Sr. Specialist, Pension and Actuarial

Come make your difference in communities across Canada, where authenticity, trust and making connections is valued – as we shape the future of Canadian retail, together. Our unique position as one of the country's largest employers, coupled with our commitment to positively impact the lives of all Canadians, provides our colleagues a range of opportunities and experiences to help Canadians Live Life Well®.

At Loblaw Companies Limited, we succeed through collaboration and commitment and set a high bar for ourselves and those around us. Whether you are just starting your career, re-entering the workforce, or looking for a new job, this is where you belong. 

Please note Loblaw's Return to Office Policy, is 4 days in the office

Sr. Specialist, Pension and Actuarial - Toronto

What You'll Do:

Day to day administration support of our pension and savings programs:

• Review and respond to pension issues and member queries

• Special case calculations and executive administration

• Review and audit of work performed by vendors including benefit calculations and annual statements

• Member presentations and member communication

Pension funding and actuarial support:

• Review of actuarial funding valuation reports and updates on funded positions

• Plan funding analysis and strategy

• Costings including DB and DC projections

Governance and regulatory Compliance:

• Review of plan amendments and plan documents

• Ensure plans comply with regulation including plan filings and any changes to regulations and actuarial requirements

• Support of US plans, as required

Other responsibilities:

• Assist in the preparation of quarterly Board meeting materials

• Special project work

• Liaise with our business partners, relevant stakeholders, service providers and vendors.

What You Bring:

• 5 – 10 years of actuarial pension and administration experience

• Excellent project management and organizational skills

• Strong communication skills both verbal and written

• Strong actuarial knowledge and understanding of pension legislation

• Work effectively in a team environment, and contributes to a positive, effective team atmosphere.

• Possess a strong work ethic, is responsive and reliable

Our commitment to Sustainability and Social Impact is an essential part of the way we do business, and we focus our attention on areas where we can have the greatest impact. Our approach to sustainability and social impact is based on three pillars – Environment, Sourcing and Community – and we are constantly looking for ways to demonstrate leadership in these important areas. Our CORE Values – Care, Ownership, Respect and Excellence – guide all our decision-making and come to life through our Blue Culture. We offer our colleagues progressive careers, comprehensive training, flexibility, and other competitive benefits – these are some of the many reasons why we are one of Canada’s Top Employers, Canada’s Best Diversity Employers, Canada’s Greenest Employers & Canada’s Top Employers for Young People.

If you are unsure whether your experience matches every requirement above, we encourage you to apply anyway. We are looking for varied perspectives which include diverse experiences that we can add to our team.

We have a long-standing focus on diversity, equity and inclusion because we know it will make our company a better place to work and shop. We are committed to creating accessible environments for our colleagues, candidates and customers. Requests for accommodation due to a disability (which may be visible or invisible, temporary or permanent) can be made at any stage of application and employment. We encourage candidates to make their accommodation needs known so that we can provide equitable opportunities.  
 
Please Note:
Candidates who are 18 years or older are required to complete a criminal background check. Details will be provided through the application process.

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