Pensions & Savings Specialist
About The Position
At Suncor, we produce and provide energy. When you join Suncor, you become part of a company that has built a solid foundation for both business and employee success. We are a place where talented people thrive. As part of our team, you play a vital role in delivering energy we all rely on, and you'll make a meaningful impact in the communities where we live and work. RELOCATION ASSISTANCE PROVIDED! We’re hiring a Pensions & Savings Specialist to provide senior-level subject matter expertise and advisory support related to the design, governance, administration, and compliance of pension and savings programs in Canada. You’ll partners closely with internal stakeholders and external vendors to ensure pension programs are compliant, financially sound, well-governed, and aligned with business objectives and employee needs.
Requirements
- 10 years of progressive experience in pensions, pension finance or administration within a corporate, consulting or institutional environment
- A bachelor’s degree in business, finance, legal or related field or related certifications and experience
- Deep knowledge of pension legislation with respect to defined benefit and defined contribution, pension tax regulations, employment/labour standards and privacy regulations
- Strong financial acumen and skills with respect to reporting, asset reconciliations and audit processes
- Demonstrated ability to partner effectively in complex, regulated and changing organizations
- Ability to manage complexity, ambiguity, and competing priorities
Nice To Haves
- Transferrable skills are acknowledged and encouraged for application.
Responsibilities
- Serve as a subject matter expert and trusted advisor on DB/DC pension and savings program design, governance, administration, and compliance
- Partner with HR, Finance, Legal, Payroll, Procurement, and external partners to resolve complex pension issues and support informed decision-making
- Ensure compliance with Canadian pension legislation, Income Tax Act requirements, employment standards, and privacy laws
- Support pension governance frameworks, including policies, procedures, committee materials, and documented decision-making
- Monitor regulatory developments and assess impacts, recommending and implementing mitigation strategies as needed
- Support audits, regulatory filings, compliance reviews, and issue remediation.
- Support selection, onboarding, and ongoing oversight of pension vendors (administrators, trustees, custodians, actuaries, consultants, insurers)
- Support pension financial reporting, funding, actuarial valuations, audits, and reconciliations and ensure accuracy and integrity of pension assets, contributions, benefit payments, and expenses
- Lead or support pension-related projects, including regulatory changes, vendor transitions, system implementations, and governance improvements.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation
- Regional-based uplifts
- Annual bonuses
- Long-term financial rewards
- Pension programs
- Savings plans with company matching
- Employee assistance program
- Comprehensive company-paid health, dental, and vision benefits for you and your family
- Generous paid vacation time
- Personal time-off
- Internal mobility
- Succession planning
- Employee training and development programs
- Relocation assistance (support with lease cancellation or home sale, temporary accommodations, rental home search, moving and storage costs, spousal assistance and more)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
