Pension Analyst (Program Admin Officer 3)

About Us

At the Department of Finance and Treasury Board we strive to provide financial leadership, analysis and policies that strengthen Nova Scotia. As stewards of the province’s financial affairs, we deliver a wide range of corporate fiscal and management services – including the preparation of the provincial budget – as well as ensure government plans are coordinated and fiscally responsible.

We are constantly looking for new and better ways to plan, manage, budget and invest.

Primary Accountabilities

Reporting to the Deputy Superintendent of Pensions, the Pension Analyst will work closely with the Deputy Superintendent and other members of the Pension Regulation Division. The Pension Analyst can expect to :

• Examine and analyze pension plan documents in respect of pension plans being registered, amended, or terminated to ensure compliance with the relevant pension legislation and regulations.
• Review annual information returns, actuarial / financial reports, and other filings for compliance with legislation and regulations.
• Respond to inquiries and investigate complaints from the pension industry as well as the public on pension administration, legislation, policies, and procedures.
• Prepare pension plan data reports for submission to Statistics Canada and Canada Revenue Agency.
• Participate in the National Pension Compliance Officers Association (NPCOA) and will potentially travel for meetings within Canada.
• Prepare the report of the Superintendent of Pensions on the administration of the Pension Benefits Act.

Qualifications and Experience

A Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce, Business, Science, or Arts plus 5 years’ experience in pension administration; or an equivalent combination of training and experience. Must have a proven working knowledge of the Canadian Retirement Landscape and the Nova Scotia Pension Benefits Act and Regulations. Attention to detail, analytical thinking and sound judgement are critical. The candidate must have advanced interpersonal and communication skills and experience and demonstrate how they effectively communicate complex information in plain language and deliver difficult messages. Highly developed written and verbal communication skills are required to prepare correspondence and respond to inquiries. The candidate must be proficient in the following : Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook. A Certified Employee Benefit Specialist (CEBS) designation would be considered an asset.

Equivalency

Applicants relying on education and experience equivalencies must demonstrate such equivalencies in their application.

Benefits

Based on the employment status and union agreement, the Government of Nova Scotia offers its employees a wide range of benefits such as a Defined Benefit Pension Plan, Health, Dental, Life Insurance, General illness, Short and Long Term Disability, Vacation and Employee and Family Assistance Programs. For information on all our Benefit program offerings, click here : Benefits for government employees.

Working Conditions

Normal work week is 35 hours / week, 7 hours / day.

May be required to work overtime on occasion.

Additional Information

This is a TERM employment opportunity with an anticipated end date of January 8, 2027 . The appointment status (‘term’, ‘temporary’ or ‘casual’) is dependent on the start date of the successful candidate.

What We Offer

Pay Grade : PR 13 Salary Range :   $2,;- $3,;Bi-Weekly Note : The salary rates shown reflect the new Civil Service Agreement, effective April 1, 2025. Implementation in our HR system will occur on February 5, 2026. Until then, the current rates will apply. Employees hired during this period will receive retroactive pay adjustments in accordance with the new agreement and applicable policies.