Advisor – Retirement and Benefits

Description

• Coordinate the administration of retirement and benefits programs in Canada with external vendors (e.g., Sun Life, Desjardins, AON, Telus Health), ensuring compliance with contracts, legislation, and service agreements

• Act as the primary point of contact for Payroll, HRIS, HR Business Partners, and external providers to support program delivery and optimization

• Communicate retirement and benefits programs to employees and HR teams, including leading annual renewal cycles and related activities

• Ensure program compliance and maintain accurate, high-quality documentation aligned with regulatory requirements

• Serve as a subject matter expert (SME) to HR teams by advising on the interpretation and application of retirement and benefits programs

• Support the administration of retirement committees in Canada and follow up on action items and governance activities

• Monitor program performance, including auditing reimbursements and identifying discrepancies or improvement opportunities

• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, supporting the transformation of benefits programs toward a more strategic model

• Collaborate closely with internal stakeholders, including Benefits Analysts and HRBPs, to ensure alignment with business priorities and talent strategies

• Support cost-conscious program management while balancing employee experience and organizational objectives
  

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Actuarial Science, Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field

• 5 to 7 years of experience in retirement and/or benefits program management or in a consulting environment

• Experience with defined benefit and defined contribution pension plans

• Knowledge of insurance plans, including flexible and traditional models

• Strong analytical skills with advanced proficiency in Excel for reporting and data analysis

• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

• Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate across various organizational levels

• High level of integrity, discretion, and attention to confidentiality

• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision

• Strong business acumen and influencing skills

• Bilingualism in French and English (required)

• Availability to work in a hybrid model (2–3 days per week on-site in Quebec)
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with Workday or other HRIS systems

• Experience managing vendor relationships within a large, complex organization

• Exposure to benefits program transformation or continuous improvement initiatives

• Experience supporting governance structures such as retirement or pension committees

• Familiarity with cost optimization strategies in benefits programs
  

Benefits

We’ve designed flexible policies to promote well-being and growth, based on role-specific eligibility and requirements:

• Dynamic and collaborative team environment.

• Stimulating work environment.

• Culture where initiative is recognized and valued.

• Opportunity to contribute to a variety of projects within a multidisciplinary team.

• Attractive employee benefits.

• Hybrid work model combining in-office and remote work flexibility.

About CAE

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Equal Opportunity & Accommodations

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