Lead territory-wide benefits, retirement, and absence management programs
Design and implement a new benefits plan, including governance, communication, and rollout
Drive continuous improvement, cost effectiveness, equity, and compliance across programs
Lead vendor selection, negotiations, and ongoing partnerships
Prepare strategic recommendations and business cases for senior leadership and governance committees
Develop education and communication strategies to enable informed employee and leader decision-making
Lead and develop high-performing benefits and leaves teams

Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred
Minimum 10 years of progressive experience in benefits, total rewards, or absence management
Demonstrated experience leading large-scale benefits plan design and implementation in large, complex, and preferably unionized environments
Strong knowledge of Canadian benefits, disability, and leave legislation
Experience overseeing disability and non-occupational leave programs.
Pension or retirement program experience is an asset
Experience in complex, multi-union environments preferred

Director, Benefits and Leaves

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