Manager Compensation

Canopy Growth; Remote; CAD 100,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading cannabis company, operating in Ottawa, is seeking a Manager of Compensation who will oversee the administration of compensation programs. This full-time, remote-first position requires 5–7 years of progressive experience, strong analytical skills, and proficiency in Excel. The successful candidate will manage equity plans, support public company compensation disclosures, and partner effectively across functions. Competitive salary range is between $100,000 and $115,000 CAD, along with attractive benefits including health coverage and paid vacation.

Benefits

Extended health coverage

Dental coverage

Paid vacation

Employer-supported retirement savings program

Qualifications

• 5–7 years of progressive experience in compensation and total rewards, preferably with public companies.
• Experience with broad-based compensation programs and equity plan administration.
• Strong analytical skills with advanced proficiency in Excel.

Responsibilities

• Administer and support the company’s broad-based compensation programs.
• Lead annual compensation planning cycles.
• Manage equity plan administration.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Experience with compensation tools

Proficiency in Excel

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Finance, Business

Tools

HRIS platforms

Job description

The Company

At Canopy Growth, our mission is clear: improve lives, end cannabis prohibition, and strengthen communities. We believe that cannabis can be a force for good. We’re building a consumer‑centric organization that is focused on sharing the transformational potential of cannabis with the world. We will achieve this through an innovative and disruptive portfolio of cannabis and hemp‑derived products.

Canopy Growth is the world's leading cannabis and hemp company. We recognize that employees are at the core of our success, and we take pride in a corporate culture that emphasizes inclusiveness, collaboration, and diversity.

Our employees come from a wide range of backgrounds, each bringing their own unique skills and talents to the table, working together to continue our incredible momentum of growth. If you are interested in building global challenger brands, scaling a business, and working in a values‑driven environment, we want to hear from you!

The Opportunity

The Manager, Compensation is responsible for supporting the design, administration, and governance of broad‑based, variable compensation, and equity programs across the organization. Reporting to the Senior Director, Total Rewards, this role plays a critical part in ensuring compensation programs are competitive, compliant, and aligned with business and talent strategies. The role will lead key operational processes including job architecture, market pricing, annual compensation cycles, equity plan administration, and supporting the public‑company compensation disclosures.

Responsibilities

• Administer and support the company’s broad‑based compensation programs, including base salary structures, job architecture, and market pricing.
• Lead annual compensation planning cycles, including merit, incentive, and equity programs, ensuring accurate calculations and timely execution.
• Manage equity plan administration, including grants, vesting, forfeitures, and coordination with external plan administrators and internal stakeholders.
• Support public company compensation disclosures, including insider trading reports, proxy filings, and other regulatory requirements, in partnership with Legal and Finance.
• Ensure compliance with applicable securities, tax, and employment regulations related to compensation and equity programs.
• Assist in the administration and ongoing management of the Sales Incentive Plan, including plan design support, audience eligibility, calculations, and payout processes.
• Conduct market benchmarking and competitive analyses to support compensation program design and off‑cycle compensation decisions.
• Partner with HR Business Partners and business leaders to provide compensation guidance on offers, promotions, and internal equity considerations.
• Prepare and deliver compensation analytics, reporting, and insights to senior leadership to inform decision‑making.
• Support the development and maintenance of compensation policies, guidelines, and governance frameworks.
• Collaborate cross‑functionally with HRIS, Payroll, Finance, and Legal to ensure data accuracy and process alignment.
• Participate in equity and compensation audits, internal controls, and SOX‑related activities as required.
• Continuously evaluate compensation practices to ensure they support pay equity, transparency, and scalability.
• Stay current on market trends, regulatory changes, and best practices in compensation and equity administration.
• Other duties as assigned.

Experience

• 5–7 years of progressive experience in compensation and total rewards, preferably within a public company environment.
• Demonstrated experience with broad‑based compensation programs and equity plan administration.
• Exposure to or experience with public company disclosures, including insider trading reporting and proxy filings, strongly preferred.
• Strong analytical skills with advanced proficiency in Excel; experience with compensation tools and HRIS platforms preferred.
• Ability to partner effectively across functions and communicate complex compensation concepts clearly.
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Finance, Business, or a related field; CCP or progress toward certification is a plus.

Other Details

This is a full‑time, remote‑first position based out of Toronto, Smiths Falls, or Ottawa.

Salary Range: $100,000 - $115,000 CAD

Benefits – extended health and dental coverage, paid vacation, and participation in our employer‑supported retirement savings program

We appreciate your interest, and promise to review all applications, but we will only be contacting those who best fit the requirements.

We welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. If you require accommodation, please notify your. Please note, the chosen applicant will be required to successfully complete background and reference checks.

All applications for this role are reviewed manually; no AI‑based screening or ranking tools are used.

This post is for an existing vacancy.