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Job Description
- Req#: 11379
- Leading the design and implementation of benefits plans and programs that provide optimal value to employees and the organization.
- Evaluating the effectiveness of plans and programs, including the performance of service providers.
- Providing expert advice and interpretation in support of benefit programs, leveraging your deep expert knowledge of third-party administration and insurance carriers’ operations, plan administration, outsourcing operations, contracts, financial arrangement, plan designs, scope of service, technologies and interfaces.
- Providing expertise and direction to the Program Manager in support of collective bargaining, and in the resolution of complex labour issues and policy grievances to ensure consistency and integration of benefit plans across unions.
- Undertakes projects as required or assigned.
- Innovate and continuously improve benefit programs to ensure optimal value and effectiveness for employees and the corporation.
- Participating in and providing input to the development of the overall total rewards strategy for the City of Ottawa, as a member of the Total Rewards team.
- Contractual benefit plan design and provisions
- Relevant regulations (Employment Standards Act, MFIPPA, taxation, etc.)
- Computerized payroll system
- Project management principles and techniques
- Research, data analysis and reporting writing
- Legislation, policies, regulations, guidelines and operational procedures relevant to the operational area
- Corporate computer applications and systems including: MS Office, HR systems
- Knowledge of applicable health and safety legislation, including the rights and duties of workers
- Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication and problem-solving skills
- Communicate sensitive and complex issues
- Ability to write policies, procedures and reports
- Excellent project management skills
- Ability to facilitate and focus working groups
- Ability to design and develop training and presentation materials
- Problem solve and present creative solutions
- Strong attention to detail
- Collaborative problem solver
- Commitment to service excellence
- Demonstrates tact, diplomacy and discretion
- Maintains strict confidentiality
- Language Requirement: English oral, reading, writing
- Experience and formal training combined with demonstrated performance and ability may substitute for stipulated academic requirements.
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Requisition ID: 11379
Department: Finance and Corporate Services Dept.
Service: Human Resources Services
Branch: Benefits and Wellness Branch
Employment Type: 1 Full-time Permanent
Work Hours: 35.00 hours per week
Affiliation: MPE
Salary Information: $88,335.52 - $111,718.88 annually (2022 rates of pay)
Location: City Hall,110 Laurier Avenue West
City: Ottawa, ON
Job Category: Administrative and Support Services
Application Close: 26/02/2024JOB SUMMARY
The Total Rewards Branch develops the overall total rewards strategy to attract, motivate, retain and engage a high performance workforce and contribute to the creation of a thriving workforce at the City of Ottawa, including the design and governance of Organizational Design and Job Evaluation programs and services, Compensation strategy and salary structures, Benefits plan design, Wellness strategy and programs, Employee Recognition programs, and related initiatives such as the employee value proposition and employer branding.
You are responsible for the design, implementation and governance of the City’s benefit programs. Your primary responsibilities include:
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Completion of 4 year university degree in human resources, business administration, public administration or related field
Minimum of 5 years of related experience in benefit plan analysis, design and contract administration
CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENCES
Related professional designation such as Canadian Compensation Professional (CCP), Certified Employee Benefit Specialist (CEBS) or Certified Human Resources Leader (CHRL) is desirableKNOWLEDGE
COMPETENCIES, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
We wish to thank all applicants for their interest and effort in applying for this position. Only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.
The City of Ottawa promotes the principles of diversity and inclusion and adheres to the tenets of the Canadian Human Rights Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code. We encourage applications from members of Indigenous, Black and other racialized communities, persons with disabilities, women and non-binary persons, persons of all ethnic origins, religions, sexual orientations, classes, gender identities and expressions.
Candidates are encouraged to self-identify as a member of one or more designated employment equity groups in the self-identification questionnaire.The City of Ottawa provides accommodation during all parts of the hiring process, upon request, to applicants with disabilities. If contacted to proceed to the selection process, please advise us if you require any accommodation.
Accessible formats and communication supports are available upon request. Please contact the HR Service Centre at 613-580-2424, extension 47411.
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