Senior Advisor, Pension & Benefits

at  South Bow

At South Bow, we do one thing, and we do it well: safely moving oil between some of the world’s most critical markets. We’re building our high-performing team with versatile thinkers who thrive on solving big challenges together. If you’re ready for a position where your skills are highly valued and your work is incredibly important, we want to meet you. Bring your talents to a new streamlined energy company, dedicated to operational, commercial and safety excellence as we pursue our critical purpose of delivering the energy people need. Â

THE OPPORTUNITYÂ

Our Total Rewards team is seeking an energetic professional to join us in our Calgary office. In this key role, you will be responsible for the design and delivery of our retirement and benefits programs.
Reporting directly to the Manager of Total Rewards, you will be a critical member of the team supporting approximately 600 employees across both Canada and the U.S. This is an excellent opportunity to expand your expertise and grow your career. If you are a motivated pension and benefits professional, we encourage you to apply for this unique chance to make a significant impact on our team and organization.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

•   A relevant undergraduate degree with minimum 8 years of pension and benefits experience in a mid-sized corporation; an equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.
•   Experience with defined benefit and defined contribution pension plans, group savings (RRSP and TFSA), 401(k) plans, and Canadian and U.S. benefits plans.
•   Solid attention to detail and time management skills.
•   Problem solver with critical thinking skills including an aptitude to adapt to change and thrive in a dynamic organization.
•   Highly motivated to work in an open team environment, employing a collaborative, continuous improvement mindset.
•   Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.Â
•   Consistently deliver exceptional customer service with an ability to resolve inquiries in an effective and timely manner.
•   Exceptional judgement and discretion when dealing with confidential matters and working collaboratively with others.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

•   Certified Employee Benefit Specialist (CEBS) or Pension Plan Administrator Certificate (PPAC).
This position requires candidates to:
•   Successfully complete pre-employment bankruptcy, credit, civil and criminal background checks.
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To remain competitive, support our high-performance culture and allow for more flexibility in the way we work, we offer a hybrid work model and flexible dress code for our eligible office-based workforce.

ABOUT OUR BUSINESS

South Bow’s existing oil & liquids pipeline infrastructure connects Alberta crude oil supplies to U.S. refining markets in Illinois, Oklahoma, Texas and the U.S. Gulf Coast. Â We remain committed to meeting the energy needs of North Americans today, while advancing our Liquids Pipelines System for the demands of the future. Connecting growing Canadian and U.S. crude oil supply to key markets, leveraging existing assets and seeking new opportunities to continue to provide our customers with access to the destinations they need.
South Bow is an equal opportunity employer and participates in the E-Verify program supervised by the U.S. government.

•   Provide subject-matter expertise on Canadian and U.S. group benefits and retirement programs.
•   Oversee compliance and governance of the programs including Pension Committee material preparation, regular reporting, renewals, and cost estimates. Maintain strong knowledge of relevant legislation.
•   Prepare complex modelling, analyses and reports and provide recommendations.Â
•   Develop communication materials to enhance the understanding of programs.
•   Engage with HR Business Partners, Payroll, and third parties to resolve issues.
•   Liaise with members of the Total Rewards team to ensure data transfers and processes related to the day-to-day operations of the programs are working smoothly. Help to develop the pension and benefits expertise within the team.
•   Ensure vendors deliver an exceptional customer experience to employees.
•   Coordinate operational activities of the programs including leading the annual U.S. annual benefits enrolment.
•   Complete benefits surveys and monitor external competitive practices through research and peer networking.
•   Regularly review and recommend updates to retirement and benefits programs and processes to ensure consistency, clarity, compliance, and drive continuous improvement.Â
•   Partner with other members of the Total Rewards and HR teams, vendors, actuaries, consultants, and other internal and external stakeholders, to implement solutions that attract and motivate employees.