Senior Pension Specialist

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Job Details - Senior Pension Specialist (5815)

Our purpose:
The Saskatchewan Teachers’ Federation has advanced the interests of teachers and advocated for excellence in public education for more than 90 years. We are a professional organization representing over 14,000 teachers employed in PreK-12 schools across the province who are trusted and respected leaders and partners in education.

What we do:

Working with the Federation is more than a job. It’s about contributing, through your professional background, to quality public education. It’s about providing exceptional programs and services that support Saskatchewan teachers and their profession.

What we value:
We work as a team, recognizing that we all play a part, directly or indirectly, in realizing our purpose. We are committed to a workplace that engages its diverse workforce and offers a stimulating environment where individuals are provided with opportunities to grow both personally and professionally. We are inclusive and celebrate diversity by supporting an environment where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to contribute their best.

About the team:
The Saskatchewan Teachers’ Retirement Plan staff administer the pension plan that covers Saskatchewan teachers, ensuring they have a lifetime pension on retirement. The STRP staff use their professional skills to provide accurate calculations and support to teachers planning and during their retirement.

What you’ll do:

The Senior Pension Specialist works in a collaborative environment and is responsible for a wide variety of professional, technical and analytical activities. This position plays a significant role in assisting both the Director, Pension and the Manager, Pension Member Experience in the planning, implementation and delivery of strategies, goals, programs and services for the Saskatchewan Teachers’ Retirement Plan. With a focus on service excellence and exceptional member experience, the Senior Pension Specialist is responsible for monitoring and ensuring timely and accurate pension administration services to Plan members.

Requirements

An undergraduate degree in the area of economics or business administration, combined with five years of related pension, benefit, or total rewards experience.

Strong customer service skills.

Demonstrated leadership skills.

Established interpersonal skills in dealing with members, employees at all organizational levels and with officials of other organizations.

Proficiency in Excel and Word.

Effective communication skills.

Demonstrated skill in arithmetic and mathematics.

Experience and/or training in an automated administration system.

Demonstrated ability to interpret and apply plan texts, legislation, and/or policies.

Knowledge of total rewards principles, techniques and practices.

Mature judgment.

High degree of initiative and motivation.

Demonstrated ability to work effectively as a team member.

A Pension Plan Administration Certification Certificate or equivalent is a strong asset. If the successful candidate does not hold a PPAC certification, they will be required to obtain it.

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