Associate Director, Pension Benefits and Policy
HOOPP (Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan) · CA
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About the Role
This role supports work related to defined benefit pension plan design, administration, pension policy, research, and complex regulatory compliance. The successful candidate will apply their legal skills and pension industry expertise to provide legal advice related to ongoing projects and research, supporting the administration, design and evolution of the Plan. They will support work related to resolving member, employer and regulator escalations and assist in the development of policies to facilitate compliance with regulatory changes.
Responsibilities
- Work with the Senior Director, Pension Design & Strategy to provide legal advice on matters of pension plan administration.
- Support work related to the evolution of Plan design, administration, compliance and policies, relying on experience and legal understanding of the Plan's regulatory environment.
- Assist in the production of high-quality research and materials to support the Plan's design and administration, including materials to support discussion of these items amongst Senior Management and the Board of Trustees and its committees.
- Support initiatives to develop Pension Services' staff capability to transfer unique and highly specialized industry knowledge to others within Pension Services and empower decision-making.
- Be prepared to work with all divisions within HOOPP (Legal and External Affairs, Pension Marketing and Communications , HR) on cross-divisional projects.
Requirements
- A law degree is required.
- Must be a member in good standing of the Ontario bar.
- Minimum of 7 years of legal experience.
- Minimum of 5 years of direct pension subject-matter expertise in working with defined benefit pension plans.
- Experience in labour and employment will also be considered.
- Additional focus on estates law or litigation is a strong asset.
- Industry knowledge of pension and related legislation and regulatory compliance.
- Proven ability to interpret and deal with complex legislation and contractual agreements.
- Proven excellence in research, analytical and communication skills (both oral and written).
- Demonstrated thoroughness and attention to technical detail.
- Ability to work with minimal supervision.
- Willingness to mentor and support the development of other Pension Services staff.
- Team player, as both participant and leader.
Skills
- Legal skills
- Pension industry expertise
- Research
- Analytical skills
- Communication skills (oral and written)
- Interpreting complex legislation
- Dealing with contractual agreements
Location
- Ontario
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- Minimum 7 years of legal experience
- Minimum 5 years of direct pension subject-matter expertise
Education Level
- Law degree
Salary/Compensations
- $103,000 - $153,000 CAD
Benefits
- Competitive, 100% company-paid extended health and dental benefits for permanent employees
- Coverage supporting diversity and mental health (e.g., gender affirmation, fertility and drug treatment, psychological support benefits of $2,500 per year, parental leave top-up, and a health spending account)
- Optional post-retirement health and dental benefits subsidized at 50%
- Yoga classes
- Meditation workshops
- Nutritional consultations
- Wellness seminars
- Membership in HOOPP’s world class defined benefit pension plan
About the Company
- HOOPP is committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion.
- HOOPP provides a financially secure retirement for Ontario healthcare workers.
- HOOPP may use artificial intelligence tools to assist in screening, assessing and selecting applicants for this position.
Equal Opportunity
- Our commitment that equity, diversity, and inclusion are fundamental to our work environment and business success, which helps employees feel valued and empowered to be their authentic selves.