Managing the design and administration of compensation, recognition, benefit, and retirement saving programs is the core of this role within the People & Culture team. The Manager, Total Rewards provides support and counsel on total rewards matters to the People & Culture team and senior leaders across the organization.
Responsibilities
Lead Aviso’s annual compensation planning process, including the review and planning of salary adjustments and incentive awards
Partner cross-functionally with Finance and other departments to support the planning and budgeting process
Execute the cyclical and ad-hoc incentive and executive compensation processes, including stakeholder communications, vendor management, data gathering and validation, reward calculations, payroll file submission, and employee statement distribution
Oversee the annual compensation survey process and cyclical market reviews, translating trends and insights into actionable recommendations that maintain the competitive positioning of Aviso pay structures and programs
Act as Chair of the Job Evaluation Committee, ensuring protocols are followed, new committee members are trained and organized, and job changes and structural updates are reflected in the HRIS
Working with Aviso’s external vendors, oversee the program governance and delivery of the Company’s benefit, disability, medical accommodation, and retirement savings programs
Create and maintain program documentation and resources to support organizational awareness/education
Play a lead role in the development, adoption, and ongoing operation of Aviso’s enterprise recognition strategy and program
Conceptualize and develop frameworks, manage program budgets, integrate recognition into broader total reward strategy, define and leverage metrics and KPIs, and train/communicate with stakeholders to drive a culture of recognition
Monitor external legislative and the competitive environment to ensure compliance with applicable laws across Canada and identify trends and opportunities in the rewards landscape
Oversee all Aviso Pay Transparency and Pay Equity reviews and filings, including data collection and analysis, stakeholder engagement and training, and reporting/communication of results
Act as a strategic partner on Total Rewards related matters to leaders across the organization
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Human Resources, or a related discipline required; or the equivalent combination of education/experience
Completed or working towards Certified Compensation Professional (CCP) is an asset
7+ years of progressive experience within Total Rewards with at least 2 years of experience in a Total Rewards management role
Experience managing the implementation and ongoing operation of an HR system interfaced enterprise level recognition program and driving an organization’s recognition strategy
Millions of jobs, with real people getting hired every day
200,000+
New jobs added daily
7,000,000+
Verified job listings
1,000,000+
Tailored applications submitted
Demonstrated proficiency in HRIS systems and compensation analysis tools
Experience working with compensation planning tools, reporting tools, and/or using Workday are assets
Comprehensive understanding of job evaluation, job families, salary structures, incentive plan design, pay equity, and recognition
Experience implementing new job structures is an asset
Experience analyzing, evaluating, and administering health benefit, retirement, wellness, paid time off, medical accommodation, and perquisite plans
Advanced knowledge of MS Office, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
Ability in Excel to manage and analyze large data sets, write complex formulas, and develop impactful reporting
Knowledgeable in market surveys, analytics, and compliance programs such as pay equity and pay transparency
Experience in the Financial Services industry is an asset
Proactive self-starter who can approach challenges with curiosity, pulling insights from multiple data points, and distilling them into clear, actionable recommendations
Ability to build reward programs that are inclusive, scalable, and meet the future needs of Aviso
Influencer who is skilled at working across functions, building alignment when perspectives differ, and actively seeking input to strengthen outcomes
Consultative and collaborative communication style with the ability to translate complex concepts and information in a manner that is meaningful for the audience
Ability to look beyond Total Rewards to understand how the team's work drives broader organizational goals
Possess project management skills with the ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Ability to handle highly sensitive and confidential information with tact and professionalism
Fluent communication skills in English are required
Bilingual skills in French are an asset
Benefits
Excellent health, dental, and insurance benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees
Generous vacation time, fitness benefit, parental leave top-up options
Matching contributions to our retirement program
Commitment to the continuous improvement of our staff through learning & development and an education assistance program
Regular social events to foster teamwork
About the Company
Aviso is a leading wealth management and investment services provider for the Canadian financial industry, with approximately $145 billion in total assets under administration and management, and over 1,000 employees. The company is building a comprehensive, technology-enabled, client-centric wealth services ecosystem. Aviso is a trusted partner for nearly all credit unions across Canada, in addition to a wide range of portfolio managers, investment dealers, insurance and trust companies, and introducing brokers. Its partners depend on Aviso for specific solutions that give them a competitive edge in a rapidly evolving, highly competitive industry. Aviso's investment dealer and mutual fund dealer and its insurance services support thousands of investment advisors. Its asset manager, NEI Investments, specializes in investing responsibly. Its online brokerage, Qtrade Direct Investing®, empowers self-directed investors, and its fully automated investing service, Qtrade Guided Portfolios®, serves investors who prefer a hands-off approach. Aviso Correspondent Partners provides custodial and carrying broker services to a wide range of firms. Aviso has offices in Toronto, Vancouver, and Montreal and is backed by the collective strength of its owners: the credit union Centrals, Co-operators/CUMIS, and Desjardins.
Aviso empowers better wealth management for all Canadians.
