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Job Summary
The Benefits Advisor is responsible for managing and administering plans and programs for CN's Benefits Team portfolio. The role supports Benefits Managers on financial aspects, design, governance, communication, management of external providers, coordination with unions and other functions.
Main Responsibilities
Group Benefits Plans
Collaborate with external vendors to manage administration of the Canadian benefit plans and annual enrollment
Act as Subject Matter Expert (SME) and support various CN stakeholders on benefits-related issues (Labour Relations (LR) and Human Resources (HR), Accounting, and Finance)
Support Benefit Manager on ongoing review of policies, programs, processes, and monitoring of market best-practices
Develop communications pertaining to Canadian benefits
Perform analyses and support projections for budgeting and funding of benefit programs
Support the evaluation of the cost impact of potential changes to support recommendations in union negotiations
Support Benefits Manager in the review and update contracts based on latest agreements or provisions, and collaborate with Legal and Supply Management teams for contract renewals and implementations
Support Benefits Manager in negotiations and renewal of annual group insurance with multiple insurers
Monitor and assess impact of legislative changes across all provinces and at the federal level
Special Projects
Perform analyses and prepare business cases and recommendations for special ad hoc projects such as a Request For Proposals (RFPs), potential acquisitions, and new programs
Act as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) within CN in support of other functions
Disability Management (Canada)
Collaborate with insurer and administrator to ensure proper application of processes
Monitor and make recommendations to improve internal processes
Participate in management and coordination of Union Long Term Disability (LTD) Committee and Benefit Advisory Committee
Conditions
The role has hybrid working conditions in an office environment with a regular workweek from Monday to Friday. Due to the nature of the role, the incumbent must be able to meet tight deadlines and handle pressure.
Requirements
Experience
Minimum 5 years of experience in benefits administration
Experience with leading projects and managing internal and external stakeholders
Education/Certification/Designation
Bachelor's degree in human resources, Business Administration, or a related field
Certified Employee Benefits Specialist (CEBS) designation considered an asset
Competencies
Makes informed and timely decisions to get things done
Inspires others with impactful communications and adapts to the audience
Applies analytical thinking to make recommendations that pursue sustainable performance
Builds and maintains an internal network to support a better overall work experience
Deals with pressure and change by staying calm to quickly adapt to changes
Shares timely information within and across functions to get things done effectively
Shows initiative and empowers others to raise CN's collective game
Project Management
Technical Skills/Knowledge
Knowledge in group insurance programs
Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
Basic knowledge of Systems, Applications and Products (SAP)
Fluently bilingual both written and verbal (English, French)
Any experience for any of the above would be considered as an asset
About CN
CN is a world-class transportation leader and trade-enabler. Essential to the economy, to the customers, and to the communities it serves, CN safely transports more than 300 million tons of natural resources, manufactured products, and finished goods throughout North America every year. As the only railroad connecting Canada's Eastern and Western coasts with the Southern tip of the U.S. through a 19,500 mile rail network, CN and its affiliates have been contributing to community prosperity and sustainable trade since 1919. CN is committed to programs supporting social responsibility and environmental stewardship. At CN, we work as ONE TEAM, focused on safety, sustainability and our customers, providing operational and supply chain excellence to deliver results.
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