Pension Analyst

Company Overview

Ellement Consulting Group (Ellement) is a privately-owned consulting firm established in 1996. We provide actuarial, administration, software programming, and consulting solutions for pension, benefits, and investment programs for individuals, corporations, unions, associations, and governments across Canada.

At Ellement, we empower our clients with informed choices and expert advice. Our mission centers on delivering purposeful, accessible experiences that prioritize customer obsession and operational excellence. We are committed to integrity, strategic foresight, and fostering symbiotic partnerships where challenges are met with collective brilliance and innovative solutions.

Our approach is straightforward and client-centric, ensuring that every interaction is clear, helpful, and devoid of unnecessary jargon. Confident and authentic, we strive to be more than consultants—we are reliable partners in our clients' success.

Position Summary

A Pension Analyst role involves colleting, analyzing, and interpreting data from group benefits, analyzing claims, estimating future costs, and developing pricing. This position involves assisting in the administration of employer group benefits plans, preparing proposal and renewal documents, and presenting solutions to internal consultants.

Key Responsibilities

Pension

• Process cases for events such as retirement, termination of employment, death, relationship breakdown, etc.
• Accurately maintain and update client databases on a regular basis
• Quality control of year-end data input and verification of program output, including Annual Benefit Statements
• Calculate pension adjustments (PA), pension adjustment reversals (PAR), and past service pension adjustments (PSPA)
• File the Annual Information Return (AIR) and other regulatory forms with the applicable legislating body
• Interpret and apply the provisions of the pension plans and various applicable provincial and federal legislation
• Respond to inquiries from clients and plan members regarding data, and administration
• Develop and present solutions and improved processes for various plan issues to consultants and internal partners
• Coordinate new business implementation with account management and implementation teams
• Perform other tasks as assigned to assist in the overall team effort

Qualifications and Attributes

• Post-secondary diploma in a related field, such as business administration, or equivalent training obtained through a combination of relevant work experience and education.
• Attentive to detail
• Strong analytical skills
• Minimum two years' experience of pension benefits administration
• Understanding of group pension and benefits plan designs, strong analytical and mathematic abilities
• Certified Employee Benefit Specialist (CEBS) designation would be considered an asset
• Candidate must be attentive to detail, and have the ability to prioritize and multi-task in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for effective communication with internal and external stakeholders
• Ability to respond effectively to challenging and time sensitive situations and deadline
• Successful completion of a cleared criminal background check is required.

Benefits

At Ellement, we're all about investing in our business, and our biggest investment is our people!

We're committed to our employees growth and well-being, offering ongoing education, training, and all the support you need to thrive. We offer a comprehensive benefits package, along with a positive, team-oriented work environment.

Join our vibrant and dynamic team today!