Total Rewards Specialist

Ornge; Mississauga; Hybrid; CAD 83,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Ornge is seeking a Total Rewards Specialist to enhance its HR team. This role involves managing compensation, benefits, and total rewards initiatives to attract and retain talent. The successful candidate will ensure adherence to market trends and collaborate with various stakeholders, making a significant impact in the organization's efforts to uplift communities across Ontario.

Benefits

Comprehensive Health, Dental and Vision Benefit Plan

24/7 Employee and Family Assistance Program

Tuition reimbursement

Accrued vacation time starting at three weeks per year

Premium Defined Benefits Pension Plan Automatic Enrollment

Employee Promotional Programs

Qualifications

• Minimum 5-6 years in compensation and benefits administration.
• Experience in job design and evaluation.
• Knowledge of TR practices and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Acts as subject matter expert for total rewards programs.
• Leads annual compensation reviews and merit increases.
• Develops reports and analyzes data for effectiveness.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Communication

Problem-Solving

Data Analysis

Education

Degree in Human Resources or related field

Job description

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Description

TOTAL REWARDS SPECIALIST

Reference # 2025-84

Strong. Proud. Uplifting.

At Ornge, we believe that ordinary people can do extraordinary things.

Each day, we connect communities with critical care across Ontario, Canada. In the air and by land, our teams deliver equity in emergency response, uplifting the lives of those in our care.

We are excited to onboard individuals who bring energy, enthusiasm, and professionalism to our growing group of difference-makers and life-changers.

Discover Ontario, Canada, and an exciting career with Ornge.

Position Title

Total Rewards Specialist

Department/Section

Corporate Services

Employment Status

Permanent Full Time

Targeted Salary Range

$83,767.56-$99,474.48

Work Mode

Hybrid (2 Days Per Week)

Existing Vacancy

Yes

Location

5310 Explorer Drive, Mississauga

Hours of Work

37.5 hours/week

Posting Open Date

Friday June 6, 2025

Posting Close Date

Tuesday June 17th, 2025

The targeted salary range is supplemented by a competitive total rewards package. The salary offered to the successful candidate will consider a wide array of factors such as the individual’s skillset, level of experience applicable to the role and internal equity considerations.

Uplifting Your Career at Ornge

We are searching for a Total Rewards Specialist to become part of our fantastic (humble brag) HR team! This is a brand-new role, so if you’re eager to take on a significant position in shaping and delivering Ornge’s compensation, benefits, retirement, wellness, and recognition programs – your chance to make an impact has come.

You’re an analytical whiz, enthusiastic about everything related to compensation… you possess the research skills, design capabilities, and a desire to propose innovative total rewards solutions, backed by years of experience. Your contributions will align with Ornge’s strategic goals and will directly aid our mission to attract, retain, and motivate top talent while ensuring adherence to market trends and regulatory requirements. Feeling excited? This is just the start.

Key Accountabilities:

• Acts as a subject matter expert in program management and administration of all total rewards – monetary and non-monetary components – including compensation (benchmarking, job comparison analysis, pay structure design, annual merit increase program / financial modelling, incentive programs, job evaluation, policies, federal and provincial pay equity, etc.), benefits, retirement, and recognition for the organization.
• Accountable for providing advice and expertise to both HR partners, Employees and Business Leaders to ensure consistency in the application of policies.
• Supports job design and job description development.
• Leads the annual compensation review and merit increase cycles including, cost-modeling, budget process support, establishment of applicable salary increase guidelines, individual adjustments, validation, communication and reporting.
• Partners with the employee and labour relations and organizational design teams to ensure seamless delivery of all Total Rewards programs/initiatives.
• Acts as the primary liaison with plan providers and vendors and provides support to plan members on all complex matters.
• Leads benefit rate changes in coordination with the payroll team.
• Administers the Tuition Assistance program for union and non-union employees.
• Provides external market analysis and recommendations to support decisions related to total reward programs and policies.
• Manages compensation, benefits, and salary planning surveys.
• Monitors and ensures compliance in the areas of pension and benefits through regular audits and completing all required compliance activities throughout the year.
• Proactively supports the HR Technology team with the ongoing operations and development of human capital management (HCM) systems by defining business requirements and objectives. Participates in design and testing.
• Leverages data insights to forecast and analyze compensation outcomes and provide strategic insights and recommendations.
• Conducts federal and provincial pay equity assessments and analysis to support annual pay equity maintenance compliance requirements.
• Develops and maintains reports and analyzes data to monitor the effectiveness of programs using key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Prepares TR communications materials and tools to maximize employee appreciation and delivers training/orientation with the support of ELR team to increase understanding.
• Oversees the maintenance of the employee booklet, engaging Benefits Consultant / Advisor partner to review and validate content.
• Maintains TR policies/procedures, creates frameworks, etc.
  
