Manager, Systems, Pension and Benefit Programs

Government Of Saskatchewan
CA - Regina
January 3, 2025
IT

- Manager, Systems, Pension and Benefit Programs (ADM024834)

Employment Type:
Permanent Full-time

Location(s)

Ministry

Ministry:
005 Education

Salary Range:
$40.375-$50.593 Hourly

Grade:
SGEU.11

The Teachers' Superannuation Commission is seeking an innovative and highly motivated individual with superior problem-solving, analytical, and interpersonal skills for the position of Manager, Systems, Pension and Benefit Programs. This position works closely with system consultants to maintain and enhance customized Penfax and Oracle databases for the recording of pension activities, the operation of the superannuate payroll for over 10,000 superannuates, and survivor payments in excess of $26M monthly.

As the Manager, you will:

Manage the pre-retirement and the superannuate payroll as well as the teachers' dental program.
Provide system analysis and project management to develop technology strategies and manage plans for testing and the implementation of system enhancements.
Oversee the day-to-day administration of the pension and benefits area of the office, providing direction and supervision to the team.
Identify, manage, and analyze risk for the unit, developing policies, procedures, and processes to ensure accurate processing and payment of benefits to plan members.
Oversee and review calculations for retirement and commuted value payments for superannuation plan members, providing direction, guidance, and assistance to team members to interpret complex plan provisions.
Collaborate with the financial operations team to ensure all financial reporting meets their needs.
Design, develop, and submit ad-hoc queries and reports utilizing SQL, MS Query, and Excel to obtain accounting, statistical, mathematical, or general information.
Lead and/or participate in process reviews, projects, and new initiatives relating to various benefits plans, in collaboration with the Executive Director and other stakeholders.
Analyze trends and issues, gather and evaluate relevant data, identify risks, develop options, and solutions.

What you will need:

Knowledge of legislation as it applies to the administration of pension and benefit plans.
Knowledge of various user acceptance testing methodologies, pension, dental, and group life insurance programs, and automated pension and benefit systems.
Strong knowledge of software applications including database functions, extracting statistical information, conducting analysis, and development and maintenance of test environments as well as the Microsoft Office Suite programs.
Effective leadership and coaching skills to lead and guide team members.
Strong written and oral communication skills.
Strong analytical and decision-making skills to provide direction and develop solutions.
Flexibility and proactivity to positively accept new challenges.

Typically, the knowledge, skills, and abilities for this position would be obtained through a bachelor's degree in business or public administration or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Having obtained a Certified Employee Benefit Specialist (CEBS) or Pension Plan Administration Certificate (PPAC) designation would be considered an asset.

The Teachers' Superannuation Commission is responsible for providing pensions and benefits for plan members in accordance with current legislation.

We are committed to workplace diversity.

Hours of Work:
A - SGEU Office 36 - one day off every two weeks.

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Read the full job description and apply online on the recuiter's web-site

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