Early Careers: Pension Associate, Defined Benefit Pension Administration

Are you looking for an opportunity to join a global leader in Pension Administration? Are you a hardworking, motivated, diligent and career-minded individual? This could be the opportunity for you!

This is a hybrid role with the flexibility to work both virtually and from our Toronto or Vancouver office.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in Canada. This role is not eligible for sponsorship, and we are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa or work permit.

At Aon, we shape decisions for the better to protect and enrich the lives of people around the world.

As an organization, we are united through trust as one inclusive, diverse team, and we are passionate about helping our colleagues and clients succeed.

This role is tasked with quality service delivery for their Defined Benefit Pension clients. The Associate will require the ability to perform all functions necessary to ensure the continuous efficient operation of our clients' pension plan arrangements.

• Calculate benefit entitlements on retirement, termination, death and marriage breakdown;
• Conduct calculations on PAs, PSPAs and PARs and preparation of applicable filing forms;
• Prepare indexation and annual pension statements;
• Perform year-end update of plan records, including the reconciliation of the membership, contributions and trust fund;
• Prepare government forms including Annual Information Return, Form 7 and PBGF forms;
• Assist with testing the pension system for new and existing clients according to the plan provisions and administrative requirements;
• Assist with maintaining standard operation procedures;
• Respond to member calls and facilitate requests;
• Maintenance of members’ records; and
• Other duties as required.

As part of a market-leading team, you will contribute to the creation of concrete results for our clients by applying innovative and effective solutions to support the pension administration team.

If this role appeals to you but you don’t meet all the requirements listed below, please do express your interest. Applicants who do not have the industry experience but have the required education and skills will also be considered.

• 1+ year working with Defined Benefit pension plans preferred;
• Preferred education in Math, Statistics, Actuarial Sciences and Finance;
• Previous work experience in calculating complex benefit entitlements on retirement, termination, death and marriage breakdown;
• Experience in yearend tasks (PAs, PARs, Indexation, Annual Statements, etc.); calculating and reporting PAs, PSPAs and PARs;
• Knowledge of related provincial and federal pension legislation and Income Tax Act provisions;
• Good oral and written communication skills and ability to work in a team;
• Experience with pension administration systems, strong spreadsheet competencies and math proficiency required;
• Meticulous, with sound pension administration and organizational skills;
• Advanced Excel and a thorough knowledge of Word;
• Client-service demeanour; and
• Other assets include fluency in French, a relevant degree and the completion of CEBS, PPAC, CHRP or actuarial courses

In addition to our comprehensive benefits package, we encourage a diverse workforce. Plus, our agile, inclusive environment allows you to manage your wellbeing and work/life balance, ensuring you can be your best self at Aon. Furthermore, all colleagues enjoy two “Global Wellbeing Days” each year, encouraging you to take time to focus on yourself. We offer a variety of working style solutions, but we also recognise that flexibility goes beyond just the place of work... and we are all for it. We call this Smart Working!

Our continuous learning culture inspires and equips you to learn, share and grow, helping you achieve your fullest potential. As a result, at Aon, you are more connected, more relevant, and more valued.

Aon values an innovative, diverse workplace where all colleagues feel empowered to be their authentic selves. Aon is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.

Aon provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran, marital, domestic partner status, or other legally protected status.

We welcome applications from all and provide individuals with disabilities with reasonable adjustments to participate in the job application, interview process and to perform essential job functions once onboard. If you would like to learn more about the reasonable accommodations we provide, email ReasonableAccommodations@Aon.com