Position Title:  Pension & Benefits Administrator

Come Build Your Career at Aecon!

As a Canadian leader in infrastructure development, Aecon is safely and sustainably building what matters for future generations to thrive! We lead some of the most impactful infrastructure projects of our generation, at the forefront of transformational change in transportation and energy, and partnering every day to build, connect, power, and strengthen our communities.

At Aecon, you can count on:

• Safety Always. Our number one core value. If we can’t do it safely, we don’t do it at all.
• Integrity. We lead by example, with humility and courage.
• Accountability. We’re passionate about delivering on our commitments.
• Inclusion. We provide equitable opportunities for everyone.

We lead the infrastructure industry with purpose, and our people are at the heart of everything we do. So, we invest in our people, just like they invest in us! 

At Aecon we:

• Ensure you and your family receive the services needed to support your mental, emotional, and physical well-being.
• Believe in helping you build your career through our Aecon University and Leadership Programs.
• Are committed to supporting and investing in inclusive work environments, through initiatives like Equity, Diversity & Inclusion training, our Aecon Women in Trades and Aecon Diversity in Trades programs, and our Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) to ensure we are building inclusion into every aspect of our culture at Aecon.
• Are a leader in sustainable construction. With a strong commitment to operating responsibly by minimizing our impact on the environment and surrounding communities.

Our business success relies on strong execution and continuous improvement – driven by the diversity, expertise and teamwork of our people. We’re always searching the globe for innovative, collaborative minds to join our best-in-class Aecon community!

What is the Opportunity?

The Pension & Benefits Administrator supports the effective administration of benefits and retirement programs across the U.S. and global regions. Working closely with HR, Payroll, and Compensation & Benefits teams, this role is responsible for ensuring accurate, compliant, and timely delivery of benefits processes in a fast‑paced, high‑volume environment. The position offers exposure to complex benefits programs, system integrations, and cross‑functional collaboration while contributing to a consistent and positive employee experience.

What You’ll Do Here:

• Responsible for the day-to-day administration of benefits, retirement and compliance programs in United States and worldwide including multiple HSA/FSA and 401k plans.
• Support multiple US open enrollment processes annually and acquisition integrations including accurately updating and verifying rates, benefit deductions across multiple payroll and benefit platforms.
• Responsible for invoice processing including benefit reconciliations and tracking of benefit costs for all US subsidiaries.
• Provide excellent customer service to employees and stakeholders by maintaining confidentiality and responding to inquiries in an accurate and timely manner.
• Collaborate with vendors, brokers and internal HR team members to resolve issues and ensure smooth plan administration.
• Support communication initiatives such as benefit FAQs, presentations and employee memos.
• Responsible for creating and maintaining procedure documents.
• Supports pension and benefits year end processes and audits.
• Track and maintain compliance with country specific benefits and pension regulations.
• Assist ongoing projects, and initiate process improvements within the team and provide back-up as required to other team members.

What You Bring to the Team:

• Post-secondary education in Human Resources, Business Administration or related discipline
• 2-3 years of work experience related to benefits and pension administration, preferably supporting U.S. and Expat plans
• Proficient with Microsoft Office with emphasis on intermediate skills in Excel (formulas, pivot tables, Word and PowerPoint
• Previous experience with Human Resources systems such as SAP, Employee Navigator and ADP would be considered a strong asset
• Familiarity with US regulatory frameworks such as ACA, COBRA in U. S.
• Strong organizational skills to meet multiple deadlines and multitask, while maintaining attention to detail
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
• Strong organization and time management skills with the ability to work under tight deadlines with competing priorities

Reason for vacancy: New position

The expected salary range for this opportunity is $55,000-$65,000

Aecon fosters diversity, inclusion and belonging within and across our organization. We welcome all to apply including, women, visible minorities, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity.

We are committed to adhering to the objectives and requirements outlined in the Accessible Canada Act (ACA), and to meeting the accessibility needs of persons with disabilities in a timely manner. Through the implementation of the requirements of the ACA and its applicable regulations, appropriate accommodations will be provided upon request throughout the interview and hiring process.

As part of our commitment to fair and transparent hiring practices, Aecon may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in screening and reviewing candidates. These tools are applied responsibly and in accordance with applicable privacy laws and Aecon’s AI Usage Policy. All final decisions are made by qualified Aecon team members.