is proud to be recognized as one of Greater Toronto’s Top Employers for four years running.

Our success resides with our people and we take great pride in fostering a workplace culture that attracts top-tier professionals passionate about shaping Ontario’s energy future. Our reputation as a preferred employer reflects our commitment to helping deliver clean, reliable, affordable and secure energy that enables economic growth across the province.

Our One OEB culture promotes a values-driven, collaborative workplace where diverse perspectives come together to deliver regulatory excellence, and where we encourage curiosity and agility in an environment that is grounded in mental health, wellbeing and a foundational commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion.

We are theONTARIO ENERGY BOARD

Overview

Target hiring range $111,452 - $131,139

The People & Culture department is responsible for all aspects of people management and other organizational service functions including employee/labor relations, compensation, benefits, pension, talent management, succession planning, workforce planning, as well as employee well-being, engagement, and communications.

The Lead, Total Rewards is responsible for the Total Reward Centre of Expertise and developing, implementing, and managing compensation and total rewards programs that attract, retain, and motivate top talent while ensuring internal equity and compliance with applicable laws. The role involves analyzing salary data, conducting job evaluations, creating salary structures, and providing guidance to managers and employees regarding total rewards related matters including compensation, benefits, pension, and employee programs.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and continuously refine the organization’s compensation philosophy and frameworks.
• Conduct competitive market analyses using reputable compensation surveys and benchmarking tools.
• Oversee annual compensation cycle processes: merit increases, market adjustments, promotions, and bonus calculations.
• Provide guidance to HR Business Partners and leaders on pay decisions, job offers, and compensation negotiations.
• Partners with HR stakeholders on collective bargaining, including managing costings with respect to compensation and benefit and the implementation of the finalized collective agreement in the areas of compensation and benefits.
• Lead the job evaluation processes for both union and non-union roles using the organization’s approved methodology (e.g., point-factor, market pricing, leveling structures) with a strong emphasis on fairness, consistency, and defensibility Maintain and evolve job families, and job architecture.
• Drive the design, administration, and communication of employee benefit programs, including health, dental, disability, and leave programs in partnership with Sr Payroll & HR Analyst
• Collaborate with benefit brokers/consultants on annual renewals and make recommendations on new and existing benefit and wellness plans.
• Partner with finance for any forecast and projections related to compensation costs (merit, incentive, benefit, and total rewards program changes)

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Human Resources, Finance, or related field.
• A CEBS or Compensation-related designation would be considered an asset.
• A CHRP or CHRL designation would be considered an asset.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in human resources, compensation, pay equity and total rewards.
• Experience in a regulated industry, utility, or public sector.
• Solid experience conducting job evaluation, job reclassifications, preferably in a unionized environment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other data analysis tools.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• High level of attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Must have a sound knowledge of the Pay Equity Act, Employment Standards Act, Ontario Human Rights Code, and the Canadian Human Rights Code.
• Superior verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to translate technical concepts into a business-friendly language.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive HR information with integrity.

This job posting represents an existing vacancy.

Pursuant to theAccessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, the Ontario Energy Board will make reasonable efforts to provide accommodation to candidates with disabilities in the course of the recruitment process upon written request. We request that candidates seeking accommodation identify their particular accommodation needs as soon as possible in the job selection process. Questions concerning the availability of accommodation in the recruitment process may be forwarded by email to [e-mail].