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Reporting to the Vice President Total Rewards you will support the management of Cogecos pension and benefit plans and disability management processes across Canada and the US. You will work in close collaboration with the total rewards team third-party administrators consultants and other outside suppliers to ensure the effective administration of pension and benefits plans. You will lead and develop a team of two Disability Case Specialists ensuring consistent and compliant application of disability policies and procedures across Canada and the US
Pension & Benefits
Identify and propose changes of the framework and evaluation of existing programs and the development of new harmonized programs (implementation of a group DPSP and tax-free savings accounts).
Be the go-to benefits person for business partners and management.
Ensure the management of tasks related to pension plans: coordination of actuarial valuations required documentation and communication with authorities etc.
Participate actively in and coordinate the pension committee.
Monitor and manage capital accumulation plans (defined benefit plans defined contribution pension plans (RRSP) employee share-purchasing plan) with various suppliers.
Take part in the preparation of employee communications to ensure that all employees understand and appreciate the pension and benefit plans.
Maintain and develop our training material on pension and benefit plans for HR partners and employees.
Maintain and develop quality relations with third-party administrators consultants and other outside suppliers.
Develop and monitor various indicators for benefit and disability plans.
Disability Management
Manage mentor and coach two Disability Case Specialists providing guidance on complex cases policy interpretation and best practices.
Oversee daily workflows caseload management and performance of the Disability Case Specialists ensuring timely and accurate processing of STD and LTD claims.
Bachelors degree in actuarial science or mathematics or other relevant field.
7 years of experience in the management of group insurance and pension plans
Strong planning skills thoroughness analysis and synthesis abilities
Knowledge of laws and regulations relating to pension (SERP Defined Benefit Defined Contribution and RRSP plans) and benefit plans and disability management for Canada and the US
Ideally bilingual with very good knowledge of spoken and written French and English but French is not mandatory The employee will need to collaborate with stakeholders and colleagues outside of Quebec.
Autonomy initiative judgment and good organizational skills
Ability to carry out several major projects concurrently
US and Canadian experience ideally
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By creating a culture where all our colleagues can bring their best selves to work were doing our part to build a more equitable workplace and world. From professional development to personal safety Cogeco constantly strives to create an environment that welcomes and nurtures all. We make the health and well-being of our colleagues one of our highest priorities for we know engaged and appreciated employees equate to a better overall experience for our customers.
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Manager
Full-Time