Benefits consultant Jobs in Oakville, ON

Req ID :  26148

Vacancy Type : Temporary

Contract Duration : 2 years

Number of Positions :  1

Closing Date :  02 / 14 / 2025

Job Summary

Are you passionate about benefits & rewards? Do you have a proven record of being insightful, creative and dedicated to the evolution of benefits & rewards programs to align with strategic goals? Are you able to articulate a story in numbers to present complex rewards related information to diverse audiences?

If you are screaming ‘yes’ to these questions, then we have an opportunity for you!

Duties and Responsibilities

• Enhances the Total Rewards continuous improvement philosophy by providing technical expertise in the area of benefits and policies for Total Rewards.
• Lead multiple benefits & rewards projects and initiatives simultaneously including; Benefits plan changes, Union agreement implementation, Request for Proposals (RFP), Legislative changes, Policy / Process reviews.  Responsible for identifying all requirements, partnering with IT on system updates & testing, managing timelines and making recommendations for change, as well as implementing and communicating the changes.
• Be open to continuous learning and being a subject matter expert in benefits with a strong understanding of the industry including trends, concepts, policies, procedures and best practices; provide guidance to HR staff regarding Total Rewards policies and escalated benefits inquiries.
• Have benefits experience, knowledge and analytical skills to interpret the City’s benefits contracts and Union collective agreements and to perform a variety of audits on the City’s benefit plans to ensure that plans are administered as per Contract.
• Responsible for benchmarking of data, evaluating market competitiveness, researching best practices and analyzing the information to provide recommendations that align to the Benefits and Total Rewards strategy.
• Be responsible for the annual establishment of benefits rates, analysis and auditing of monthly invoices and payments.
• Act as the back up for the Benefits Specialist regarding benefits administration and HR Service Hub support
• Possess strong collaborative and interpersonal skills to work effectively with cross-functional teams, HR colleagues, and to act as the liaison with external vendors
• Complete costings, briefing notes and presentations with meticulous attention to detail for various changes to Benefits and Total Rewards policies and initiatives, by researching & analyzing data and market trends in order to recommend changes to Senior Management

Skills and Qualifications

Hourly Rate / Salary :  $47.72 - $63.63 (Grade F Salary $86,858 - $ 115,812)

Hours of Work :  35

Work Location :  Civic Centre

Organization Unit :  CPS / Benefits

Department / Division / Section :  CPS / Corporate Services Dept , CPS / HR Division , Total Rewards

Non-Union / Union : Non Union

We thank all who apply, however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. You can also check your application status in your candidate profile online.

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Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

The City of Mississauga is committed to creating a respectful and supportive workplace that fosters a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion which broadly reflects the communities and residents we serve. Throughout the employee life cycle, the City is working to include an EDI lens to attract, retain and support the growth of diverse talent.

Learn more about the City’s commitment to Equity, Diversity and Inclusion .

Accommodations

The City of Mississauga is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to removing barriers in our selection process for people with visible and invisible disabilities. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code, the City of Mississauga will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment, selection and / or assessment process to applicants with disabilities.

If selected to participate in the recruitment, selection and / or assessment process, please inform Human Resources of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require in respect of any materials or processes used to ensure your equal participation.