Benefits Associate

Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp. (AQN), parent company of Liberty, is a diversified international generation, transmission, and distribution utility. AQN is committed to providing safe, reliable, and cost-effective energy and water solutions through our portfolio of utility investments to over one million customer connections, largely in the United States and Canada.

At Algonquin, our vision is to be the most trusted utility service provider in North America – a premium regulated utility, known for our customer focus, commitment to sustainability, and strong community partnerships. Our employees are at the heart of that vision. We believe that when people are empowered to learn, grow, and contribute their ideas, we can achieve remarkable results together.

We are building a culture that values integrity, inclusivity, and innovation. By joining Algonquin, you’ll be part of a team that is shaping the future of energy and water, while creating long-term value for our customers, communities, employees, and shareholders.

Purpose

The Benefits Associate is responsible for the administration of day-to-day benefit plans (as assigned) and Total Rewards programs that support the strategic goals of the Benefits Department. This inlcudes project delivery including scope, timelines, resources, budget, risks and issues, relationships and communication under direct supervision. This role is responsible for meeting deadlines and goals. Continually strive to improve the efficiency of our Benefits operations across the organization.

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Accountabilities

• Administers policies and procedures to support day-to-day benefit activities
• Liaison with finance and payroll teams to ensure accurate record keeping and reporting of all benefit related items
• Responsible to ensure the programs, communication, processes and systems are continuously updated to ensure compliance
• Responsible to ensure the accurate and efficient execution of the Health and Wellness Administration
• Assist with competitive benchmarking exercises, development of new programs, recommendations, integration and alignment of existing programs
• Assist with the development, maintenance and execution of an organization wide communnication/information strategy(s), tools and campaigns to help employees understand their Health and Wellness programs and support the Total Reward philosophy
• Assist with all related audits and legislative filings and reporting
• Assist as needed with Acquisition activities
• Assist as needed with any Rate Cases requests

Education and Experience

• 2-5 years experience: Benefits Administration experience
• Understanding of benefit products, administration best practice, and program implementation
• Understanding of relevant legislation
• Change management
• Communication written and presentation
• Ceridian People Power and payroll systems

Compensation Data

Full base salary range $64,000.00- $95,000.00 per year*Liberty considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role and responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, education, training and skills, and geographic location.

Our purpose is sustaining energy and water for life, and it is demonstrated in everything we do as a business and as an employee team.

Our Mission

We provide safe, secure, reliable, cost-effective and sustainable energy and water solutions. Our mission is how we create value as an organization—it is what drives us every day to fulfill our purpose.

Our Vision

We better the lives of our customers and communities. Our vision is what we see as possible. It's where we aspire to be, what we want to achieve and how we'll make an impact. It guides and keeps us on the right path as we work towards fulfilling our purposes.

Our Guiding Principles

• Customer Centric
• Integrity
• Entrepreneurial
• Teamwork
• Owner mindset
• Outcome focused
• Continuous learning

What we offer

Collaborative environment with a genuine flexible working policy

Share purchase/match plan

Leadership Development Program

Volunteer paid days off

Employee Assistance Program

Achievement fund

Group Benefit Plan

Variety of Health & Wellness programs

Discount and Perks program

We are focused on building a diverse and inclusive workforce. If you are excited about this role and are not confident you meet all the qualification requirements, we encourage you to apply to investigate the opportunity further.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value each person's unique background, diversity, experiences, perspectives and talents.

Full participation of all employees in a safe, healthy and respectful environment is key to individual and company success. We are committed to fully utilizing the abilities of all our employees and expect each of our employees to honour this commitment in their daily responsibilities.