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Position Details

Position Information

Position Title Pension Analyst

Department/Unit Human Resources

Location Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

Posting Number S103-23

Employee Group DPMG

Position Type Regular, On-Going

Duration of Contract (if applicable)

Employment Type Full Time

Full-time Equivalency (FTE) 1

Salary $49,985 - $66,766 per annum

Classification ADM-04

Provisional Statement

This is a provisional classification. Formal classification procedures will be initiated by the Job Design Unit in approximately six months.

About Dalhousie University

Dalhousie University is Atlantic Canada’s leading research-intensive university and a driver of the region’s intellectual, social and economic development. Located in the heart of Halifax, Nova Scotia, with an Agricultural Campus in Truro/Bible Hill, Dalhousie is a truly national and international university, with more than half of our almost 21,000 students coming from outside of the province. Our 6,000 faculty and staff foster a vibrant, purpose-driven community, that celebrated 200 years of academic excellence in 2018.

Job Summary

Human Resources is committed to a vision where employees are engaged, supported, and inspired to achieve excellence at Dalhousie University. A unit within Human Resources, Retirement Services administers the benefits of the Dalhousie Pension Plan. Reporting to the Senior Pension Advisor & Manager of Retirement Services, the Pension Analyst is a key resource in supporting the successful administration of the Dalhousie University Staff Pension Plan.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage termination entitlements for former members of the pension plan including producing reports, identifying eligibility, auditing data, investigating incomplete older files, and searching for missing members.
• Assist in providing accurate up-to-date data for the plan actuary and for production of accurate annual statements and other documents required by legislation.
• Manage the pension administration impacts of Long Term Disability claims for the Dalhousie University Staff Pension plan and for Dalhousie members of the Public Service Superannuation Pension Plan ( PSSP ) and provide professional services to internal and external clients.
• Administer the Dalhousie University Staff Pension Plan by supporting and collaborating with team members regarding production of termination and retirement statements, including provision of peer review.
• Collaborate with the Senior Pension Advisor and the Senior Analyst to resolve complex issues involving Pension Plan rules, Nova Scotia Pensions & Benefit Act, and Federal Income Tax Act.
• Collaborate with the Senior Analyst on regular weekly and monthly audits and review of payroll and pension data to ensure deductions and adjustments are accurate, and to ensure accurate recording of payroll information (earnings and status).

Note

The successful applicant will be eligible for hybrid work (combination of in-person work on campus and remote work) as agreed by all parties based on operational requirements and university guidelines.

Dalhousie’s vaccine mandate has been suspended at this time, and employees no longer need to provide proof of full vaccination. However, health and safety risks to our community will continue to be monitored and a vaccine mandate may be reinstated if necessary.

Required Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree, preferably in business, human resource management or other undergraduate degree with Human Resource Management Certificate, plus a minimum of three years’ related experience in pension plan, benefits and human resources administration (or an equivalent combination of training and experience).
• Strong mathematical and analytical skills.
• Experience with information systems including databases and query/reporting tools a requirement.
• Demonstrated strong confidentiality, and communication (verbal and written) and interpersonal skills working with a broad range of individuals.

Assets

• Certification in the field of Pension Administration, such as the Certified Employee Benefit Specialist ( CEBS ) program.
• Experience within a university or unionized environment.

Job Competencies

The successful candidate is expected to demonstrate proficiency in Dalhousie’s core and leadership competencies (https://www.dal.ca/dept/leaders.html), in particular:

• Communication
• Knowledge & Thinking Skills
• Relationship Building
• Service
• Respect & Inclusion

Additional Information

Dalhousie University supports a healthy and balanced lifestyle. Our total compensation package includes a defined benefit pension plan, health and dental plans, a health spending account, an employee and family assistance program and a tuition assistance program.

Application Consideration

Applications from current university employees and external candidates are assessed concurrently. Current university employees will be given special consideration.

We sincerely appreciate all applications and note that only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted directly by the hiring department or Human Resources.

Diversity Statement

Dalhousie University commits to achieving inclusive excellence through continually championing equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility. The university encourages applications from Indigenous persons (especially Mi’kmaq), persons of Black/African descent (especially African Nova Scotians), and members of other racialized groups, persons with disabilities, women, persons identifying as members of 2SLGBTQ+ communities, and all candidates who would contribute to the diversity of our community. For more information, please visit www.dal.ca/hiringfordiversity .

Posting Detail Information

Number of Vacancies 1

Open Date 04/19/2023

Close Date 05/03/2023

Open Until Filled No

Special Instructions to Applicant

Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting https://dal.peopleadmin.ca/postings/13010