Senior Benefits & Pension Leader | Flexible Canada Roles

Toromont Cat; Vaughan; On-site; CAD 135,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

Toromont Industries seeks a Manager - Benefits & Pension to lead Group Insurance, Retirement & Savings, and Leave Management across Canada and the United States. You will partner with stakeholders, oversee a team of specialists, and ensure compliant, cost-effective programs aligned with Toromont's talent objectives.

You will drive annual renewals, vendor management, and program enhancements while maintaining strong governance and reporting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or equivalent.
• 10+ years of experience with 4–6 years leading a team.
• Strong leadership and project management skills.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Advanced understanding of group insurance, retirement/savings programs, and wellness initiatives.
• Proven ability to govern, budget, and drive cost-effective programs.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the overall strategy for Group Insurance, Retirement & Savings, and Leave Management across Canada and the United States.
• Lead annual planning, benchmarking, and market analyses to keep programs competitive and sustainable.
• Establish governance, policies and standards for compliant program administration.
• Oversee design, administration, and financials of health, dental, life, disability, and other insurance programs.
• Lead vendor negotiations, renewal activities, and cost projections.
• Manage relationships with brokers, insurers, and third-party administrators to ensure service excellence.
• Monitor utilization trends and industry benchmarks to optimize programs and costs.
• Provide leadership for retirement and savings programs including defined contribution plans and employee ownership programs.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and fiduciary responsibilities across jurisdictions.
• Oversee budgeting, accruals, reporting, and financial controls for benefits and pensions.
• Drive cross-functional projects on program harmonization, system changes, and process improvements.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Analytics

Benefits administration

Communication

Stakeholder management

French language

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or Business Administration

Job description

Toromont Industries seeks a Manager - Benefits & Pension to lead Group Insurance, Retirement & Savings, and Leave Management across Canada and the United States. You will partner with stakeholders, oversee a team of specialists, and ensure compliant, cost-effective programs aligned with Toromont's talent objectives.

You will drive annual renewals, vendor management, and program enhancements while maintaining strong governance and reporting.