Specialist, Employee Benefits

Vacances Air Canada / Air Canada Vacations; Montreal; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Vacances Air Canada / Air Canada Vacations in Montreal is seeking a Human Resources and Benefits Specialist. This permanent role focuses on day-to-day HR and benefits administration, policy development, and compliance to support our Canadian operations.

You will lead benefits programs, pension, and leaves across Canada, collaborate with the HR team, and drive process improvements while upholding our culture and values.

Qualifications

• Degree in HR or related field with at least 5 years HR/Benefits experience.
• Knowledge of Canadian federal and provincial legislation.
• Experience administering employee benefits.
• Bilingual in French and English.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement employee benefit plans and policies.
• Act as SME for benefits, pension, ESOP, and group health.
• Ensure compliance with federal and provincial benefits rules.
• Manage leaves across Canada.
• Improve HR processes and benchmark industry practices.
• Analyze trends and deliver value-added services to managers.

Skills

HR policies

Data analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Bilingual FR/EN

Education

HR degree or related field with 5+ years experience

Tools

Dayforce

Job description

Don't miss this opportunity! Submit your application by November 9, 2026 to be considered for this exciting opportunity.

JOB TITLE : Specialist, EmployeeBenefits

POSITION STATUS : Permanent

DEPARTMENT : Human Resources

LOCATION : Montreal

We're looking to hire an enthusiastic Human Resources and Benefits Specialist with well-rounded HR experience, an ability to manage his or her learning of multiple processes and policies and is comfortable with autonomy and taking direction. You will be hands-on and involved in the more 'day to day' requirements.

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING

• Developing, recommending, improving and implementing plans and employee benefit policies, and oversee the administration of existing plans
• Operate as a subject matter expert in the areas of benefits, pension, employee share purchase plan, and group health insurance
• Monitor and respond to federal and provincial benefits related to compliance requirements, monitor vendor performance, and calculate payments due to benefit vendors.
• Act as resource person to answer general inquiries from employees, across multiple locations in Canada
• Administer group insurance regulations, interpret clauses in the group insurance policy
• Experience with administering WSIB and CNESST claims
• Expertise in defined contributions and defined benefits pension plans
• Manage all leaves (parental, short term and long-term leaves) for employees across Canada
• Lead the accommodation process, ensuring thorough documentation, timely follow-up, and effective feedback.
• Seek to improve our business processes, practices and policies (Benchmark our policies and practices against industry and make recommended changes for improvement) to implement best practices for our continued expansion and growth.
• Participate in the Health and Safety committee, first Aid training
• Partner with the HR team to benchmark and continuously improve HR strategies, processes, programs, policies and tools
• Analyze trends and metrics, anticipate people-related needs and deliver value-added service to managers and employees
• Deliver solutions that drive company and individual performance to achieve the company's initiatives in a way that is reflective of our unique culture, and values
• Work on critical projects that impact employee experience, engagement and retention

WHAT YOU BRING TO THE TEAM

• Degree in Human Resources, labour relations or relevant field, combined with a minimum of 5 years of experience, in HR and/or Benefits
• Knowledge of Canadian provincial and federal legislation
• Knowledge of Dayforce is a definite plus
• Experience in managing employee benefits
• Ability to analyze data, understand trends and develop recommendations for action
• Ability to influence, coach and consult with all levels of the organization in a positive and effective manner
• Demonstrated knowledge of business practices and the link between HR strategy and business strategy
• Bilingual in French and English