Specialist, Employee Benefits

Air Canada Vacations; Montreal; Hybrid; CAD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel privileges

Hybrid work model

Health and dental plans

Training and development tools

Job summary

Air Canada Vacations is seeking a Specialist, Benefits to join our Human Resources team in Montreal. You will develop, implement and oversee benefit plans, pension and health insurance programs, ensuring compliance and vendor management across Canada.

The ideal candidate has a degree in HR or related field, at least 5 years in benefits, and bilingual French-English communication. Dayforce experience is a plus; you’ll collaborate with cross-functional teams to support employee experience and

Qualifications

• Bachelor-level degree in HR, labour relations or related field.
• Minimum 5 years in HR/Benefits roles.
• Strong knowledge of provincial and federal benefits regulations.

Responsibilities

• Develop, recommend, improve and implement benefit plans and administer existing programs.
• Serve as SME for benefits, pension, ESPP, and group health insurance.
• Ensure compliance with federal/provincial requirements and manage vendor relationships.

Skills

Bilingual in French & English

Data analysis

Communication & collaboration

HR policy interpretation

Education

Degree in Human Resources or related field

Tools

Dayforce

Job description

Who We Are

At Air Canada Vacations, we’re in the business of making dreams travel. That’s why we offer vacation packages, tours, cruises and more tailored to everyone’s individual needs. We like to say we have a vacation for every traveller because we do!

At Air Canada Vacations, we’re in the business of making dreams travel. That’s why we offer vacation packages, tours, cruises and more tailored to everyone’s individual needs. We like to say we have a vacation for every traveller because we do! If you're someone who's passionate about exploring the world and sharing that enthusiasm with our customers, we'd love to welcome you to our team. For over 50 years, Air Canada Vacations has been making travel easy, so come and join us in helping fellow Canadians create unforgettable memories wherever they go.

JOB TITLE

Specialist, Benefits

POSITION STATUS

Permanent

DEPARTMENT

Human Resources

LOCATION

Montreal

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

WHY WORK WITH US?

• Our team loves to travel, and we have one of the most generous employee travel programs in the industry. You’ll be eligible for travel privileges for yourself and other eligible persons once you’ve completed 6 months of service
• Hybrid work model: Corporate Mandate of 4 days in office (Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday + 4th day of your choice) and 1 day from home
• We value your wellbeing and offer a wide variety of benefit plans, including health and dental, for you and your family
• We offer training and development tools to help unlock your full potential

Please note that these benefits apply to permanent, full-time employees.

OUR COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION

Air Canada Vacations is committed to ensuring a Diverse, Equitable, and Inclusive Workplace, fundamental to its core values. We celebrate the uniqueness of every individual, listen to every voice, and instill a sense of belonging in our people that allows each team member’s authentic self to truly shine.

We encourage individuals of all backgrounds to apply as we strive to create a diverse team that mirrors the diversity of the customers and communities we serve as an equal opportunity employer. Should you require any accommodation, please inform us and we will work with you to meet your accessibility needs. For any accessibility‑related assistance, requests for information in accessible alternative formats or to report any accessibility problems, please share in your application.

Linguistic Requirements

When qualifications are equal, preference will be given to bilingual candidates. The position involves daily interactions with partners, clients, and colleagues located outside of Quebec.