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Senior Specialist, Pension & Benefits
Recruiter / HR / Admin
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Remote / WFH
Mackenzie Finanacial Corporation
Job Description
Benefits
Pulled from the full job description
Paid time off
Dental care
Disability insurance
RRSP match
Full job description
Job Description:
Referral Level: Level 1
Mackenzie Investments
IGM Financial Inc. is a leading wealth and asset management company in Canada, managing approximately $310 billion in assets as of December 31, 2025. It offers financial planning and investment services to over two million Canadians through IG Wealth Management and Mackenzie Investments.
Mackenzie Investments, founded in 1967, is a key part of IGM's business model, serving as a comprehensive asset-management partner for Canadian financial advisors and their clients.
At Mackenzie Investments You Can Build Your Career with Confidence. We are proud to be recognized as one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers for the fourth consecutive year and one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers. Our vision and strategy aim to innovate the industry and support Canadians in achieving their financial goals.
Join our team to engage in continuous learning and skill development in a supportive environment. Experience the best of both worlds with our hybrid work environment, where you spend three days a week in the office, connecting, collaborating, and enjoying quality time with your amazing colleagues! Our Values: Be better; we strive for improvement in everything we do. Be accountable; we foster clarity and are empowered to act responsibly. Be a team; we are united to drive collective impact to achieve our goals.
The Role: The Senior Specialist, Pension & Benefits is responsible for the end-to-end delivery and continuous improvement of benefits, retirement and recognition programs, ensuring effective program management and positive employee experience. The role combines program expertise with a strong focus on process optimization, risk management, and data driven insights. As a trusted subject-matter expert, the Senior Specialist partners with internal teams and vendors to resolve complex matters, strengthen controls, and modernize program delivery through simplification, automation, and improved digital tools—contributing to broader Benefits and Pension transformation initiatives.
This is an ideal opportunity for a benefits or HR professional who enjoys balancing operational excellence with innovation, using data and judgment to drive meaningful improvements to both the employee experience and program sustainability.
Key Responsibilities:
Program Delivery & Management
Lead the end-to-end employee experience for group benefits, international and retirement plans, ensuring clear communication, timely coordination, and a supportive employee journey. This includes program enrollment, life cycle changes, leave of absence and processing of program payroll contribution.
Engage effectively with diverse internal and external contacts on program matters, using strong judgment to proactively identify and resolve complex program matters.
Ensure program documentation, resources, and employee-facing tools are accurate, accessible, and easy to navigate.
Develop and maintain reporting that provides clear, actionable insights for leadership. Review and integrate audit controls to ensure risk mitigation and accurate program management
Process Improvement, Innovation & Employee Experience
Continuously evaluate how we work today and redesign workflows to drive efficiency and a smoother employee experience.
Identify opportunities for simplification, automation, and improved digital experience.
Champion new ways of working and help embed modern best practices contributing to broader Benefits and Pension transformation and operational excellence initiatives.
Qualifications:
3-5 years of experience administering/managing an HR program; prior program management experience is considered an asset.
Bachelor’s degree in business / human resources or equivalent experience.
Certified Employee Benefits Specialist (CEBS) or Human Resources Designation (CPHR, CHRP) is considered an asset
Strong communicator who can simplify complex information for diverse audiences and collaborate well with others.
Demonstrated experience improving processes, implementing new tools, or simplifying workflows.
Basic SAP and/or SuccessFactors experience is an asset.
Experience with automation tools, or AI-driven enhancements is an asset.
Comfort working with data to drive insights and decisions.
Bilingualism (English & French) is considered an asset for this role.
The expected annual base salary range for this role is $65,000- $91,000, which is determined based on skills, knowledge and experience and geographic location. In addition to base salary, this role is eligible for annual short-term incentive, health and well-being benefits, retirement and savings plan, paid time off and career development.
Benefits:
COMPETITIVE COMPENSATION & RECOGNITION: competitive base salary, performance-weighted bonus, education/career support, option to join Employee Share Purchase Plan with employer matching component.
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS & INSURANCE: competitive health and dental coverage, flexible plan for you and your family and short-term & long-term disability plans.
RETIREMENT SAVINGS PROGRAMS: voluntary Group RRSP enrolment with employer matching component.
WORK LIFE BALANCE: paid volunteer days, competitive time off including 10 wellness days off, WorkPerks discount program, hybrid & flex work arrangements.
INCLUSIVE CULTURE AND DIVERSITY: living our core values: Be a Team, Be Accountable, Be Better, engaging with community through Business Resource Groups (BRG communities are volunteer employee-led groups formed around a common interest, identity, or background).
IGM is a diverse workplace committed to doing business inclusively - this starts with having a representative workforce! We encourage applications from all qualified candidates that represent the diversity present across Canada – including racialized persons, women, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ community, gender diverse and neurodiverse individuals, as well as all who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas.
Mackenzie Investments is an accessible employer committed to providing barrier-free recruitment experience. If you require accommodation or this information in an alternate format at any stage of the recruitment process, please reach out to the Talent Acquisition team who will work with you to meet your needs.
How to Apply: Interested candidates are invited to submit their resume and a cover letter detailing their qualifications and experience to https://www.mackenzieinvestments.com/en/careers.
Artificial Intelligence in Recruitment: As part of our Talent Acquisition process, we may use artificial intelligence and automated tools to support activities such as candidate sourcing, application review, and interview scheduling. These tools support the recruitment process; all hiring decisions are made by people.
