Pension Analyst

TELUS Health; Halifax; Hybrid; CAD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work options

Comprehensive benefits

Hybrid work arrangement

Job summary

You will work with pension data and participate in year-end statements while enjoying flexible work options and a supportive learning environment. The role is suited for graduates with math/actuarial coursework seeking hands-on experience.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical and mathematical abilities.
• Excellent client service focus with professional acumen.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Respond to plan inquiries and perform pension-related calculations.
• Assist in processing termination, retirement, and death benefits for simple plans.
• Support consultants and coordinate information between clients and trustees.
• Contribute to year-end pension statements and actuarial valuations.

Skills

Analytical skills

Mathematical skills

Client service focus

Communication skills

Education

Post-secondary education in Mathematics/Statistics/Actuarial Science or related Pension Administration courses

Job description

TELUS Health is empowering every person to live their healthiest life. Guided by our vision, we are leveraging the power of our leading edge technology and focusing on the uniqueness of each individual to create the future of health. As a global-leading health and well-being provider – encompassing physical, mental and financial health – TELUS Health is improving health outcomes for consumers, patients, healthcare professionals, employers and employees.

Join our team and what we’ll accomplish together

At TELUS Health, we bring clarity to plan options and simplify communications between members, administrators, and fund managers. Our Ariel administration system is a robust recordkeeping platform that supports membership database updates, and provides electronic data interfaces, calculations, and transactions. Are you ready to kickstart your career and make a real impact?

Why TELUS Health?

With us, you’ll experience:

• A vibrant and dynamic team environment where collaboration is key
• Engaging projects and mandates that foster growth and development
• Career opportunities geared toward your professional advancement
• The flexibility to work in the office, remotely, or a hybrid of both
• A flexible schedule and a comprehensive benefits program

What You’ll Do

• Respond to plan inquiries and requests from clients promptly and professionally
• Assist in calculating and processing timely payment of termination, retirement, and death benefits for simple plans
• Support the consulting team in fostering strong relationships with clients
• Help coordinate information flow between clients and trustees
• Assist in reconciling plan assets and plan memberships
• Support the preparation of year-end annual pension statements
• Assist in preparing membership and asset data for actuarial valuations
• Apply and interpret basic pension benefit calculations in accordance with plan provisions and legislative requirements
• Work with pension databases to ensure data accuracy
• Attend internal training sessions to stay updated on industry trends and topics
• Participate in client meetings and presentations to add value
• Assist with special projects as required to support team goals

What You Bring

• A keen interest in pension administration and a desire to learn
• Post-secondary education (preferably in Mathematics, Statistics, Actuarial Science) or relevant courses related to Pension Administration
• Basic knowledge of Defined Benefit pension plans and provincial pension and tax legislation (an asset, but not required)
• Strong analytical and mathematical skills
• A strong client service focus with exceptional professional acumen
• The ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously with ease
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Are you ready to join a team where your enthusiasm and dedication make a difference? We’re excited to meet you and see how you can grow with us!

A Bit About Us

We’re a people-focused, customer-first, purpose-driven team who works together every day to innovate and do good. We improve lives through our technology solutions and foster a culture of innovation that empowers team members to solve complex problems and create remarkable human outcomes in a digital world.

TELUS is proud to foster an inclusive culture that embraces diversity. We are committed to fair employment practices and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. We offer accommodation for applicants with disabilities, as required, during the recruitment process.

Disclaimer: In accordance with the TELUS Health Solutions Data Center Security Policy, as a condition of employment, all team members whose job functions require they work at a Data Center and/or have access to detailed knowledge of technology related to client service delivery, are subject to a Personnel Security Screening conducted through the Government of Canada.

Note for Quebec candidates: if knowledge of English is required for this position, it is because the team member will be asked, on a regular basis, to interact in English with external or internal parties or to use English applications or software as part of their tasks.

By applying to this role, you understand and agree that your information will be shared with the TELUS Group of Companies’ Talent Acquisition team(s) and/or any leader(s) who will be part of the selection process.