Benefits Specialist - Jobs in Calgary, AB

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At Parkland, our purpose is to Power Journeys & Energize Communities. We are a prominent independent supplier and marketer of fuel and petroleum products and a leading convenience store operator. As One Parkland team, we proudly serve diverse retail, commercial and wholesale customers across Canada, the United States, the Caribbean region, and South America. We power a growing family of locally known brands including Fas Gas Plus, Pioneer, RaceTrac, Superpumper, Ultramar, Chevron, Esso, and ON the RUNWe recognize that diversity gives us an edge and inclusion propels us forward. We’re also a passionate team of down-to-earth achievers, committed to getting our customers, colleagues and communities further, faster. As such, we welcome talented individuals that have a variety of perspectives, backgrounds, and industry experience who will contribute to the success of our One Parkland team.Position Title: Benefits SpecialistTeam and Location: People & Culture - Calgary, ABPosition Summary:Reporting to the Manager, Benefits & Occupational Health Services, the Benefits Specialist is a fully qualified member of the Canadian Benefits Team. In this role, they are responsible for the independent administration, analysis and governance of the benefits and non-occupational disability programs for Parkland Canada. This person is a superb communicator, curious change champion, and a technical expert in analytics and system interface between Parkland and our benefit vendors.Key Responsibilities:Play a key role in policy harmonization across Canada (resulting from Mergers & Acquisitions) and assist in the development of centralized support & administration for Parkland’s benefits offerings. Including process development, documentation and communication plans, as well as fulfilling the senior implementation ambassador role.Guiding the outsourced administration of Parklands group benefits offerings including onboarding, annual open enrolment, life events, offboarding and Tier 2 employee support.The subject matter expert with data feeds between Parklands HRIS/Payroll (Ultimate) system and various vendors interfaces and billingsSteward the short-term absence salary continuance, long-term disability and return to work programs. Including employee, manager and third-party engagement as well as full cycle administration and metric reporting.Take the lead on the offboarding and reboarding Parklanders with their non-occupational leaves such as Maternity, Paternity, Leave of AbsenceSupporting role with modeling and cost projections for benefit budgets and related rates renewal, reporting and communication.Key contributor, project manager and process owner for a handful of legacy benefit plans and offerings across Parkland’s diverse Canadian union and non-union population.Other duties as assigned from time to timeTravel may be required but not significantQualifications and Skills:A resilient ‘can-do’ attitude and work ethic, ability to excel in a dynamic environment with a collaborative professional persona.Ability to operate independently and to explore ambiguity with a solution-oriented mindset.Strong communicator with high degree of customer service and change management skillsLanguage skills in French is an asset.8+ years of relevant experience in flexible benefits program administration and disability plan administration.CBES obtained or in progress, or similar certification is an asset.Ability to handle confidential information in an ethical manner.We Offer:Our Performance-based Annual Incentive Plan, an annual bonus awarding your performance.A share in our success through the Employee Share Purchase Plan and 100% company matching.A flexible group benefit plan that offers health and dental coverage choices to meet the needs of each unique employee. Inclusive of life and disability insurances, Health Care and Lifestyle Spending options, and a supportive Employee and Family Assistance Program.Participation in Parkland Pledge, an employee-driven charitable giving program.An employee referral program – earn up to $2000 for your referral.In-house learning and development opportunities, leadership training, international opportunities.Discount Programs and Educational Scholarship Programs for family members.A safety focused work environment and ongoing safety training.Please note:Candidates must be legally able to work in Canada at this time. Parkland regrets that it is unable to sponsor employment Visa.Parkland Corporation is committed to the principles of Employment Equity.We strive to provide accessibility in employment to ensure equal access to employment opportunities for candidates, including persons with disabilities. Parkland Corporation will endeavour to provide accommodation to persons with disabilities in the recruitment process upon request. If you are selected for an interview and you require accommodation due to a disability, please notify us upon scheduling your interview.Please note that final candidates for this position will be required to undergo a confidential pre-employment background check which may include but not be limited to educational, criminal, credit, drug and alcohol and/or Fitness for Duty testing.Quick Apply

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