We thank all applicants for their interest in Mackenzie Investments; however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
Please apply by August 7 2026.
Pulled from the full job description
Paid time off
Dental care
Disability insurance
RRSP match
Full job description
Job Description:
Referral Level: Level 1
Mackenzie Investments
IGM Financial Inc. is a leading wealth and asset management company in Canada, managing approximately $310 billion in assets as of December 31, 2025. It offers financial planning and investment services to over two million Canadians through IG Wealth Management and Mackenzie Investments.
Mackenzie Investments, founded in 1967, is a key part of IGM's business model, serving as a comprehensive asset-management partner for Canadian financial advisors and their clients.
At Mackenzie Investments You Can Build Your Career with Confidence. We are proud to be recognized as one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers for the fourth consecutive year and one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers. Our vision and strategy aim to innovate the industry and support Canadians in achieving their financial goals.
Join our team to engage in continuous learning and skill development in a supportive environment. Experience the best of both worlds with our hybrid work environment, where you spend three days a week in the office, connecting, collaborating, and enjoying quality time with your amazing colleagues! Our Values: Be better; we strive for improvement in everything we do. Be accountable; we foster clarity and are empowered to act responsibly. Be a team; we are united to drive collective impact to achieve our goals.
The Role: The Senior Specialist, Pension & Benefits is responsible for the end-to-end delivery and continuous improvement of benefits, retirement and recognition programs, ensuring effective program management and positive employee experience. The role combines program expertise with a strong focus on process optimization, risk management, and data driven insights. As a trusted subject-matter expert, the Senior Specialist partners with internal teams and vendors to resolve complex matters, strengthen controls, and modernize program delivery through simplification, automation, and improved digital tools—contributing to broader Benefits and Pension transformation initiatives.
This is an ideal opportunity for a benefits or HR professional who enjoys balancing operational excellence with innovation, using data and judgment to drive meaningful improvements to both the employee experience and program sustainability.
Key Responsibilities:
Program Delivery & Management
Lead the end-to-end employee experience for group benefits, international and retirement plans, ensuring clear communication, timely coordination, and a supportive employee journey. This includes program enrollment, life cycle changes, leave of absence and processing of program payroll contribution.
Engage effectively with diverse internal and external contacts on program matters, using strong judgment to proactively identify and resolve complex program matters.
Ensure program documentation, resources, and employee-facing tools are accurate, accessible, and easy to navigate.
Develop and maintain reporting that provides clear, actionable insights for leadership. Review and integrate audit controls to ensure risk mitigation and accurate program management
Process Improvement, Innovation & Employee Experience
Continuously evaluate how we work today and redesign workflows to drive efficiency and a smoother employee experience.
Identify opportunities for simplification, automation, and improved digital experience.
Champion new ways of working and help embed modern best practices contributing to broader Benefits and Pension transformation and operational excellence initiatives.
Qualifications:
3-5 years of experience administering/managing an HR program; prior program management experience is considered an asset.
Bachelor’s degree in business / human resources or equivalent experience.
Certified Employee Benefits Specialist (CEBS) or Human Resources Designation (CPHR, CHRP) is considered an asset
Strong communicator who can simplify complex information for diverse audiences and collaborate well with others.
Demonstrated experience improving processes, implementing new tools, or simplifying workflows.
Basic SAP and/or SuccessFactors experience is an asset.
Experience with automation tools, or AI-driven enhancements is an asset.
Comfort working with data to drive insights and decisions.
Bilingualism (English & French) is considered an asset for this role.
The expected annual base salary range for this role is $65,000- $91,000, which is determined based on skills, knowledge and experience and geographic location. In addition to base salary, this role is eligible for annual short-term incentive, health and well-being benefits, retirement and savings plan, paid time off and career development.
Benefits:
COMPETITIVE COMPENSATION & RECOGNITION: competitive base salary, performance-weighted bonus, education/career support, option to join Employee Share Purchase Plan with employer matching component.
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS & INSURANCE: competitive health and dental coverage, flexible plan for you and your family and short-term & long-term disability plans.
RETIREMENT SAVINGS PROGRAMS: voluntary Group RRSP enrolment with employer matching component.
WORK LIFE BALANCE: paid volunteer days, competitive time off including 10 wellness days off, WorkPerks discount program, hybrid & flex work arrangements.
INCLUSIVE CULTURE AND DIVERSITY: living our core values: Be a Team, Be Accountable, Be Better, engaging with community through Business Resource Groups (BRG communities are volunteer employee-led groups formed around a common interest, identity, or background).
IGM is a diverse workplace committed to doing business inclusively - this starts with having a representative workforce! We encourage applications from all qualified candidates that represent the diversity present across Canada – including racialized persons, women, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ community, gender diverse and neurodiverse individuals, as well as all who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas.
Mackenzie Investments is an accessible employer committed to providing barrier-free recruitment experience. If you require accommodation or this information in an alternate format at any stage of the recruitment process, please reach out to the Talent Acquisition team who will work with you to meet your needs.
How to Apply: Interested candidates are invited to submit their resume and a cover letter detailing their qualifications and experience to https://www.mackenzieinvestments.com/en/careers.
Artificial Intelligence in Recruitment: As part of our Talent Acquisition process, we may use artificial intelligence and automated tools to support activities such as candidate sourcing, application review, and interview scheduling. These tools support the recruitment process; all hiring decisions are made by people.
We thank all applicants for their interest in Mackenzie Investments; however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
Please apply by August 7 2026.
