Director, Plan Growth and Partnership

Job Description
Salary Range:
$123,100.01 $173,500.11 per annum

Union/Excluded:
Excluded

Security Screening:
Required

Job Type:
Regular full time

Additional Info:
Travel will be required.

Join Us in Shaping the future of retirement security in British Columbia
The Municipal Pension Plan (MPP) is seeking a business development and relationship driven professional to join our team as the Director, Plan Growth and Partnership. This newly created role is central to our mission of expanding access to defined benefit pensions across the province. Bringing proven business development expertise, as the Director, Plan Growth and Partnership, you will spearhead the development and execution of innovative outreach and engagement strategies, cultivating long-term partnerships with new employers and stakeholders. You'll serve as a trusted advisor and subject matter expert, guiding prospective employers through the value and benefits of joining the MPP.

In this high-impact role, you'll lead the creation and implementation of key initiatives such as the Employer Outreach and Engagement Strategy. You'll work closely with executive level contacts, unions, and plan members to identify opportunities for growth, and represent the interests of the MPP. If you are a visionary leader with a passion for driving pension plan growth, we invite you to help us extend the reach of one of Canada's largest and most respected pension plans.

About the Team
The Office of the Municipal Pension Board of Trustees (Board Office) provides professional and operational services to the Municipal Pension Board of Trustees (Board), supporting trustees in meeting their governance and fiduciary obligations; carries out the day-to-day board operations; and serves as the key liaison between the board and plan partners, appointing authorities, agents, service providers, plan members and employers, and other stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead Vision and Strategy: Develop and implement high-impact outreach and engagement plans to drive new business growth.

• Business Development: Identify and secure new partnerships, plan transfers, and expand reach to new employer segments.

• Framework Development: Create and manage workplans, reporting, analytics, and risk assessments to prioritize key initiatives.

• Innovation and Expansion: Lead consultations to represent MPP's interests and expand membership.

• Relationship Management: Oversee existing relationships, support service needs, and engage plan members to raise awareness.

• Problem Solving: Address complex issues with innovative solutions to ensure successful program delivery.

• Leadership: Inspire and guide the expansion team to achieve their full potential with clear performance metrics.

• Influence and Trust: Build and manage relationships to positively influence stakeholders towards MPP's goals.

• RFP Management: Prepare responses to RFPs and discuss enrolment terms with employers.

• Education and Presentation: Educate employers, unions, and members about MPP's value through various formats.

• Advocacy: Explain MPP's benefits within the pension landscape of British Columbia.

• Strategic Contributions: Support critical initiatives defined by senior leaders.

Qualifications
Must have

• Bachelor's degree in communication, public relations, business administration or the equivalent and a minimum of 7 years of related experience.
• Related experience must include the following:
  • Client relations or business establishment or equivalent experience in the pension, investment, finance or insurance industry.
  • Previous consultative sales and marketing experience are required
  • Investigative and research skills; including sales projections and cost modelling
  • Experience negotiating contracts and deals.
  • Experience creating and making presentations with the capability of effectively influencing decision making.
  • Experience with project management in a deadline-driven and complex environment.
  • Experience managing multiple client engagements across a diverse range of clients and partners.
  • Demonstrated experience using Microsoft Suite products, SharePoint, and in-house databases.
  • Valid BC Driver's license.
• An equivalent combination of education, training and relevant experience may be considered.

Nice to have:

• 5 years of experience interpreting legislative requirements related to pension administration preferred.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Well-developed communication and presentation skills.

• Ability to travel when necessary.

• Demonstrated technical competency and creates innovative solutions.

• Superior time management and organization skills with an ability to handle competing tasks.

• Exceptional communication skills to set and manage expectations at all levels both within MPP and with employers and the board.

• Strong ability to be able to positively influence key decision makers.

• Innovative, curious, and creative problem solver.

• Excellent analytical and quantitative skills and ability to perform in-depth analysis.

• Entrepreneurial, self-motivated, and results oriented.

• An ability to balance priorities, work independently with minimal guidance, lead projects and thrive in a high-performance team environment.

Willingness Statements

• Travel is necessary to meet the Corporation's operational needs, including overnight in both rural and urban areas.

• Travel may be required in adverse but reasonable weather conditions.

• Use of personal vehicle for work-related travel may be required, with appropriate insurance. Expenses will be reimbursed.

• This position may require working irregular hours, including occasional evenings and weekends.

Application requirements
Cover letter: Required.

Resume: A resume is required as part of your application. Ensure your resume includes your education, the start and end dates (month and year) of your employment, and any relevant information that relate to the job requirements.

Applications will be accepted until 11:59 pm PST on the closing date. Late applications will not be considered.

Diversity & Inclusion
BC Pension Corporation is an equal opportunity employer committed to establishing an inclusive, equitable, and accessible environment for all. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status or any other basis protected by applicable law.

We are committed to ensuring that reasonable accommodations are made available to persons with disabilities during the recruitment, assessment and selection processes and will provide reasonable accommodations upon request. If you require assistance or accommodation due to a disability, please email us at jobs@pensionsbc.ca

Thank you for your interest in working with us. We will let you know about your status in this competition as soon as possible. If you have questions about this opportunity, please email us at jobs@pensionsbc.ca

About Us
BC Pension Corporation is one of the largest professional pension service providers in Canada. We serve over 718,000 active and retired members and more than 1,000 plan employers, paying out nearly $500 million in benefits each month (over 5.8 billion a year) to over 233,000 retirees.

One in eight BC citizens is a member of one of the five pension plans we serve. Services include providing plan information to members and employers, managing contributions and members records, paying pension benefits, and providing policy, financial and communication services to plan boards. We are a community of dedicated professionals who share common beliefs about client service and a desire to make our organization an even better place tomorrow than it is today.

Please apply through our career page.

Education : Bachelor’s degree

Experience : 5 years or more