Position Title:  Pension & Benefits Specialist (6-month contract)

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?

Aecon’s Corporate teams provide a wide range of critical support services to Aecon’s varied Sector and Project teams.

The Pension & Benefits Specialist will be responsible for supporting the HR team in benefits programs administration for the Canadian workforce. The incumbent will also assist in developing, implementing, improving, and supporting programs, processes, and tools to help achieve department’s strategic objectives.

Please note this is role is a 6-month contract opportunity with our team.

What You’ll Do Here:

• Administer multiple plans and various aspects of benefits programs in compliance with plan, policies, current legislation, and corporate governance requirements.
• Advise and support the business on benefit requirements and best practices.
• Work with HR, Payroll, and employees as subject matter experts on all elements of benefits programs.
• Provide day-to-day guidance and timely responses to benefits related inquiries from staff, retirees, and HR from across the country.
• Work with internal contacts and service providers to resolve claims, coverage and service issues and find solutions/provide recommendations for sensitive and one-off situations.
• Provide on-going benefits administration support.
• Support and manage annual benefits enrolment project activities including communications.
• Ensure organizational compliance with all relevant benefits plan legislation.
• Recommend and implement improvements to the pension and retirement processes in support of providing effective employee, HR, and Manager experience.
• Supports annual pension audit and preparation of financial statements.
• Supports pension and benefits year end process.
• Prepares and submits pension filings to meet regulatory deadlines.
• Prepares benefits reports for service providers for eligibility and renewal purposes.
• Take a lead role in the integration, testing and implementation of HR systems from a pension & benefits perspective.
• Validates and prepares service provider billings for payment.
• Preparation of presentations and special reports as required.
• Provides additional support within the Total Rewards team and the larger HR team as required.

What You Bring to the Team?

• Strong experience with Canadian benefits programs i.e. broad based and executive.
• Strong understanding of benefits legislation and compliance/filing requirements.
• A minimum of 4-6 years of related work experience and a college or university degree.
• 2-3 years of SAP and/or specific software experience required related to area of specialization.
• Completion or progression toward professional designations such as CEBS preferred.
• Knowledge of benefits and pension theory and practice, with the ability to use judgment in applying this knowledge when dealing with complex and confidential issues.
• Provide consultation and develop training materials.
• Ability to successfully navigate a fast-paced, complex, and changing work environment, while managing multiple and shifting priorities.
• Highly developed problem-solving ability and critical thinking skills.
• Strong ability to collaborate with internal clients and external vendors to achieve the best results and deliver the most value.
• Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent communication skills.

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.