Senior Compensation Consultant

Canada Life; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 76,000 - 126,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career Development

Health & Wellness

Time Off

Financial Security

Rewards & Recognition

Community

Job summary

Canada Life is seeking a seasoned in-house compensation expert to lead advisory services for client portfolios in Canada. You will guide complex pay decisions, partner with HR and senior leaders, and deliver data-driven recommendations balancing market competitiveness, internal equity, and governance.

You will engage in salary surveys, job architecture discussions, and provide analyses and dashboards to support decision-making during the annual compensation cycle, contributing to a positive

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in a related discipline.
• 7+ years of progressive compensation experience with advising senior leaders.
• CCP or CHRL designation or progress toward either is preferred.
• Strong strategic compensation advisory capabilities to HRBPs and leaders.
• Knowledge of compensation principles, market benchmarking, governance & job evaluation.
• Ability to interpret data and translate insights into practical recommendations.
• High integrity, discretion, and judgment with confidential information.
• Excellent consultation and stakeholder management skills.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills for large datasets.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day non-executive compensation advisory services for assigned portfolios and partners with HR, Talent Acquisition, and senior leaders.
• Understand client businesses and priorities to deliver credible compensation advice and reviews.
• Participate in salary surveys and analyze market data to identify best practices.
• Collaborate on job architecture topics including job evaluation and levels.
• Prepare and present compensation analyses, reports, dashboards, and insights for decisions.
• Support annual compensation cycles and coordinate with Centres of Excellence for program administration.
• Drive process improvements, automation, and innovative solutions in compensation programs.

Skills

Compensation expertise

Strategic advisory

Job evaluation

Market benchmarking

Communication/relationships

Excel skills

Integrity & discretion

French/English bilingual (Quebec)

Education

Undergraduate degree in a related discipline

Job description

Permanent Full Time

As the in-house compensation expert for your assigned client portfolios within the Canada segment, you will leverage market insights and compensation expertise to provide strategic guidance on complex pay decisions. As a trusted advisor, you will build strong partnerships with HR and business leaders, helping to shape compensation solutions that attract, retain, and reward talent. By developing a deep understanding of the business and its strategic priorities, you will deliver practical, data-driven recommendations that support organizational success while balancing market competitiveness, internal equity, and sound governance.

What You Will Do

• Lead day-to-day non-executive compensation advisory services for assigned portfolios, serving as a trusted advisor to HR Business Partners, Talent Acquisition teams, and senior leaders on complex pay decisions, compensation governance matters, and market competitiveness strategies that support talent attraction, retention, and engagement.


• Build a deep understanding of client businesses and strategic priorities to deliver credible and relevant compensation advice, reviews, and projects aligned with organizational needs.


• Participate in salary surveys; analyze and interpret market data; and use external networks to identify best practices and monitor emerging industry trends.


• Partner with HR Business Partners and business leaders on job architecture topics, including job evaluation, ensuring job architecture standards are maintained, and roles are appropriately levelled and aligned with compensation philosophy, market practices, and governance requirements.


• Prepare and present compensation analyses, reports, dashboards, and insights that support decision-making for HR partners, business leaders, and senior stakeholders.


• Support client groups through the annual compensation cycle and collaborate with other Centres of Excellence to ensure effective program administration and a positive employee experience.


• Drive continuous improvement through process optimization, automation, and innovative solutions that enhance the effectiveness and efficiency of compensation programs.

What You Will Bring

• Undergraduate degree in a related discipline.


• 7+ years of progressive compensation experience, including advising senior leaders on complex compensation matters, market competitiveness, pay governance, and job evaluation.


• Completion of the Certified Compensation Professional (CCP) or Certified Human Resources Leader (CHRL) designation, or meaningful progress toward either, is strongly preferred.


• Demonstrated experience providing strategic compensation advice and recommendations to HR Business Partners, business leaders, and senior stakeholders.


• Strong knowledge of compensation principles, market benchmarking, pay governance, job evaluation methodologies, compensation analysis, and risk management practices.


• Proven ability to conduct job evaluations, interpret market data, and translate complex compensation insights into practical business recommendations.


• High degree of integrity, discretion, and sound judgment when handling confidential information and sensitive matters.


• Strong consultation, communication, and relationship-building skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders and navigate complex discussions.


• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and confidence working with large and complex datasets.


• Experience supporting job architecture frameworks and organizational design initiatives is considered an asset.


• As this position is posted in several locations, we specify that bilingualism (fluent in French, English, both oral and written) is required for Quebec only as the position will regularly serve our clients with French and English-speaking needs.

The base salary for this position is between $75,600 - $125,600 annually. This represents base salary only and does not represent other variable compensation components of our total compensation ( i.e. annual bonus, commission etc). If you are selected to move forward in our recruitment process, your recruiter will be able to discuss additional details of our total rewards program with you.

Career opportunities will be open a minimum of 5 business days from the date of posting, closing dates will vary depending on the search activity. All applications received will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

Grow with Canada Life

We’re united by a shared purpose: to improve the financial, physical and mental well‑being of Canadians. Our company is trusted by 1 in 3 Canadians and contributes to the strength of communities across the country.

We’re looking for people who live our values everyday: we step up, we do the right thing, and we deliver – for our customers, communities and each other. Are you someone who always strives to do the right thing, who steps up for themselves and others, and who delivers with impact? Then we want to hear from you!

What we offer

• Career Development: Opportunities for career advancement, access to industry-leading learning programs and up to$2,000 annually towards education reimbursement.


• Health & Wellness:Flexible health and dental benefits, plus a $5,000 mental health benefit to support your well‑being.


• Time Off:In addition to regular vacation and personal days, we support community involvement with a volunteer day.


• Financial Security:Company-matching pension plan,share ownership program and additionalinvestment options.


• Rewards and Recognition: Employee recognition programs, service milestone celebrations, employee discounts and more!


• Emphasis on Community: We provide a workplace where employees feel connected and supported through Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), mentorship programs, social clubs and events.

Learn more about Canada Life.

We’re committed to removing barriers and ensuring equal access to employment. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation during the application process may contact [e-mail]. All information provided will be handled in accordance with applicable laws and Canada Life policies.

Canada Life would like to thank all applicants, however only those who qualify for an interview will be contacted.