Compensation and Benefits Analyst

P6 Professional Officer 6

Regular/full-time

Manitoba Civil Service Commission

Compensation Services, Labour Relations

Winnipeg MB

Advertisement Number: 37000

Salary(s):   P6 $67,993.00 - $82,480.00 per year

Closing Date:   February 8, 2021

The Manitoba government recognizes the importance of building an exemplary public service reflective of the citizens it serves, where diverse abilities, backgrounds, cultures, identities, languages and perspectives drives a high standard of service and innovation. The Manitoba government supports equitable employment practices and promotes representation of designated groups (women, Indigenous people, persons with disabilities, visible minorities).

Employment Equity is a factor in selection for this competition. Consideration will be given to Indigenous people, visible minorities and persons with disabilities.

An eligibility list may be created for similar positions and will remain in effect for 12 months.

Candidates who do not meet all essential criteria may be considered on an underfill basis at a commensurate rate of pay.

The Civil Service Commission leads the delivery of a wide range of strategic human resource services within government including: policy and program development, training and development, recruitment and selection, labour and employee relations, classification and compensation, strategic planning, supportive employment, which includes disability management and accommodations, and pay and benefits. This environment provides the opportunity to gain knowledge and experience in a wide range of human resource services, contribute to advancing the Manitoba Public Service Transformation Strategy and deliver enhanced outcomes for Manitobans.

The Labour Relations Division provides strategic labour relations advice and expertise to government, the negotiation of collective agreements, contract administration, classification and benefits administration, public sector compensation coordination, and research and consultative services.

 The Manitoba government is recognized as one of the top employers within the province and provides a comprehensive compensation and benefits package for its employees which includes extended health care, health spending account, dental care, vision care, long term disability insurance, group life insurance, maternity/paternity and parental leave, family related leave and a defined pension plan. The Manitoba government is also committed to supporting the development of its employees through training and career development opportunities.

To be considered for this competition you must submit an application form. See below for further instructions.

Conditions of Employment:

• Must be legally entitled to work in Canada

• Must provide and maintain a satisfactory Criminal Record Check

Qualifications:
Essential:

• Post-secondary degree in Human Resources, Actuarial Science or a related discipline, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience
• Experience with the design, governance and administration of compensation, benefit and/or pension programs
• Knowledge of pension principles, benefits funding and administration models, and general knowledge of underwriting and actuarial principles
• Experience performing research and qualitative and quantitative analysis with the ability to translate data into meaningful recommendations and reports
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to build and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Excellent written communication skills
• Excellent verbal communication skills with experience preparing and presenting materials to various stakeholders
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills

Desired:

• Knowledge of employment, tax and insurance legislation, and associated regulations
• Certified Employee Benefit Specialist or equivalent designation

To Apply:
PLEASE CLICK HERE TO ACCESS THE APPLICATION FORM that is required to qualify for consideration in this program. The selection board will rely only on information provided in the Application Form to select candidates invited for further assessment. Once you have completed the application form, save it to your computer and email or fax the form to the contact information listed below.

Note: You are not required to submit a cover letter, but may be asked to submit a resume, references, or other documentation at a later point if invited for further consideration.

Duties:
The Compensation and Benefits Analyst performs research, analysis and provides recommendations with respect to compensation and the design, administration, evaluation, and communication of negotiated and legislated employee benefit plans for the Manitoba government and other summary government organizations.
Responsibilities include:

• Researching, analyzing, reporting and providing recommendations on compensation and benefit programs to ensure relevance, value, competitiveness and long-term sustainability. 
• Establishing key performance indicators and monitoring achievements against service agreements, identifying need for corrective action were required.
• Providing analysis of experience reports, renewal proposals, and contracts. Participating in contract negotiations/renewals and the re-marketing of benefit programs, including development and evaluation of specifications. 
• Analyzing pension actuarial reports, valuations, and related data to provide advice regarding sustainability.
• Developing, recommending and implementing benefit and total reward communication strategies for the Manitoba government.
• Consulting and communicating with summary government organizations regarding centrally coordinated benefits administration matters.

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Applicants may request reasonable accommodation related to the materials or activities used throughout the selection process. When applying to this position, please indicate the advertisement number and position title in the subject line and/or body of your email. Your cover letter, resumé and/or application must clearly indicate how you meet the qualifications.

Please be advised that job competitions for represented positions may be grieved by internal represented applicants. Should a selection grievance be filed, information from the competition file will be provided to the grievor's representative. Personal information irrelevant to the grievance and other information protected under legislation will be redacted.

We thank all who apply and advise that only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

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