Senior Advisor, Total Rewards

Canadian Air Transport Security Authority; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An aviation security organization in Ottawa seeks a Senior Advisor for Total Rewards. The role involves managing pensions and benefits, delivering educational sessions, and developing policies to enhance employee recognition. Ideal candidates will have over seven years' experience in total rewards and relevant certifications. Join a mission-driven team where innovation and inclusion are valued. Apply by October 6, 2025.

Qualifications

• A minimum of seven years of experience in total rewards including pension and benefits.
• Experience completing compensation surveys and quantitative data analysis.
• In-depth knowledge of employment legislation.

Responsibilities

• Provide expertise in pensions, benefits, pay equity, and HR systems governance.
• Administer and communicate policies related to total rewards.
• Develop and implement policies for compensation and recognition rewards.

Skills

Multi-tasking and prioritization

Communication skills

Analytical problem-solving

Teamwork orientation

Education

Graduation from a recognized college or university in HR or related field

Designation as CHRP or CHRL

Tools

MS Excel

HRIS

Business Intelligence tools

Job description

Overview

The Canadian Air Transport Security Authority (CATSA) has 1 (one) exciting indeterminate opportunity within the People, Culture and Experience branch at CATSA HQ. This position represents an opportunity for career-driven individuals seeking a position within an organization that inspires growth and promotes excellence to make a difference and contribute to CATSA’s unique culture as it strives to excel in air transport security.

Why is CATSA a great fit for you?
CATSA is a world leader in aviation security, mandated to protect the public by delivering security screening operations at 89 designated airports across Canada. As a Crown corporation, CATSA is accountable to Parliament through the Minister of Transport.

We champion innovation and creativity and offer a welcoming and inclusive workplace where employees can be their true selves and take pride in being part of a mission that matters.

If you are a motivated professional seeking a position within a multifunctional and collaborative environment and you are looking for the next great adventure, CATSA is the place for you!

Summary of responsibilities

The Senior Advisor, Total Rewards is responsible for providing expertise to management and employees in the areas of pension, benefits, pay equity, recognition rewards and Human Resources systems governance. The incumbent is also responsible for administering, communicating the development, implementation, and monitoring of current policies, processes, delivery of annual reports, educational sessions for programs related to pay equity, pension, benefits, and recognition rewards. The Senior Advisor, Total Rewards performs all other duties and responsibilities related to the position as required.

What you need to succeed

To qualify for the position, you must have:

• Graduation from a recognized college or university with a specialization in human resources, business administration, law, or some other specialty relevant to the duties of the position.
• Designation as a Certified Human Resources Professional (CHRP), Certified Human Resources Leader (CHRL), Certified Employee Benefits Specialist or Certified Compensation Professional.
• A minimum of seven (7) years of progressive experience in total rewards including pension, benefits, pay equity and recognition rewards.
• Prior experience completing/utilizing compensation surveys, quantitative data analysis, and modeling for plan/program design and implementation.
• In-depth knowledge of employment legislation to manage and monitor total rewards programs, including experience developing, interpreting, and applying corporate policies and legislation.
• Knowledge of and experience with compensation principles and concepts, compensation analysis and consulting including compensation plan structure design and implementation.
• Advance ability in MS Excel and general level in other MS suite applications.
• Knowledge of various HRIS, Business Intelligence (BI) tools and Dayforce.

This position is best suited to individuals with the following skills and abilities:

• Ability to multi-task and prioritize; ability to identify issues for escalation.
• Ability to ensure quality assurance on work outputs.
• Ability to engage others and to articulate change.
• Ability to analyze problematic situations and articulate innovative solutions.
• Ability to work well in a fast-paced environment.
• Effective communication skills, both oral and written; ability to tailor communications to suit the audience.
• Strong teamwork orientation.
• Tact, diplomacy, and discretion.

Valuable skills include:

• Knowledge of CATSA's mandate and priorities, as well as an awareness of relevant legislation impacting CATSA.
• Experience providing pension and benefit administration in a public or para-public environment.
• Willingness to learn about DB and DC plans.
• Strong financial and business acumen coupled with strong analytical, process and detailed oriented.
• Knowledge of project management tools and methodologies.

Specific work requirements:

• Ability to work overtime as required;
• Language Profile: BBBB;
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance; and
• Be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident.

How to apply

If you feel you are the ideal candidate for this position, please click on the following link to submit your application before October 6, 2025 by 11:59pm EST.

Additional information

• Please note that candidates that meet all the position requirements, including the language profile, will be given first consideration however, we invite all interested candidates to submit their applications;
• While we appreciate all the candidates’ interest, only those being considered in the process will be contacted;
• CATSA will use this opportunity to establish a candidate pool that may be used to staff permanent or fixed-term positions with similar responsibilities and qualifications;

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