  

Qualifications:

• Degree/diploma in Human Resources, Data Analytics, or related field preferred.
• A minimum of 5-6 years of experience in administering compensation and benefit programs in a specialist capacity.
• Extensive experience in job design/analysis, job evaluation, retirement services consultation, developing and implementing TR policies and procedures.
• Experience working in a unionized environment is preferred.
• Experience with administering HOODIP plan preferred.
• Compensation Professional (CCP), Certified Human Resources Professional (CHRP) or Certified Employee Benefits Specialist (CEBS) would be considered an asset.
• Highly developed analytical skills, skilled at collecting, analyzing and presenting data.
• Excellent customer service and communication (written, verbal, and listening) skills.
• Discretion, tact, high levels of diplomacy and confidentiality are essential for success.
• Knowledgeable of provincial and federal employment and compensation/benefits legislation and regulations.
• Knowledge of TR practices, trends, and preparation of reports.
• Excellent problem-solving and critical thinking skills; ability to proactively identify and implement effective scalable and repeatable solutions.
• Working knowledge of HR metrics used in decision-making; ability to build business cases to support initiatives and possesses advanced MS Excel skills.
  
  

Total Rewards:

• Comprehensive Health, Dental and Vision Benefit Plan.
• 24/7 Employee and Family Assistance Program.
• Premium Defined Benefits Pension Plan Automatic Enrollment.
• Three Paid Personal Days (Pro-Rated for Year 1).
• Accrued vacation time starting at three weeks per year.
• PERKS! Employee Promotional Programs relating to personal phone plans, furniture, home/car insurance, travel, fitness, attractions and more!
• Tuition reimbursement and opportunities for learning and development.
  
  

At Ornge, we are:

• Community connectors.
• Equity in healthcare.
• Strong in our convictions.
• Proud of the services we provide.
• Uplifting in our mission, values, and services.
  
  

You can expect us to be:

• Competitive in pay, benefits, vacation time and more.
• Promoters of diversity.
• Champions of inclusivity and accessibility.
• Committed to your career advancement.
• A tight-knit, supportive culture.
  
  

A bit about you:

• You are driven by our collective desire to make a difference.
• Excited by problem solving and excels at in-the-moment decision making.
• Teamwork has always been where you thrive.
• You are ready to put your skills into action in a fast-paced environment.
  
  

What’s next:

• If you are ready to uplift lives, apply directly online.
• All resumes are reviewed by our team and only those under consideration will be contacted.
• Ornge is committed to providing accessible accommodations in compliance with Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Should you require accommodation through any stage of the recruitment process, please email us at [email protected].
• Ornge encourages applications from candidates identifying as a member of a traditionally underrepresented group including First Nations, Métis, Inuit, and urban Indigenous peoples; Francophone persons; Black and racialized persons; members of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities; and persons with disabilities.
• Ornge communicates with candidates for job openings by email and does not incorporate AI technology in its recruitment process. Applicants are responsible to check their email for updates and ensure they can receive messages from unfamiliar senders. We send time-sensitive information via email; it is important for applicants to check their email frequently. If we do not receive a response from applicants, we will assume that they are no longer interested in the position, resulting in the removal of their application from the competition.
  
  

Are you ready to pursue a career that has a profound impact on communities across Ontario, Canada? Join us.

Ornge. Lives uplifted.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Other

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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