City : Calgary

Category : Business Professionals

Industry : Oil and Gas

Employer : Suncor

LOCATION: Calgary, Alberta (CA-AB)
JOB NUMBER: 66161

Why you should join us:

As the Senior Pensions Advisor, you will be a key member of our pension community of expertise. You will work with your team to support the governance, development, and sustainment of programs through thoughtful partnership and teamwork, crafting a sustainable culture that supports the long-term health and financial well-being for our employees, company, and our pension plans.

You will use your expertise to:

• Build effective working teams across stakeholder groups to identify and resolve issues related to compliance, governance and the changing regulatory environment.
• Support the development of pension and savings plans’ communications strategy and design
• Provide internal consulting support to key stakeholders and partners
• Collaborate across various stakeholders both internal and external to resolve a variety of complex issues /escalations related to pension compliance and changing business and pension regulatory environment
• Support the monitoring and audit of pension vendors and partners (internal and external) ensuring governance, regulatory and service standards are met / exceeded, and costs are monitored and controlled
• Implement continuous improvement in program and pension trust governance
• Provide technical pension and project management support for various projects (M&A, Systems, Programs, Design, etc.)
• Strategic support in the development of programs and business initiatives
• Provide work direction to the HR Pension Services staff on pension related work
• Review and oversight of accurate plan payments and financials working with finance and committee members to ensure seamless trust operations

We’d like to review your application if you have…

Must-haves (minimum requirements):

• 10 years of pension and savings or pension finance experience within a business environment
• Experience with contract and vendor management in the areas of employee plans, trust, and insurance (pension & savings)
• Experience in unionized environments focusing application of knowledge of employment/ labour standards in the support and governance of integrated total rewards programs
• Deep knowledge of pension legislation, pension tax regulations, employment and labour standards in relation to program design governance and compliance
• Keen financial skills with respect to reporting, asset reconciliations and audit processes
• Knowledge of privacy regulations with respect to employee plans
• Proven ability to work and build strategic partnerships in a dynamic changing organization
• Ability to work independently and prioritize work and project requirements
• Alignment with our values: safety above all else, stronger together, operational discipline, curiosity and lifelong learning, and act with integrity

Preference for:

• Adept project management experience in a global environment

Where you’ll be working, your work schedule, and other important information:

• You will work out of our Calgary head office, located in the Suncor Energy Centre at 150 – 6th Ave S.W. with some flexibility to work remotely as per our policies
• Hours of work are a regular 40-hour work week, Monday to Friday
• We have numerous Employee Inclusion Networks who work together to help foster an inclusive and respectful culture and drive positive change at Suncor. Current networks include both Workplace Inclusion Networks (focusing on inclusion and respect for all), and identity-focused networks (focusing on building community and a sense of belonging and allyship for different groups)
• Suncor is aware that some job seekers have received false employment offers from an individual or organization posing as Suncor. All recruiting is conducted through our Careers site, your resume needs to be submitted to this site if you would like to be considered for a role. To learn more about false recruiting offers, click here.
• We require qualified and safety-focused employees for business-critical roles that maintain our commitment to operational excellence and reliable operations. We are using technology to conduct virtual interviews to adhere to physical distancing recommendations and we are well set up for remote onboarding and orientation 
• Suncor encourages everyone to do their part and support global efforts to limit the impact of COVID-19 with good hygiene practices, physical distancing, and with care and consideration for the people around you. For more information on how we’re responding to COVID-19, click here. #StrongerTogether 

Why Suncor?

We are Canada's leading integrated energy company with a business portfolio that includes oil sands development and upgrading, offshore oil and gas production, petroleum refining, and product marketing under the Petro-Canada brand. Our global presence offers rewarding opportunities for you to learn, contribute, and grow in a variety of career-building positions. We live by the value of safety above all else – if it isn't safe, we don't do it. Our strong track record of growth and a focus on sustainability mean tremendous potential for the future. Learn about our purpose and values.

In addition to rewarding job opportunities, we offer an attractive employee package, including:

• Competitive base salary, compensation programs, and an annual incentive program
• Flexible benefits package
• Rewarding pension and savings plans

Stay connected to us:

• Follow us on LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter for the latest job postings and news
• Visit our Report on Sustainability to see our progress on a number of environmental, social and economic topics and what we’re doing to position our company for the future
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• Read our Suncor Connections newsletter to see what we’re doing in the communities we live and work in

We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage applications from all qualified individuals. We are committed to providing a diverse and inclusive work environment where every employee feels valued and respected. We will consider accessibility accommodations to applicants upon request. Through the Journey of Reconciliation, we are progressing the way we think and act to build greater mutual trust and respect with the Indigenous Peoples in Canada. 

Please note that our job postings are typically open for two weeks, so don't delay, apply now.

JOB CATEGORY: Business Professionals