Total Rewards Specialist
About The Position
At Drax, we are committed to creating a sustainable future through renewable energy innovation — and our people are central to achieving that goal. We are currently seeking a Total Rewards Specialist to join our People & Culture team and help deliver thoughtful, competitive, and people-focused compensation and benefits programs that support employees across Canada. This role is ideal for a collaborative and detail-oriented HR professional who brings strong technical expertise in compensation and benefits and values employee experience, partnership, and continuous improvement. You will play a key role in ensuring our total rewards programs remain equitable, compliant, market-competitive, and aligned with our organizational values and business objectives. As the Total Rewards Specialist, you will support the development, administration, and enhancement of compensation, benefits, RRSPs, and disability programs across our Canadian operations. You will work closely with leaders across the business, People & Culture partners, vendors, and employees to ensure our programs are effectively managed and clearly communicated. This position offers the opportunity to contribute both strategically and operationally within a growing global organization focused on sustainability, innovation, and employee well-being.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Finance, or a related discipline
- Minimum 5 years of progressive experience in compensation, benefits, or total rewards
- Strong understanding of compensation principles, including market pricing, salary structures, pay equity, and incentive programs
- Experience administering Canadian benefits and pension programs
- Knowledge of disability administration processes and coordination with external providers
- Strong analytical and technical skills, including advanced Excel proficiency and experience with HRIS systems
- Ability to manage multiple priorities with accuracy, discretion, and attention to detail
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to explain complex information clearly and professionally
- Proven ability to build trusted relationships across teams and levels of the organization
- Strong project coordination and vendor management capabilities
Nice To Haves
- CCP, CEBS, CPHR, or SHRM designation is considered a strong asset
Responsibilities
- Lead and coordinate annual compensation processes, including merit and bonus cycles
- Conduct market benchmarking and salary analysis to support competitive pay practices
- Manage job evaluations and maintain salary structures and grading frameworks
- Provide compensation insights and recommendations to support recruitment, promotions, workforce planning, and internal equity reviews
- Assist with compensation costing and analytics related to budgeting and workforce initiatives
- Administer employee benefit programs, including health, dental, life insurance, disability, retirements, and RRSPs
- Lead annual benefits enrollment processes and employee communications
- Coordinate with benefit carriers and RRSP partner to resolve inquiries and ensure service excellence
- Support disability administration processes and maintain accurate documentation and follow-up
- Ensure compliance with applicable employment standards, pension legislation, and privacy requirements
- Prepare regulatory reporting and annual total rewards statements
- Maintain and enhance total rewards policies, procedures, and documentation
- Partner with HR Governance & Analytics and broader People & Culture teams to support HRIS and reporting processes
- Collaborate with Group HR on global rewards initiatives and best practices
Benefits
- Competitive compensation and annual incentive opportunities
- Comprehensive health and dental coverage from day one
- RRSP matching program
- Flexible work arrangements within BC and Alberta
- Opportunities for professional growth and development
- A supportive, team-oriented environment where your contributions are valued
- Meaningful work that supports the transition to a more sustainable energy future
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
