Pension Specialist

Overview

Northbridge Financial is hiring a Benefit & Pension Specialist. The Benefit and Pension Specialist provides administrative support in the day-to-day management of employee benefits and pension programs. This role ensures accurate processing, record-keeping, and compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements. The position serves as a point of contact for employee inquiries, assists with enrollment and changes, and supports audits and reporting activities.

The focus is on maintaining data integrity and delivering timely, efficient service to employees and internal stakeholders.

If you are great at:

• Participate in the review of all benefits and pension programs, including monitoring of trends, best practices, utilization and cost/benefit analysis to recommend opportunities for enhancements, balancing program efficiency with a continuous improvement mindset and delivering high service levels.
• Oversee the group flexible benefits plan, ensuring timely and efficient program operation.
• Oversee the annual re-enrolment process for the flexible group benefits plan by working closely with internal and external parties to ensure smooth execution and optimal results.
• Oversee the defined benefit and defined contribution pension plans, ensuring they are market competitive, cost-effective and appropriately positioned for today and in the future.
• Liaise with benefits providers to resolve benefits administration issues as required.
• Participate in the design and implement major program changes, campaigns and drives.
• Act as the primary point of contact for employee inquiries related to pensions and benefits.
• Assist in developing communication materials for employees regarding benefits and retirement planning.

If you have:

• Leadership and credibility by generating a high degree of respect and trust to build and maintain relationships with all key stakeholders.
• Strong influencing and negotiation skills.
• Proactive Pension & Benefit Specialist with 2 to 4 years of experience administering total rewards programs.
• Experience/knowledge with flexible benefits plans and DC/DB pension plans.
• CEBS/GBA/RPA designation.

We really mean it when we say we put you first. Here are a few ways how:

• Hybrid work! You get to work from the office and at home 50/50, allowing you to manage both worlds with the ease and flexibility you need.
• Competitive salaries supported by our Total Rewards program, including pension plans, RRSP, staff insurance discounts, and more.
• Flexible health benefits, early leave days, wellness programs, rewards, and recognition programs to prioritize well-being from day one.
• Opportunities for growth through education assistance, internal mobility, and mentoring programs.
• Community support with donation matching and team volunteer days.

We’re committed to pay transparency and fairness. The base salary range for this role is $64,000 - $96,000, reflecting the expected base pay (not total compensation). Actual base salary may vary based on experience, skills, and alignment with the position. We’re open to candidates at different levels, so if this range doesn’t match your expectations, we’d still love to hear from you.

This is a real opportunity — we’re actively hiring. Beyond base pay, we offer a robust Total Rewards program that includes benefits, wellness support, and other meaningful perks.

We also want to be transparent about our hiring process. While one of our systems includes AI capabilities, over 99% of screening is done by real people. We believe in thoughtful, human-centered hiring decisions and are committed to giving every application the attention it deserves.

Who we are:

We’re Northbridge Financial. We’re proud to be 100% Canadian and owned by Fairfax Financial. We serve through our Northbridge Insurance, Federated Insurance, and Tru Shield Insurance brands. We have a reputation as one of Canada’s leading commercial property and casualty insurance companies. Our employees are dedicated to understanding the needs of our customers and we go above and beyond to help Canadian businesses have a safer and brighter future.

We’re a company of passionate people who put people first. Do you want to join a team that believes in working hard – and having fun at work – while making a difference? Look no further than Northbridge.

At Northbridge Financial we embrace and celebrate you and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace for all. No matter who you are or what makes you unique, we welcome you. Please let us know how we can assist or accommodate you during the selection process.