Benefits & Pension Consultant - Scarborough, Canada - Centennial College

Centennial College

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Scarborough, Canada

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Description

Job Number:

J Job Title:

Benefits & Pension Consultant

Job Type:
Permanent FT Management & nonunion Professionals
Bargaining Unit:

Non-bargaining

School/Department:
People and Equity
Campus/Location:
Progress Campus/Hybrid
Pay Range:

- $68, $86,140.00/Year

Pay Band:
9 Admin Hours/Week:
35 Shift Schedule:
Monday Friday, 8:30 am 4:30 pm
Date Posted:

January 24, 2023

Closing Date:
February 8, 2023We also recognize that Centennial is situated on the Treaty Lands of the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation and pay tribute to their legacy as well as that of all First Peoples that have been and remain present here in Toronto. We recognize that First Peoples come from sovereign Nations and that part of understanding our responsibilities of residing on this territory are understanding the true history, circumstances and legacy of the Treaties signed here (such as the Toronto Purchase, Robinson-Huron Treaty and Williams Treaties) and including pre-contact Treaties and Agreements between sovereign Nations and that all peoples in this area are therefore Treaty people with obligations and responsibilities to all our relations.

Position Summary

Reporting to the Manager, Benefits and Pension, the Benefits & Pension Consultant is responsible for the administration, compliance, delivery, communication and optimization of Centennial College's benefits and pension programs.

The Consultant provides critical benefits and pension support and guidance to human resource partners, employees, retirees, family members, and other internal/external stakeholders.

The Benefits & Pension Consultant analyzes and assesses relevant legislation changes, labour relations developments, and submissions on benefit/pension issues and implications.

Working closely with the Manager, the incumbent will develop recommendations and contribute to improved efficiencies and exceptional customer service.

Responsibilities

Administers multiple benefit programs and pension plan designs to maintain a high level of client satisfaction, uphold compliance, and ensure accuracy. This includes the administration of employee benefits and pensions enrolments, retirements, terminations, disabilities, leaves, deaths and pension purchases
Supports the administration of the College's academic partialload employee benefits including communicating, processing and maintaining accurate data across multiple internal and external systems.
Educates employees on their pension benefits and ensures that employees always have the most up to date information on CAAT Pension Plan rules and regulations
Consults with employees and their families on life insurance estate matters
Manages the retiree benefits program including the database, monthly direct debit, annual yearend premium rate renewal notices and tax receipts
Administers the college's nonmedical leaves, including but not limited to pregnancy/parental, family medical, family caregiver, prepaid, reduced workloads, personal unpaid leave of absences, and other ESA approved leaves
Serves as a point of contact and provides consultative services to employees, retirees, survivors and College management on all pension matters.
Partners in the annual reporting of pension information to the CAAT Pension Plan and assists with contribution reconciliation
Prepares benefit/pension communications and plan changes for broadcasting to the college community
Ensures College is in full compliance with laws and regulations, collective agreements, terms and conditions of employment and benefit/pension plan contracts as applied to the separate plans
Provides support to the Manager, Benefits & Pension in gathering data and ad hoc reports for decision making

Qualifications/Experience

Completion of 3year Diploma/degree in Human Resources Management or equivalent
Minimum five (5) years of related experience administering multiplan group benefits in a large, unionized environment and/or administering defined benefit (DB) pensions in Ontario
Completion of CHRP (Certified Human Resources Professional), CEBS (Certified Employee Benefits Professional), Pension Plan Administration Certificate (PPAC) or Payroll Compliance Practitioner (PCP), or working towards certifications considered an asset.
Demonstrated experience interpreting labour contracts, particularly benefit provisions of Collective Agreements, Terms and Conditions of Employment, Sun Life Benefit Contracts, Employment Standards Act, Human Rights Code, Employment Insurance Act, Pension Benefits Act, Family Law Act, pension plan texts and relevant Canada Revenue Agency and Income Tax Act regulations.
Demonstrated competency in the use of HRIS or computerized benefit systems. Knowledge of Banner considered an asset.
Ability to handle sensitive benefit, leave, and salary information and issues tactfully and confidentially with a high level of customer service.
Demonstrated analytical and