Pensions & Savings Specialist

Job summary

The Pensions & Savings Specialist serves as a subject matter expert responsible for the design, governance, and compliance of pension and savings programs. They partner with internal stakeholders and external vendors to ensure programs are financially sound and aligned with regulatory requirements.

Job details

At Suncor, we produce and provide energy. When you join Suncor, you become part of a company that has built a solid foundation for both business and employee success. We are a place where talented people thrive. As part of our team, you play a vital role in delivering energy we all rely on, and you'll make a meaningful impact in the communities where we live and work. RELOCATION ASSISTANCE PROVIDED! We’re hiring a Pensions & Savings Specialist to provide senior-level subject matter expertise and advisory support related to the design, governance, administration, and compliance of pension and savings programs in Canada. You’ll partners closely with internal stakeholders and external vendors to ensure pension programs are compliant, financially sound, well-governed, and aligned with business objectives and employee needs. What we offer: We recognize your contribution and offer a range of rewards and development opportunities designed to support your success. Benefits/perks listed below may vary depending on the nature of your employment with Suncor and the region where you work. Strong compensation: we offer competitive compensation, regional-based uplifts, annual bonuses, and long-term financial rewards. We also help you save for your future by offering pension programs, and savings plans with company matching Benefits: utilize an employee assistance program and comprehensive company-paid health, dental, and vision benefits for you and your family to support your mental, physical, and financial well-being Generous time-off: enjoy generous paid vacation time and personal time-off to recharge and maintain a healthy work-life balance Talent development programs: Internal mobility, succession planning, and employee training and development programs are just a few ways we’re dedicated to your development Relocation assistance: We provide support with lease cancellation or home sale, temporary accommodations, rental home search, moving and storage costs, spousal assistance and more Minimum Requirements: 10 years of progressive experience in pensions, pension finance or administration within a corporate, consulting or institutional environment A bachelor’s degree in business, finance, legal or related field or related certifications and experience Deep knowledge of pension legislation with respect to defined benefit and defined contribution, pension tax regulations, employment/labour standards and privacy regulations Strong financial acumen and skills with respect to reporting, asset reconciliations and audit processes Demonstrated ability to partner effectively in complex, regulated and changing organizations Ability to manage complexity, ambiguity, and competing priorities Don’t have all the qualifications listed? That’s ok! Apply anyway. We acknowledge the value of transferrable skills. Responsibilities: Serve as a subject matter expert and trusted advisor on DB/DC pension and savings program design, governance, administration, and compliance Partner with HR, Finance, Legal, Payroll, Procurement, and external partners to resolve complex pension issues and support informed decision-making Ensure compliance with Canadian pension legislation, Income Tax Act requirements, employment standards, and privacy laws Support pension governance frameworks, including policies, procedures, committee materials, and documented decision-making Monitor regulatory developments and assess impacts, recommending and implementing mitigation strategies as needed Support audits, regulatory filings, compliance reviews, and issue remediation. Support selection, onboarding, and ongoing oversight of pension vendors (administrators, trustees, custodians, actuaries, consultants, insurers) Support pension financial reporting, funding, actuarial valuations, audits, and reconciliations and ensure accuracy and integrity of pension assets, contributions, benefit payments, and expenses Lead or support pension-related projects, including regulatory changes, vendor transitions, system implementations, and governance improvements. Location and other key details: This is an office-based role. You will work out of our Calgary head office, located in the Suncor Energy Centre at 150 – 6th Ave S.W. Hours of work are a regular in-office 40-hour work week, Monday to Friday, with the potential for extended work hours based on business need Think we are a fit? Apply now! Suncor is committed to providing equal opportunities for employment and building an inclusive, results-oriented and high-performance culture where all members of our team feel safe, valued and respected.

What you’ll do

The Pensions & Savings Specialist serves as a subject matter expert responsible for the design, governance, and compliance of pension and savings programs. They partner with internal stakeholders and external vendors to ensure programs are financially sound and aligned with regulatory requirements.

Requirements

Candidates must have at least 10 years of progressive experience in pension finance or administration within a corporate or institutional environment. A bachelor’s degree in business, finance, or a related field is required, along with deep knowledge of pension legislation and financial reporting.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation • Annual bonuses • Long-term financial rewards • Pension programs • Savings plans • Company matching • Employee assistance program • Health benefits • Dental benefits • Vision benefits • Paid vacation • Personal time-off • Internal mobility • Succession planning • Employee training and development • Relocation assistance

Listed skills

• Financial Reporting · Preferred
• Compliance · Preferred
• Stakeholder Management · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Pension design
• Pension governance
• Pension administration
• Compliance
• Financial reporting
• Asset reconciliation
• Audit processes
• Defined benefit
• Defined contribution
• Pension legislation
• Income Tax Act
• Stakeholder management
• Vendor management
• Risk mitigation
• Strategic advisory
• Financial Acumen
• Program Design
• Business Objectives
• Time Off Management
• Audit Processes
• Talent Development
• Actuarial Science
• Auditing
• Corporate Finance
• Decision Making
• Procurement
• Consulting
• Training And Development
• Employee Assistance Programs
• Finance
• Income Tax
• Sales
• Financial Statements
• Governance
• Legislation
• Privacy Law
• Succession Planning
• Regulatory Filings
• Mitigation
• Regulatory Developments
• System Implementation

Job areas

• Human Resources
• Finance & Accounting
• Energy
• Consulting
• Savings Counselor
• Unclassified Specialized Occupation