Pension Consultant - Edmonton, Canada - ATB Financial

ATB Financial

Verified Company

Edmonton, Canada

3 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Our bottom line is different.
There's something special about working at ATB, and it's been recognized on every top employer list that matters.

Maybe it's our exceptional culture where your total wellness is supported through market-leading benefits and you're free to bring your whole self to work.

Maybe it's our commitment to a growth mindset and our unrelenting thirst for making it possible for fellow Albertans—even the ones who aren't our clients.

Whatever it is, you won't find a more genuine, driven and knowledgeable group of humans anywhere. We foster a culture of purpose, performance and possibilities. We engage with intense curiosity, and bring our whole selves to work, every day. We know it starts with people like youDebbie Couch, so take a chance and start with us.

Job Number:
REQ6428

Location:
Edmonton preferred

Paygrade:
K - OTH

Positions available: 1

System Job Title:
HR Specialist 6

Leader Name:
Debbie Couch

As ATB's next Pension Consultant, **you will oversee and provide accurate, professional, governance and administration of ATB's management pension plans (Defined Benefit, Defined Contribution and Supplemental Retirement Plans) and the Public Service Pension Plan. This position focuses on ensuring the pension programs are designed and delivered in compliance with regulatory requirements and are integrated across program areas while aligning with overall business strategies and priorities.

Ensures accuracy of pension plan contributions and disbursements including payroll deductions, and remittances are made to appropriate trust accounts
Communicates with plan actuary, pension trustee and Alberta Pension Services in regards to pension administration, ensuring terminations, retirement and Combined Pensionable Service benefits are calculated in accordance with plan documentation and regulations
Develops agenda and supporting materials, coordinate meetings, followup and implement action items that arise from the quarterly pension committee meetings. Assists with board material preparation related to pension plans.
Projects financial funds to ensure no shortfalls
Leads yearend processes with record keeper (Sun Life), plan actuary and Alberta Pension Services to ensure accuracy of pensionable earnings, service, pension contributions and pension adjustments. Signs off on pension plan data for plan actuary. Works with external auditors on pension plan audits
Authorizes topup payments
Prepares Annual Information Return (AIR) for the plan
Ensures delivery of annual pension statements
Leads pension plan communication processes
Responds to queries from pension plan members

Requirements:

Business degree with specialization in human resources management or human resources certificate/diploma
Strong background in pensions, including at least 6 years of experience, with a significant emphasis on benefit and pension plan design and policy
Clearly express ideas both verbally and in writing. The ability to build strong working relationships within the team and ATB
Strong understanding of the Google Suite and how these tools can help to create efficient processes
Strong ability set priorities, manage multiple tasks, followup and allocate time

At ATB, we know that as you develop in your career, you gain many transferable skills. If you believe your experience and qualities are what we are looking for, please consider applying.

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