Director Compensation

Mackenzie Financial Corporation

$142K — $178K *
Finance & Insurance
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 7-10 years of progressive/relevant experience in employee compensation
  • University degree in business administration or related field; Compensation Professional Discipline preferred
  • Strong analytical and numeric skills with effective data communication
  • Experience in compensation principles including job evaluation and variable pay
  • Proven experience in designing and implementing sales compensation programs
  • Proactive leader with decision-making skills able to manage competing priorities
  • Ability to produce high-quality work under pressure.

Responsibilities

  • Provide expert compensation consultation for the Asset Management business
  • Collaborate with HR Business Partners on compensation decisions
  • Lead the development and design of sales compensation programs
  • Work with senior leaders to align compensation plans with strategic priorities
  • Offer compensation solutions that drive desired behaviors and achieve business metrics
  • Manage the execution of specialized incentive plans
  • Coordinate with stakeholders on compensation plan administration.

Benefits

  • Competitive base salary and performance-weighted bonus
  • Education and career support, plus an employee share purchase plan
  • Comprehensive health and dental coverage for employees and their families
  • Voluntary Group RRSP enrolment with employer matching
  • Paid volunteer days and competitive time off, including wellness days
  • Hybrid and flexible work arrangements
  • A culture that promotes inclusivity and community engagement.
Full Job Description
Job Description

Referral Level: Level 2

Location: Toronto

We are currently looking for a Senior Manager or Director, Compensation to join our IGM Human Resources department located in Toronto, Winnipeg or Montreal.

Within the Human Resources Department of IGM, the Compensation team supports the company and its business units to attract, engage, and retain top talent by ensuring competitive compensation packages are offered and excellence in performance is rewarded. The team has overall responsibility for the design, implementation, and administration of all corporate and specialized incentive compensation programs at Mackenzie Investments.

As a valued member of the Compensation team your core responsibilities will include:

Overall Compensation Consultation for the Asset Management Business:
  • Provide expert advice to HR Business Partners on compensation decisions and impacts related to the Asset Management business
  • Work with the compensation team on corporate compensation matters e.g. salary structure, year end annual compensation cycle


Special Compensation Program Management:
  • Lead the development and design of IGM's sales compensation programs supporting the Asset Management businesses. You will:
  • Work closely with senior leaders and key stakeholders in understanding the strategic priorities and financial impacts of the compensation plans
  • Provide innovative and effective compensation solutions that drive the right behaviours of the sales and investment management team and achieve success in key business metrics
  • Provide SME advice and counsel in managing the compensation plans on an ongoing basis


  • Responsible for the implementation and administration of the sales compensation plans including:
  • Lead a team of compensation professionals that manage the execution of the specialized incentive plans
  • Working with key business stakeholders including senior leaders, investment management team and the sales team in the management of the compensation plans including regular communication, reporting, and analysis
  • Manage the partnership with key stakeholders in the calculation process including members of the Compensation, Finance and Sales Analytics teams to ensure the commissions are managed within a timely, accurate and efficient process
  • Manage the partnership with technology in the continued development and improvement of the Specialized Incentive Plan Tool which is the system that calculates, reports and forecasts incentives for the Investment Management business line.


The following qualifications are required of the successful candidate:
  • 7-10 years of progressive/relevant business experience in employee compensation
  • University degree in business administration or related disciplines and Compensation Professional Discipline is preferred
  • Strong analytical and numeric skills with the ability to interpret and communicate the data effectively
  • Demonstrated experience with compensation principles and concepts, including knowledge of job evaluation, pay structure, variable pay experience, pay equity legislation, annual merit budgeting, and the use of competitive pay analysis
  • Demonstrated experience with designing and implementing sales compensation programs
  • Proactive leader with proven decision-making skills and the ability to manage expectations effectively to successfully achieve multiple, competing priorities
  • Proven experience working with business leaders and senior professionals
  • The ability to produce high quality work under time pressure and to work as part of a team
  • Knowledge of general Human Resources practices & policies, laws and regulations as applicable to compensation


The expected annual base salary range for this role is $142,500 - $178,500, which is determined based on skills, knowledge and experience and geographic location. In addition to base salary, this role is eligible for annual short-term incentive, health and well-being benefits, retirement and savings plan, paid time off and career development.

Benefits:
  • COMPETITIVE COMPENSATION & RECOGNITION: competitive base salary, performance-weighted bonus, education/career support, option to join Employee Share Purchase Plan with employer matching component.
  • EMPLOYEE BENEFITS & INSURANCE: competitive health and dental coverage, flexible plan for you and your family and short-term & long-term disability plans.
  • RETIREMENT SAVINGS PROGRAMS: voluntary Group RRSP enrolment with employer matching component.
  • WORK LIFE BALANCE: paid volunteer days, competitive time off including 10 wellness days off, WorkPerks discount program, hybrid & flex work arrangements.
  • INCLUSIVE CULTURE AND DIVERSITY: living our core values: Be a Team, Be Accountable, Be Better, engaging with community through Business Resource Groups (BRG communities are volunteer employee-led groups formed around a common interest, identity, or background).


How to Apply: Interested candidates are invited to submit their resume and a cover letter detailing their qualifications and experience to https://www.mackenzieinvestments.com/en/careers.

Please apply by September 16 2026.

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