Pension Advisor

Sobeys; Mississauga; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Sobeys is seeking a Pension Advisor for a hybrid role based in Mississauga, Ontario, with in-office presence three days per week. You will support retirement programs across all plan types, analyze program effectiveness, and maintain data accuracy while collaborating with Finance, Payroll, and HR stakeholders.

The role requires an undergraduate degree and 5+ years of relevant experience, strong communication, and Dayforce proficiency.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree with at least 5 years of pension-administration experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Advanced MS Office proficiency including Excel.
• Experience with Dayforce and potential integrations is an asset.
• PPAC or CEBS designation is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support administration and execution of retirement programs across plan types.
• Analyze retirement program effectiveness and provide recommendations.
• Maintain data accuracy with internal and external stakeholders.
• Prepare reports for senior leadership including Pension Committee and HR Committee.
• Ensure regulatory reporting is completed accurately and on time.

Skills

Communication

Excel skills

Dayforce

Regulatory reporting

Stakeholder management

Time management

Project work

Team collaboration

Relationship building

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Education

Undergraduate degree

PPAC/CEBS designation

Tools

Dayforce

Job description

Sobeys is full of exciting opportunities, and we are always looking for bright new talent to join our team! We are currently seeking a Pension Advisor to join us in a hybrid role based in Mississauga, Ontario, with an in-office requirement of three days per week.

Role Accountabilities:

• Support processes related to the administration and execution of retirement programs across all plan types
• Perform analysis and make recommendations regarding the effectiveness of retirement programs from employee and company perspectives
• Build solid relationships with all stakeholders to establish trust and credibility in the delivery of a value added service
• Assume ownership of retirement program experiences, ensuring all company touch points provide a worthwhile experience for plan members
• Deliver program analysis to meet business and board requirements in a timely and professional manner
• Research opportunities and market changes relating to retirement program design, execution and experiences
• Maintain accurate data by working with internal and external stakeholders
• Manage processes in conjunction with external partners to ensure SLA compliance
• Assist in the creation of a continuously adapting customer experience model
• Contribute to the creation of a coaching and development culture
• Responsible for the continued improvement, integration and development of technology and related process improvement opportunities across retirement related programs
• Assist in the advancement of a culture that integrates retirement planning into regular HR discussions
• Prepare and deliver reports for senior leadership including but not limited to the Pension Committee, the Pension Investment Committee, and the Human Resources Committee

Cross-Functional Accountabilities:

• Work with cross functional groups in addressing project needs and deliverables
• Work with Finance and Payroll teams to provide support for quarter end and year end processes
• Work with leadership to communicate with federal and provincial pension regulatory authorities and other government bodies (Canada and U.S) and ensuring that all required regulatory reporting is completed accurately and within prescribed deadlines
• Represent the Company by participating in activities of external pension industry organizations legal counsel, payroll providers and auditors

What you have to offer:

• An Undergraduate Degree with a minimum of 5 years relevant experience
• Strong communication skills (both oral and written)
• Proficient use of Microsoft Office Suite; Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
• Proficient in the use of Dayforce, including report creation, analysis, and maintenance. Experience with Dayforce integrations would be an asset
• PPAC, CEBS, or other industry specific designation
• Ability to manage tasks to completion within deadlines
• Ability to analyze issues for appropriate resolution
• Ability to relate well to others in an environment of team collaboration
• Ability to create and manage relationships, both internal and external
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and be self-motivated
• Ability to participate in project-based work
• Ability to challenge status quo thinking while working in heavily regulated program

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