Senior Manager - Pensions

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. 

Primary Responsibilities

• Support the Director of Pensions & Savings in the governance, financial risk management and overall pension and savings strategy for several registered defined benefit pension plans, registered defined contribution pension plans and capital accumulation plans.
• Lead the execution of approved pension and savings initiatives, including developing implementation plans, coordinating multiple workstreams, engaging key stakeholders, monitoring progress, and resolving issues to ensure successful delivery.
• Identify the analysis and work required, provide clear direction to internal teams and external advisors, and effectively leverage their experience and resources to deliver results.
• Work with external advisors and actuaries to prepare the information and recommendations for management meetings, stakeholder meetings and quarterly governance meetings.
• Monitor regulatory, market and actuarial developments, assess and communicate any impact on members, programs and the Company.

Other Responsibilities

• Develop other team members and foster a positive work environment.
• Appropriately engage key internal stakeholders and external partners to support pension and savings plans strategy or updates.

What You'll Bring (Required):

• FSA/FCIA with at least 10 years of experience as a defined benefit pension actuary and consultant.
• Strong technical knowledge of pension plan design, funding, accounting, governance, risk management and administration.
• Strong actuarial judgement and analytical thinking, with the ability to effectively perform technical analysis, identify risks, assess alternatives and recommend practical solutions.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to simplify complex technical concepts to non-technical audiences.
• Strong stakeholder and project management skills, with the ability to navigate competing priorities, build consensus and drive results without direct authority.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment, proactively resolve issues and appropriately escalate matters requiring senior leadership involvement.

What Sets You Apart (Preferred Assets):

• A proactive, solutions-oriented mindset with a strong sense of ownership and accountability.
• Ability to translate strategic direction into effective execution.
• Good problem-solver who can seek out opportunities for program improvement and operational efficiency.
• Ability to navigate in a complex, fast-paced environment while managing multiple priorities and stakeholders.

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.

Hiring Range / Échelle salariale à l’embauche :$120,000.00 - $154,000.00 / 120.000,00$ - 154.000,00$ (per year / par an)A candidate’s experience and knowledge as well as the geographical region in which the position is located may be factored into the pay a candidate receives for this position. This posting is for a newly created position. The Company uses artificial intelligence for the purpose of screening, assessing and/or selecting applicants for this position. / L’expérience et les connaissances d’un candidat ainsi que la région géographique dans laquelle le poste est situé peuvent être prises en compte dans la rémunération qu’un candidat reçoit pour ce poste. Cette offre d’emploi concerne un poste nouvellement créé. L’entreprise utilise l’intelligence artificielle dans le but de filtrer, d’évaluer et/ou de sélectionner les candidats à ce poste.

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