Senior Advisor, Compensation

Greater Toronto Airports Authority; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Hybrid work environment

RRSP/TFSA options

Non-Registered Savings Plans

Job summary

Greater Toronto Airports Authority (GTAA) is seeking a Senior Advisor, Compensation to guide pay programs, job evaluation, and governance. You will partner with HR and business leaders to align compensation with strategy, equity, and market benchmarks.

Reporting to the Manager, Compensation, you will analyze data, support annual cycles, maintain job architecture, and drive continuous improvement. This role requires 5+ years in compensation, strong Excel skills, and ability to obtain

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive experience in compensation, total rewards, or HR.

Responsibilities

• Lead the evaluation of new and revised positions using established methodologies.
• Administer and maintain job description and evaluation systems.
• Provide compensation advice to HR partners and leaders on salary decisions and policies.
• Support annual compensation cycles and pay governance initiatives.
• Conduct market pricing and compensation research to support decisions.
• Analyze compensation data and labour market trends to inform planning.
• Maintain and enhance job architecture, salary structures, and governance frameworks.
• Support Pay Equity initiatives and regulatory alignment.
• Collaborate with HR Technology and Payroll to improve processes and reporting.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Quantitative analysis

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Presentation skills

HR knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/Business/Commerce/Economics/Mathematics

CHRP/CCP certification (in progress)

Tools

JDXpert

Mercer IPE

Excel

HRIS platforms

Job description

Toronto Pearson is transforming. Now’s the time for your career to fly.The Greater Toronto Airports Authority (GTAA) is a unique and dynamic place to work, with a bold plan to make Toronto Pearson, Canada’s leading global hub airport, a global leader in airport performance, customer care and sustainability. Together with our partners, approximately 2,100 GTAA employees are working to create a next-generation airport by innovating in all we do and striving for the most uplifting, safe and efficient experience for our passengers – all while championing the prosperity of our people, the community we call home, and our aviation partners. Join us on our journey together, as we put the joy back into travel and make Toronto Pearson the chosen place to fly and work.

What\'s in it for you?

• An opportunity to grow, develop, and thrive within a dynamic, and fast-growing company alongside thoughtful and passionate individuals dedicated to their work and community.
• Comprehensive benefits, including a flexible retirement program with employer matching, along with voluntary savings options (RRSP, TFSA, and Non-Registered Savings Plans).
• A flexible hybrid work environment, continuous internal and external learning opportunities, and a meaningful reward and recognition program.

What can you expect from this position?Reporting to the Manager, Compensation, the Senior Advisor, Compensation serves as a trusted advisor to HR and business leaders, providing expert guidance on compensation programs, job evaluation, job architecture, and pay governance. You will play a key role in administering and continuously improving compensation programs that support organizational objectives while ensuring internal equity, market competitiveness, and legislative compliance. Leveraging data-driven insights, market research, and advanced compensation analysis, you will inform strategic compensation decisions, support annual compensation cycles, and help maintain a strong compensation framework that enables workforce planning, organizational design, and employee attraction and retention.

As a Senior Advisor, Compensation, you will:

• Lead the evaluation of new and revised positions using established job evaluation methodologies while ensuring consistency and integrity across the organization\'s job architecture.
• Lead the administration and maintenance of job description and job evaluation systems and tools, ensuring data integrity, process efficiency, and alignment with compensation framework requirements.
• Provide expert compensation advice and recommendations to HR partners, Talent Acquisition teams, and business leaders on salary decisions, job evaluations, organizational changes, and compensation policies.
• Support the development, implementation, and administration of compensation programs, including annual compensation reviews, incentive programs, salary structures, and pay governance initiatives.
• Conduct market pricing, benchmarking, and compensation research to support competitive, equitable, and data-informed compensation decisions.
• Analyze compensation data, labour market trends, and economic indicators to provide insights and recommendations that support workforce and business planning.
• Maintain and enhance job architecture, salary structures, compensation tools, policies, and governance frameworks that support organizational growth and consistency.
• Support Pay Equity initiatives and ensure compensation practices align with applicable legislation, regulations, and organizational policies.
• Partner with HR Technology, Payroll, and other stakeholders to improve compensation processes, reporting capabilities, data integrity, and system functionality.
• Prepare compensation analyses, reports, modelling, and presentations to support leadership decision-making and compensation strategy discussions.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives by identifying best practices and enhancing compensation programs, processes, and tools.

This is the role for you, if you have:

• 5+ years of progressive experience in compensation, total rewards, human resources, or a related discipline, preferably within a complex organization.
• Experience applying job evaluation methodologies, including Mercer IPE, and job description systems, such as JDXpert or comparable frameworks.
• Demonstrated experience supporting compensation programs, salary administration, market benchmarking, job evaluation, and compensation analysis.
• Experience working with HRIS platforms, reporting tools, and advanced Excel functions to support compensation analysis and reporting.
• Strong knowledge of compensation principles, pay governance, market pricing methodologies, and compensation best practices in unionized and non-unionized environments.
• Proven ability to build strong working relationships and provide trusted advice to leaders, HR partners, and cross-functional stakeholders.
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills, with the ability to interpret complex data and translate findings into actionable recommendations.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to explain complex compensation concepts to diverse audiences.
• Post-secondary education in Human Resources, Business, Commerce, Economics, Mathematics, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• A CCP, CHRP, or progress toward a professional designation is considered an asset.
• Demonstrated experience working in a customer-centric environment.
• Ability to obtain and retain Transportation Security Clearance at the designated level for the position.

The GTAA is committed to Employment Equity and maintaining a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.

This position is exempt from Ontario\'s 2026 pay transparency requirements under Regulation 476/24.