We are looking for a bilingual Manager, Pension and Benefits to join our team in Sudbury, Ontario. This newly created role offers the opportunity to modernize processes, enhance vendor relationships, and provide strategic leadership in a unionized environment. If you have expertise in defined benefit pension plans and a passion for driving operational excellence and continuous improvement, this position is an exciting chance to make a meaningful impact.

Responsibilities:
• Oversee the administration of pension and benefits programs, ensuring compliance, accuracy, and exceptional service delivery.
• Manage vendor relationships, including pension and benefits administrators, to ensure accountability and optimize performance.
• Lead annual renewals and implement initiatives to enhance plan designs and processes.
• Supervise and support a Pension & Benefits Analyst, fostering growth and development within the team.
• Act as a subject matter expert on defined benefit pension plans, providing guidance and interpretation in a unionized setting.
• Identify and implement opportunities to streamline and automate manual processes for improved efficiency.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to ensure effective communication and understanding of total rewards programs.
• Ensure adherence to relevant legislation, policies, and collective agreements, maintaining regulatory compliance.
• Bilingual proficiency in French and English is essential.
• A minimum of 3–5 years of experience in pension and benefits administration, with strong exposure to defined benefit plans.
• Familiarity with working in unionized environments and interpreting collective agreements.
• Experience in public or institutional sectors such as education, healthcare, government, or banking.
• Strong analytical skills and a commitment to continuous improvement.
• Proven ability to balance hands-on administrative tasks with strategic planning.
• Certification related to pensions or benefits administration is considered an asset.
• Experience with process improvement, automation, or system optimization is highly desirable.

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