May 29, 2025

MANAGER, PENSION ADMINISTRATION

Pension Services

Office of the Chief Financial Officer

Department of Financial and Administrative Services (FAS)

(Permanent Position)

DUTIES

Reporting to the Director, Pension Services, the Manager, Pension Administration will be responsible for the day-to-day management and oversight of the pension administration team, ensuring excellent membership experience. Duties include ensuring accuracy and completeness of pension calculations; developing and monitoring systems of internal controls for related areas; ensuring system data is accurate and complete; providing oversight for regulatory compliance processes; recommending, implementing, and documenting pension plan policies and procedures; identifying gaps in governance and communications strategies and recommending corrective action to the Director; leading market review processes for the selection of the plan actuary and pension administration systems, as required; ensuring annual extrapolations and periodic actuarial valuations of the pension plan are completed; preparing the pension plan's annual report and activity plans; maintaining the pensions website; designing and delivering retirement seminars and education sessions; preparing and distributing member communications, as well as policy and procedure manuals; providing recommendations on plan design and amendments, as required; and performing other related duties as required.

QUALIFICATIONS

Experience (5-8 years) managing large defined benefit pension administrative functions; completion of a master's degree in business administration or a related area is required; or an equivalent combination of experience and training may be considered. The ideal candidate will have proven management skills and a strong client service focus. Accuracy and attention to detail, as well as proven analytical and problem-solving skills, are essential. The successful applicant will possess strong oral and written communication skills, including the ability to develop and deliver process documentation. A Certified Employee Benefits Specialist (CEBS) designation will be an asset.

SALARY Under compensation review

CLOSING DATE June 12, 2025 by 5:00 p.m. NST

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, preference will be given to applicants who are legally entitled to work in Canada. Memorial University is committed to employment equity and diversity and encourages applications from all qualified candidates, including women, people of any sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression; Indigenous peoples; visible minorities and racialized people; and people with disabilities.

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We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.