Senior Pension Specialist (5724)
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Senior Pension Specialist
Organization:
Saskatchewan Teachers' Federation
Province:
Saskatchewan
Location:
Saskatoon
Description:
Our purpose
The Saskatchewan Teachers’ Federation has advanced the interests of teachers and advocated for excellence in public education for more than 80 years. We are a professional organization representing over 13,500 teachers employed in PreK-12 schools across the province who are trusted and respected leaders and partners in education.
What we do
Working with the Federation is more than a job. It’s about contributing, through your professional background, to quality public education. It’s about providing exceptional programs and services that support Saskatchewan teachers and their profession.
What we value
We work as a team, recognizing that we all play a part, directly or indirectly, in realizing our purpose. We are committed to a workplace that engages its diverse workforce and offers a stimulating environment where individuals are provided with opportunities to grow both personally and professionally. We are inclusive and celebrate diversity by supporting an environment where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to contribute their best.
What is the role?
The Senior Pension Specialist works in a collaborative environment and is responsible for a wide variety of professional, technical and analytical activities. This position assists both the Pension Director and the Pension Manager in the planning, implementation and delivery of strategies, goals, programs and services for the Saskatchewan Teachers’ Retirement Plan. This includes the research and preparation of documents and assisting with recommendation implantation. With a focus on service excellence and exceptional member experience, the Senior Pension Specialist is responsible for monitoring and ensuring timely and accurate pension administration services to Plan members and other stakeholders in compliance with provincial and federal pension regulations. The Senior Pension Specialist also serves as a team lead to pension specialists and technicians.
What we offer
- A competitive salary range of $82,506.77 - $107,115.39.
- A 35-hour work week.
- 5 weeks starting vacation and paid time off to deal with family, health and sickness, and compassionate situations.
- 100% employer paid benefits from day one.
- Employer Matching defined contribution plan, saving for your future up to 18%.
- Free parking.
How to apply
For a complete job description and application procedures, please visit our website at https://www.stf.sk.ca/about-stf/careers. The deadline for applications is 5PM, Sunday June 8, 2025.
Requirements:
What you’ll bring
- An undergraduate degree in the area of economics or business administration and a Pension Plan Administration Certificate or equivalent, combined with five years of related pension experience.
- Demonstrated leadership skills.
- Interpersonal skills for dealing with members, employees at all organizational levels and with officials of other organizations.
- Proficiency in Excel and Word.
- Proven oral presentation and written communication skills.
- Established skill in arithmetic and mathematics.
- Experience and/or training in an automated pension administration system.
- Demonstrated ability to interpret and apply pension plan legislation, text, and policies.
- Proficient knowledge of pension plan administration principles, techniques and practices.
- Mature judgment.
- High degree of initiative and motivation.
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively as a team member.