Metrolinx is connecting communities across the Greater Golden Horseshoe. Metrolinx operates GO Transit and UP Express, as well as the PRESTO fare payment system. We are also building new and improved rapid transit, including GO Expansion, Light Rail Transit routes, and major expansions to Toronto’s subway system, to get people where they need to go, better, faster and easier. Metrolinx is an agency of the Government of Ontario.
At Metrolinx, equity, diversity and inclusion are essential to living our values of serving with passion, thinking forward and playing as a team.
The Senior Pension & Benefits Consultant provides senior advisory, analytical, and program management expertise to support the design, delivery, governance, and continuous improvement of Metrolinx's pension and benefits programs. The role serves as a subject matter expert on health, dental, life, disability, and pension benefits, ensuring programs remain competitive, compliant, sustainable, and aligned with the needs of a diverse workforce. The position leads projects, provides strategic recommendations, manages vendor relationships, and develops employee education and communication initiatives that enhance understanding and engagement with Total Rewards programs.
What will I be doing?
- Contribute to the design, and continuous improvement of group benefits programs, including health, dental, life, disability, personal and health care spending account programs.
- Manage relationships with external vendors, consultants, and service providers to ensure high-quality service delivery and cost-effective program outcomes.
- Monitor program performance, analyze trends, and develop recommendations to enhance employee experience and program sustainability.
- Act as a trusted resource for employees, leaders, and HR partners on pension and benefits programs.
- Develop and deliver communications, presentations, information sessions, and educational materials that help employees make informed decisions about their benefits and retirement planning.
- Partner with OMERS and other providers to support employee awareness and participation in available programs.
- Translate complex pension and benefits information into practical, easy-to-understand guidance.
- Interpret policy and program provisions, legislative requirements, and collective agreement language to support consistent application across the organization.
- Participate in the procurement of third-party service providers. Includes the development of Request for Proposals and other tender processes.
- Identify opportunities to modernize policies and improve employee experience through process and program enhancements.
- Support policy development and implementation activities across the Total Rewards portfolio
- Support governance and oversight of pension and benefits programs to ensure legislative, regulatory, and policy compliance.
- Lead audits, reporting, reconciliations, and vendor performance reviews.
- Analyze workforce, financial, and market data to inform program recommendations and business decisions.
- Contribute to strategic projects and initiatives that strengthen Metrolinx's Total Rewards programs and employee value proposition
What Skills and Qualifications Do I Need?
- Completion of a relevant degree/diploma in Human Resources Management, Business Administration – or a combination of education, training and experience deemed equivalent
- Demonstrated years’ experience in benefits plan design and costing, pension, wellness initiatives preferably in a large and complex unionized environment; experience partnering with HR Centre’s of Excellence to enable business outcomes
- Strong knowledge of group benefits, disability programs, pension administration, and related legislation.
- Exceptional communication and presentation skills, with the ability to explain complex concepts to diverse audiences.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including experience with data analysis, financial modelling, and program evaluation.
- Experience managing vendors and external service providers.
- Ability to build strong relationships and provide trusted advice to leaders, employees, HR partners, and external stakeholders.
- CEBS, CHRP, or other related designation is considered an asset
Don’t Meet Every Requirement?
If you’re excited about working with Metrolinx but your past experience doesn’t quite align with every qualification of this posting, we encourage you to apply. You just might be the right candidate for this or other roles. We are always looking for great talent to join our team.
We invite all interested individuals to apply and encourage applications from members of equity-deserving communities, including those who identify as Indigenous, Black, racialized, women, people with disabilities, and people with diverse gender identities, expressions and sexual orientations.
Accommodation:
Metrolinx is an equal opportunity employer and committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. We are also committed to offering reasonable accommodation to job applicants in accordance with applicable legislation. If you require assistance or an accommodation at any point during the hiring process, please contact us at: 416-202-5601 or email
[email protected].
Application Process:
All applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada. Metrolinx will be using email to communicate with you for all job competitions. It is your responsibility to include an updated email address that is checked daily and accepts emails from unknown users. As we send time-sensitive correspondence, we recommend that you check your email regularly. If no response is received, we will assume you are no longer interested in pursuing the opportunity. Please be advised that a Criminal Record Check may be required of the successful candidate.
For Internal applicants, with the recent implementation of the Internal Mobility Policy, the internal recruitment process has changed for non-union roles. Candidates must be in their current role for 12 months prior to applying for another role and each applicant must be in good standing (not participating in a Performance Improvement Plan). Please review all provisions of the policy before submitting your application.
Should it be determined that any background information provided is misleading, inaccurate or incorrect, Metrolinx reserves the right to discontinue with the consideration of your application.
We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.
WE ARE AN EQUITABLE AND INCLUSIVE EMPLOYER.
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