Advisor, Total Rewards

VIA Rail Canada, Inc.

$86K — $106K *
Business Services
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Industrial Relations, Human Resources, or Business Administration
  • CEBS certification or related certification (preferred)
  • 6-8 years of experience in compensation or a similar field
  • In-depth understanding of total rewards principles
  • 3-5 years administering Defined Benefit (DB) and Defined Contribution (DC) pension plans
  • Bilingual in French and English (spoken and written)
  • Advanced skills in Excel, PowerPoint, and Word
  • Familiarity with HRIS systems, especially VIP (DLGL)
  • Strong analytical, mathematical, and writing skills
  • Detail-oriented and committed to confidentiality

Responsibilities

  • Lead and coordinate annual compensation processes and reviews
  • Advise HR team on compensation programs and processes
  • Recommend and implement improvements for compensation practices
  • Develop tools and procedures related to compensation management
  • Configure and maintain compensation rules in HRIS
  • Participate in strategic compensation projects
  • Act as a resource for interpreting group insurance rules
  • Administer pension plans and manage vendor performance
  • Liaise with insurers for complex claims issues
  • Support labor relations for collective bargaining negotiations
  • Assess total rewards scenarios
  • Contribute to optimizing HR processes
  • Support the Employee Experience Center team

Benefits

  • Access to group insurance and pension plans
  • Professional development opportunities
  • Work in an inclusive and equitable environment
  • Support for employee wellness initiatives
  • Commitment to sustainable mobility and community impact
  • Flexibility in workplace arrangements (upon request)
Full Job Description
Reference Number : 1128

Status : Permanent - Full-time

Annual Salary / Hourly Rate : $86 366 - $106 687

Number of positions to be filled : 1

Application Deadline : 06/08/2026

Do you want to play a key role in HR strategy and make a real impact on the employee experience? As a Total Rewards Advisor, you will be at the heart of implementing and monitoring compensation programs, pension plans, and group insurance. Your expertise will contribute to continuous improvement, implementation, and optimization of our processes. Acting as a trusted resource for internal teams, you will actively participate in strategic projects that shape our total rewards practices.

Key Responsibilities

Compensation:
  • Lead and coordinate annual compensation processes (salary reviews, variable compensation programs, total rewards statements).
  • Advise HR team members on compensation programs and processes.
  • Recommend and implement improvements to existing practices.
  • Develop and implement tools, mechanisms, and procedures related to compensation.
  • Configure and maintain compensation rules in the HRIS (VIP).
  • Participate in strategic compensation projects and initiatives.

Benefits and Pension Plans:
  • Act as a resource for interpreting group insurance rules and HR policies.
  • Interpret pension plan provisions and ensure administration of DB, DC, and Hybrid plans.
  • Monitor vendor performance (AON, Sun Life, etc.), resolve issues, and implement corrective actions.
  • Liaise with insurers on complex claims and contractual interpretations.
  • Collaborate on implementing new solutions and analyzing benefits initiatives.
  • Oversee group insurance administration and work with pension plan administrators on annual activities (financial statements, annual statements, etc.).
  • Deploy communication and education initiatives for employees regarding pension plans.

Other Responsibilities:
  • Support the labor relations team in preparing for collective bargaining negotiations.
  • Assess the impact of various total rewards scenarios.
  • Contribute to HR process optimization and act as a change agent for improvement initiatives.
  • Support the Employee Experience Center team.


What We Are Looking For
  • Bachelor's degree in Industrial Relations, Human Resources, or Business Administration.
  • CEBS certification or other related certification (asset).
  • 6 to 8 years of experience in compensation or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • In-depth knowledge of total rewards principles.
  • 3 to 5 years of experience administering DB and DC pension plans.
  • Bilingual in French and English (spoken and written).
  • Advanced proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
  • Experience with HRIS systems; VIP (DLGL) is an asset.
  • Strong analytical, mathematical, and writing skills.
  • Rigorous, detail-oriented, and committed to confidentiality.


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