Pension plan implementation consultant

Are you looking to thrive in a stimulating work environment? Join the leader in digital transformation and boost your career at Levio. We offer you a unique opportunity to develop your expertise within a high-caliber team.

The variety of challenges presented by our clients will give you the opportunity to excel and keep your expertise at its peak. Experience the daily life of our clients and be a significant player in the most ambitious projects in technology and software solutions.

JOB DESCRIPTION

We are seeking a Pension plan implementation consultant with a strong expertise in defined benefit pension plans to perform important actuarial work for one of our clients. Since this is a remote role with a few potential meetings in person, the candidate can be located outside of Montreal.

ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Supervise a team of junior business analysts in their daily activities
• Lead client meetings on benefit calculation requirements
• Review pension plan provisions and ensure compliance of the various types of calculations with applicable Canadian rules and legislation
• Participate in the configuration of our partner’s pension plan administration system based on the specific features of the client’s pension plan
• Review documentation related to parameter configuration;
• Support system developers in configuring new features
• Ensure the development of the test strategy related to benefit calculations, review the identified test scenarios and the regression testing and the results of the various tests
• Contribute to the improvement of calculation tools and internal procedures
• Participate in organizational projects when pension plan administration expertise is required

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree in actuarial science or actuarial mathematics
• A minimum of 7 years of experience in a similar role
• Excellent knowledge of pension plans in Canada and the laws governing them
• Be able to analyze complex information related to pension plans
• Good communication skills in French and and strong communication skills in English (the majority of the work will be done in English)
• Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Excel
• Experience in Excel or SQL programming language will be considered an asset
• ​​Proficiency in computer tools, including process modeling tools and tracking systems, will be considered an asset

SKILLS AND HABILITIES

• Strong sense of organization and resourcefulness
• Be able to work in a team with the various stakeholders
• Demonstrated ability in effective time management, including meeting deadlines and prioritizing various tasks and deliverables.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills when communicating with clients, managers and senior management
• Excellent analytical skills and
• Place great importance on details, demonstrating precision and rigor.

SOCIAL BENEFITS

Levio offers several benefits to provide the greatest possible flexibility to its employees! In addition to offering a stimulating and dynamic work environment, we offer, among other things:

• 4 weeks of cumulative vacation from the start of employment;
• Flexible hours;
• Professional development allowance (PDA) for training, computer equipment, and physical activities;
• Training tailored to your areas of expertise;
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) with employer contribution up to a maximum of 3% of your gross salary;
• Modular group insurance;
• Public transportation or parking reimbursement when required;
• Referral bonuses for new candidates;
• 11 statutory holidays;
• Personal days;
• Active social life (5 to 7, social club, healthy snacks and coffee, etc.)

Position Status: Full-time, permanent. 

Levio subscribes to the principle of employment equity and applies an equal access employment program for women, Indigenous peoples, visible minorities, ethnic minorities, and persons with disabilities. Levio values diversity and inclusion and aims to create a healthy, accessible, and rewarding work environment that highlights the unique contribution of our employees to the success of our company. As an employer committed to respecting employment equity, we encourage applications from diverse candidates. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates participating in all aspects of the selection process.