Alberta Energy Regulator Looking for Pension & Benefits Analyst at Calgary, AB Full Time

Location: Calgary, Alberta
Employment Type: Full Time – Permanent

Pension and Benefits Analyst

The Opportunity

Join the Alberta Energy Regulator (AER) as the Pension and Benefits Analyst in the People, Culture, and Learning branch. As a highly valued team member, you will play the essential role of administering the pension and benefits plans. In this role, you will work with employees and service providers to keep the plans operating efficiently and effectively. You will also bring your fresh ideas and perspectives towards continuous improvement.

The AER’s People, Learning, and Culture branch is a dynamic team of professionals working collaboratively to provide value to the employees and stakeholders of the AER while maintaining a focus on personal wellness, professional development, and work life balance. This is a chance to be part of changes that will bring real value to the AER and employees!

Your Key Responsibilities:

• Manage activities related to administering the pension and benefits programs: enrollment, termination, administration processes, data transmissions with vendors, auditing and reconciling accounting of the programs, legislative processes, and facilitating processes related to annual re-enrollment.

• Work with vendors and internal resources to facilitate administrative processes and resolve issues.

• Work with employees regarding pension and benefit plans helping employees understand the options available and how the plans work.

• Lead employee information sessions and develop written communications.

• Work collaboratively with the Total Rewards team to create efficiencies and reduce manual processes.

Qualifications:

• Post secondary degree in Business or Certified Employee Benefits Specialist (CEBS) designation and/or Chartered Professional in Human Resources (CPHR) designation is considered an asset.

• A minimum of 3 years experience working with pension and benefits is preferred.

• Advanced knowledge of Excel; proficiency with HR systems such as Workday.

• Excellent analytical and problem solving skills.

• Professionalism and ability to maintain confidentiality.

• Strong customer service orientation; able to communicate complex information.

• Ability to multitask and meet tight deadlines.

Additional Requirements and Information:

• All applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada at the time of application.

AER Hybrid Work Model Trial

We understand the way we do our work has changed and our employees are looking for flexibility with a blend of in-office and remote work. Following the work from home orders being lifted, the AER will be trialing a hybrid work model to live, learn and adapt our flexible work arrangements in a way that works for our business and our employees.

What does our hybrid work trial model look like?

• Combination of in-office and remote work based on your preference and business needs!

• Flexible work hours, while committing to being available during our core hours of 9:00am – 3:00pm

If you choose to participate in the hybrid model, you will:

• Be provided with an AER computer or laptop when working in the office.

• Need to have access to a personal computer when working from home (unless assigned an AER laptop – dependant on business need).

• Have a high-speed internet connection with a minimum of 50 Mbps for downloads and 30 Mbps for uploads when working remotely.

Benefits at the AER

• Defined benefit pension plan

• Personal spending account

• Flexible benefits program

• Work/Life Balance time off programs

• Healthcare spending account

• Voluntary Group Savings Programs

• Employee & Family Assistance Program

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For Internal Applicants Only

• Under the AER’s Classification Framework this position is a SP2, Level 4.

• In the event a current AER employee would like to apply for an internal posting, the employee will inform their leader prior to submitting their application.

• Please note: Should an individual with the required qualifications not be available, applicants with closely related qualifications may be considered. As a result, the position may be redesigned and/or reclassified.

Please note, this job advertisement will close on May 26, 2022 at midnight.

Job Type: Full-time