Policy Advisor

What you will do:

• Support the development and maintenance of HOOPP’s administrative guidelines, policies and procedures. Review Plan publications, communications, and forms for technical accuracy and to ensure they correctly reflect Plan provisions and meet legal standards.
• Collaborate with other HOOPP areas to provide advice and education with respect to pension law and regulations, Plan policy, and other matters related to Plan provisions. Assist with resolving escalated cases and issues involving members and employers by drafting sensitive correspondence and other documents relating to policy and legislative matters. Develop recommendations and solutions on policy issues that are based on sound research and analysis that is informed by the Plan text, legislation, and risk considerations.
• Monitor and assess regulatory and legal developments impacting pension plan design and administration and the healthcare community. Perform technical analysis and interpretation of regulatory changes impacting the Plan and benefits, to support recommendations for action. Monitor updates to Canada Revenue Agency forms and publications and maintain internal tracking that supports tax compliance.
• Assist in interpreting and clarifying the Plan text and associated documents for senior management, HOOPP staff, members. Support the maintenance of the Plan text through the preparation of research and analysis in consideration of Plan amendments and participate in the effective implementation of Plan changes.
• Demonstrated knowledge of pension administration and the Canadian retirement system
• Demonstrated analytical and critical thinking skills, the ability to identify risk and apply sound judgment·
• Detail-oriented, organized, and thorough in managing deliverables
• Excellent communications skills (both oral and written). Ability to communicate effectively and professionally with all levels of management and staff, members, employers and other stakeholders, as well external parties, such other pension plans
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships with team members and stakeholders
• Team player, as both participant and leader· Avid learner, highly curious, willing to challenge status quo
• Willing to assume expanded responsibilities as required

What you bring:

• Demonstrated knowledge of pension administration and the Canadian retirement system
• Demonstrated analytical and critical thinking skills, the ability to identify risk and apply sound judgment·
• Detail-oriented, organized, and thorough in managing deliverables
• Excellent communications skills (both oral and written). Ability to communicate effectively and professionally with all levels of management and staff, members, employers and other stakeholders, as well external parties, such other pension plans
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships with team members and stakeholders
• Team player, as both participant and leader· Avid learner, highly curious, willing to challenge status quo
• Willing to assume expanded responsibilities as required
• University degree and/or combination of equivalent training, education, and experience
• Registered Retirement Analyst, Pension Plan Administration Certificate or Certified Employee Benefit Specialist Program designation
• 3-5 years of relevant experience in the pension industry

This role is eligible to participate in discretionary incentive plan(s), subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable incentive plan text.