Capital Power is a growth-oriented North American energy company seeking a Program Lead for Pension, Benefits & Abilities Management. The successful candidate will support the strategic design and governance of Capital Power's pension, benefits, and abilities management programs across Canada and the U.S. The role requires a subject matter expert with experience in pension and benefits, ideally in a dual-country context, with strong knowledge of Canadian and U.S. pension legislation, benefits regulations, and disability compliance requirements.
Requirements
- Design, implement, and evolve pension, benefits, and disability management programs to support talent attraction, retention, and employee well-being.
- Ensure adherence to federal/provincial and U.S. regulations; maintain governance frameworks and reporting for leadership and board committees.
- Manage relationships with consultants, brokers, and third-party administrators; lead RFPs, contract negotiations, and monitor service performance.
- Provide guidance and training to HR teams; support complex case resolution and prepare materials for Pension Committee and Board presentations.
- Oversee short-term and long-term disability programs; develop return-to-work strategies and monitor trends to improve employee experience.
- Lead or support cross-functional Total Rewards projects, including plan redesigns, system implementations, and M&A integrations.
- Monitor enrollment, utilization, and cost trends; analyze claims and provider performance; support surveys and reporting requirements.
- Drive communication initiatives and maintain accurate program information on internal platforms; enhance Workday functionality for Total Rewards processes.
Benefits
- Flexible and affordable employee benefits
- Retirement savings
- Paid time off programs
- Comprehensive onboarding, training, and programs supporting career development
- Relocation assistance (dependent on posting requirements)
