Catholic School Centre
People Services Department
1000 – 5 Avenue SW, Calgary
Overall Accountability
The Pension Specialist provides support and direction to two large employee pension plans for the Calgary Catholic School District, assuring compliance with applicable legislation, plan provisions, and organizational policies.
Specific Accountabilities
- Administers employee enrollments, terminations, status changes, personal information changes, payroll deductions and adjustments, and prior service buyback payments
- Accountable for employee data in the Human Capital Management System and external provider systems
- Provides explanation of information and assistance to employees, pension providers and knowledgeable of pension providers resources for employees
- Resource for Payroll and other People Services Areas
- Conducts audits to guarantee data integrity including monthly balancing in ATRF system
- Ensures compliance with pension plan legislation, plan provisions and the District’s practices, procedures and policies
- Completes timely annual year-end balancing and closing for ATRF and LAPP
- Supports and participates in the triennial external LAPP audit
- Prepares bi-weekly LAPP EFT requisition for payment
- Contributes to and supports broader group benefits administration
Qualifications
- High school diploma
- Post-secondary education in the area of employee pensions
- Minimum of five (5) years’ experience in the area of pensions and/or total compensation
- Experience with an integrated Human Capital Management System, PeopleSoft
- Experience in Payroll an asset
- Experience with Service Now an asset
- Experience with Public Sector Plans (e.g., LAPP, ATRF) an asset
- Experience with large, complex organizations an asset
- Professional certificates from recognized body preferred (CEBS)
- Strong understanding of the principles, concepts and practices of pension administration, including the relevant acts and legislation.
- Strong customer service skills with the ability to explain complex pension information clearly and professionally
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment
- Analytical and problem-solving skills
- Attention to detail and accuracy
- Exemplary interpersonal communication skills, with the ability to deal with confidential material in a manner demonstrating sound judgment and diplomacy
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and advanced Excel skills
- Time management and prioritization skills
The Calgary Catholic School District is committed to fair and accessible employment practices and considers catholicity, equity, diversity, and inclusivity to be foundational to its institutional success.
The Calgary Catholic School District seeks to foster a workplace that reflects the full breadth of the communities it serves.
If selected as the successful candidate for this position, please be aware that you will be required, as a condition of employment, to submit to the District a police information check (PIC) prior to your start date . The check must be issued at the time of the job offer or within the past six months. Please note, the cost of the police information check will be the responsibility of the candidate. NOTE: Applicants who live in Calgary can apply for Police Information Check (PIC) electronically by visiting the following CPS website: https://www.calgary.ca/cps/public-services/police-information-checks.html