We’re one of Canada’s largest pension investors, with CAD$320.6 billion of net assets as of March 31, 2026.
We invest funds for the pension plans of the federal public service, the Canadian Forces, the Royal Canadian Mounted Police and the Reserve Force. Headquartered in Ottawa, PSP Investments has its principal business office in Montréal and offices in New York, London and Hong Kong.
Capturing and leading complex global investments requires us to work as one to seize valuable opportunities, in close collaboration with some of the world’s top companies. At PSP Investments, you’ll join a team of motivated and engaged professionals, dedicated to propelling our organization further than ever before.
The Total Rewards team is responsible for the design and management of PSP's global compensation and benefits programs. This team ensures competitive offerings, cross-jurisdictional compliance, and alignment with PSP's strategic objectives. Reporting to the Senior Director, Total Rewards, the Senior Manager will lead global retirement and benefits initiatives, influence PSP's directions, and manage a team of professionals. This role requires subject matter expertise while possessing strong communication skills, the ability to manage multiple complex projects and processes simultaneously, and a commitment to supporting the organization's objectives through competitive total rewards strategies.
As a Senior Manager, Pensions and Benefits, you’ll:
Ensure the evolution, optimization and continuous improvement of pension and benefits programs, in support of PSP's total rewards strategy
Ensure the implementation and management of employee benefits and pension programs in multiple jurisdictions, ensuring compliance with local and international regulations
Ensure the budgetary monitoring of pension and benefits programs and contribute to the identification of optimization opportunities
Evaluate the effectiveness of current programs, and make recommendations to support business objectives, risk management and employee experience
Influence management of relationships with external vendors, including supporting service renewal and improvement processes
Act as a member of the various global pension committees and develop recommendations and presentations to support decision-making
Lead the communications strategy for the pension and benefits programs, in collaboration with the internal communications and HR teams
Anticipate the risks and impacts associated with regulatory changes and recommend necessary adjustments to maintain compliant and sustainable programs
Act as an expert advisor to HR teams and managers on pension and benefits issues
Lead and develop a team of benefits professionals, fostering a culture of performance and engagement
Contribute to cross-functional initiatives and ad hoc deliverables within the Total Rewards team
Bachelor's degree in actuarial science, human resources, business administration or related field (master’s degree or CEBS is an asset)
Professional designation in actuarial, human resources, compensation or benefits management (CFIF, CFIA, CEBS, etc.) is an asset
10+ years of progressive experience in benefits management, including at least 3 to 5 years in a leadership role
Strong knowledge of global benefits programs and compliance requirements
Proven ability to lead teams and manage complex relationships with external vendors
Excellent analytical, negotiation, collaboration and communication skills
Ability to work in a constantly changing environment with flexibility and a high level of autonomy
Strong organizational skills, managing competing priorities while meeting deadlines
Bilingualism: English and French (frequent interactions in English with PSP employees based in our offices in Hong Kong, London and New York, and interactions in French with employees in our local offices in Montreal and Ottawa)
We offer a tailored employee experience and competitive total rewards and benefits package* designed to attract and retain global diverse talent, reward performance, and reinforce business strategies and priorities. Beyond salary and incentive pay eligibility, you have access to:
*Benefits package may vary based on your employee type.
At PSP Investments, we aim to provide a workplace where everyone feels valued, safe, respected and empowered to grow. As part of this leadership commitment, we strongly encourage applications from all qualified applicants and strive to offer an inclusive and accessible candidate experience. If you require any accommodation for any part of the recruitment process, please let us know.
Visit us on www.investpsp.com/en/
Follow us on LinkedIn
#LI-AB2
The Public Sector Pension Investment Board (PSP Investments) is one of Canada's largest pension investors with $299.7 billion of net assets as of March 31, 2025. It manages a diversified global portfolio composed of investments in public financial markets, private equity, real estate, infrastructure, natural resources and private debt. Established in 1999, PSP Investments manages net contributions to the pension funds of the federal Public Service, the Canadian Forces, the Royal Canadian Mounted Police and the Reserve Force. Headquartered in Ottawa, PSP Investments has its principal business office in Montréal and offices in New York, London and Hong Kong. For more information, visit investpsp.com or follow us on LinkedIn.
Social media community terms of use
At PSP Investments, we welcome respectful and constructive exchanges on our social media accounts.
While we encourage your comments on our posts, we reserve the right to delete, hide or block comments that are in violation of our Social Media Community Terms of Use: https://www.investpsp.com/en/footer/terms-use/
Violations of our Terms of Use may also result in the user being permanently blocked from commenting on our accounts.
