Consultant, Pension Administration - Halifax, Canada - LifeWorks Inc.

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    Full time
    Description
    TELUS Health and LifeWorks have recently come together to leverage the power of technology and our caring cultures to further progress our shared goal of building a healthier and friendlier future for all. As a global-leading health and well-being provider - encompassing physical, mental and financial health - TELUS Health is improving health outcomes for consumers, patients, healthcare professionals, employers and employees.

    Join our team and what we'll accomplish together

    TELUS Health Retirement Consulting practice brings over 60 years of experience and innovative thought leadership to pension & savings, actuarial, compensation and overall financial well-being consulting and outsourcing. Our purpose is to improve financial outcomes for individuals while managing costs and risks for organizations by leveraging technology and data. We are also one of the largest pension plan administrators in Canada, serving over five million plan participants. We are a diverse organization with unparalleled capabilities for our clients and their people.

    Join our fantastic team of Defined Benefits (DB) Administration specialists in Retirement Consulting. We are proud to have experts located across the country who are passionate about assisting our clients in improving the financial well-being of their plan members. Our primary focus is administering DB pension plans and we offer a wide range of service models to ensure that we meet the unique needs of each client. If you are looking for a rewarding opportunity to make a positive impact on plan members' financial well-being, this is the perfect role for you

    Here's the impact we'll make and what we'll accomplish together

    As a Retirement Consultant within our DB Admin team you will help to ensure delivery of high quality work that meets specific client needs. You have a passion for numbers, an eye for detail and a high level of accuracy in preparing and reviewing calculations. You're able to form collaborative relationships with TELUS Health team members and client contacts.

    What you'll do

    Lead the client service delivery that includes:
    • Production of annual pension statements and legislative updates
    • Review complex calculations such as marriage breakdowns and pension loss calculations
    • Conduct technical analysis of plan provision changes
    • Liaise with the actuary regarding membership data for valuations
    • Support pension administration issues in collaboration with the client
    • Ensure compliance, quality control and service standards are met
    • Demonstrate leadership with a coaching mindset overseeing work within the team
    • Assist in development of new business with existing clients and prospective clients
    • Participate/manage special projects as required
    You have...
    • 5+ years of DB Pension Administration experience
    • Post-secondary education in and related courses in Mathematics
    What you bring...
    • Knowledge of provincial pension and tax legislation
    • Exceptional customer focus with strong professional acumen
    • Strong communication, project management, and presentation/meeting management skills
    • Strong leadership and team building skills
    • Highly organized, proactive, and capable of working independently
    • Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills
    • Proficiency in office software, specifically MS Word, Excel, and Access, is essential.
    Nice to have
    • ASA designation and/or DB pension actuarial background
    • Courses in Pension Administration
    • Bilingual (English and French)
    • Experience with pension administration software Ariel
    Where permitted by law, company employees must be fully immunized to access a TELUS Health office or customer premises.

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