Senior Manager, Pensions

ABOUT US

We’re one of Canada’s largest pension investors, with CAD $320.6 billion of net assets as of March 31, 2026. We invest funds for the pension plans of thefederalpublicservice, the Canadian Forces, the Royal Canadian Mounted Police andthe Reserve Force. Headquartered in Ottawa, PSP Investments has its principal business office in Montréal and offices in New York, London and Hong Kong. Capturing and leading complex global investments requires us to work as one to seize valuable opportunities, in close collaboration with some of the world’s top companies.

At PSP Investments, you’ll join a team of motivated and engaged professionals, dedicated to propelling our organization further than ever before.

The Total Rewards team is responsible for the design and management of PSP's global compensation and benefits programs. This team ensures competitive offerings, cross-jurisdictional compliance, and alignment with PSP's strategic objectives. Reporting to the Senior Director, Total Rewards, the Senior Manager will lead global retirement and benefits initiatives, influence PSP's directions, and manage a team of professionals. This role requires subject matter expertise while possessing strong communication skills, the ability to manage multiple complex projects and processes simultaneously, and a commitment to supporting the organization's objectives through competitive total rewards strategies.

As a Senior Manager, Pensions and Benefits, you’ll:

• Ensure the evolution, optimization and continuous improvement of pension and benefits programs, in support of PSP's total rewards strategy
• Ensure the implementation and management of employee benefits and pension programs in multiple jurisdictions, ensuring compliance with local and international regulations
• Ensure the budgetary monitoring of pension and benefits programs and contribute to the identification of optimization opportunities
• Evaluate the effectiveness of current programs, and make recommendations to support business objectives, risk management and employee experience
• Influence management of relationships with external vendors, including supporting service renewal and improvement processes
• Act as a member of the various global pension committees and develop recommendations and presentations to support decision-making
• Lead the communications strategy for the pension and benefits programs, in collaboration with the internal communications and HR teams
• Anticipate the risks and impacts associated with regulatory changes and recommend necessary adjustments to maintain compliant and sustainable programs
• Act as an expert advisor to HR teams and managers on pension and benefits issues
• Lead and develop a team of benefits professionals, fostering a culture of performance and engagement
• Contribute to cross-functional initiatives and ad hoc deliverables within the Total Rewards team

• Bachelor's degree in actuarial science, human resources, business administration or related field (master’s degree or CEBS is an asset)
• Professional designation in actuarial, human resources, compensation or benefits management (CFIF, CFIA, CEBS, etc.) is an asset
• 10+ years of progressive experience in benefits management, including at least 3 to 5 years in a leadership role
• Strong knowledge of global benefits programs and compliance requirements
• Proven ability to lead teams and manage complex relationships with external vendors
• Excellent analytical, negotiation, collaboration and communication skills
• Ability to work in a constantly changing environment with flexibility and a high level of autonomy
• Strong organizational skills, managing competing priorities while meeting deadlines
• Bilingualism:
  English and French (frequent interactions in English with PSP employees based in our offices in Hong Kong, London and New York, and interactions in French with employees in our local offices in Montreal and Ottawa)

We offer a tailored employee experience and competitive total rewards and benefits package
* designed to attract and retain global diverse talent, reward performance, and reinforce business strategies and priorities. Beyond salary and incentive pay…