Specialist, Rewards

The Baycrest Corporate Centre for Geriatric Care

has an exciting opportunity for a

Total Rewards Specialist

Human Resources

Posting Number: 10003

Position Type: Temporary Full Time (12 months)

Shift Type: Day

Bi-Weekly Hours: 70 Hours

Union: Non-Union

Date Posted: June 15, 2026

Internal Closing Date: June 22, 2026

About Us

The Baycrest Corporate Centre for Geriatric Care (BCCGC) serves as the corporate head office for the Baycrest Seniors Care family of companies, supporting our hospital, long-term care home, research centre, education programs and residential living communities. As the administrative and organizational hub of a system fully dedicated to aging and brain health, BCCGC brings people, our shared values and system-wide services together to strengthen care and experiences for older adults.

Grounded in the values of being inclusive, collaborative, ambitious, respectful and excellent, BCCGC fosters an environment where teams thrive and collaboration drives success. From enterprise planning to day-to-day operational support, BCCGC helps ensure the Baycrest vision — a world where every older person lives with purpose, fulfilment and dignity — comes to life.

Job Summary

The Total Rewards Specialist supports the development, administration, and continuous improvement of Baycrest’s benefits and compensation programs, ensuring alignment with the organization’s vision, values, and strategic priorities.

Acting as a subject matter expert, the Specialist builds consultative and collaborative relationships with HR partners, operational leaders, and employees to support and enhance total rewards initiatives. The role provides input into the Total Rewards philosophy, vision, and strategy established by the HR leaders, and supports their effective implementation.

The Specialist is responsible for maintaining total rewards policies, programs, and processes, and for ensuring their consistent execution across Human Resources and Payroll functions. This position also serves as a key resource, delivering accurate and timely total rewards information to internal and external stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the day-to-day administration of benefits and compensation programs. Serve as the escalation point for complex internal and external inquiries, providing expert guidance and recommendations. Ensure total rewards content is accurate and up to date on the intranet in collaboration with Communications.
• Administer sick leave programs for all employees, including those eligible and ineligible for the Hospital of Ontario Disability Income Plan (HOODIP), in partnership with Occupational Health & Safety, HR Operations, managers, and employees.
• Support and actively participate in the annual compensation cycle, including data analysis, report preparation, development of communication materials, and coordination with HR, Payroll, and leaders to ensure seamless execution.
• Deliver high-quality analytics and insights by gathering, analyzing, and presenting data through regular and ad hoc reports and dashboards. Support collective bargaining activities through costing analysis, market benchmarking, and implementation of negotiated agreements.
• Monitor market trends, conduct research, and develop recommendations to enhance total rewards programs, processes, and tools, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and best practices.
• Coordinate and complete annual compensation and benchmarking surveys, including submissions for external organizations and internal unions to support market competitiveness and bargaining readiness.
• Oversee the administration of employee benefits programs, including identifying opportunities to optimize costs, improve efficiency, and enhance plan design. Support the annual benefits renewal process through cost analysis, design evaluation, and communication development.
• Support and maintain the job evaluation process, providing recommendations on job classifications, salary structures, and pay bands. Support implementation and communication of changes, ensuring internal equity and compliance with pay equity legislation.
• Act as a subject matter expert in compensation programs, supporting the design,…