Manager, Total Rewards

Aviso:

At Aviso, we are dedicated to improving the financial well-being of Canadians. As a leading wealth management organization, we are committed to leadership, innovation, partnership, responsibility, and community. Working with talented and energetic professionals who exemplify our values every day, you will quickly notice that our people and dynamic ‘oneaviso’ culture sets us apart. If you are looking for interesting and challenging work, at a company committed to its people, find out more about what Aviso has to offer at www.aviso.ca.

The Opportunity:

We’re looking to fill an opening for a Manager, Total Rewards, to join the People & Culture team.

Reporting to the Director, Total Rewards, the Manager, Total Rewards is responsible for overseeing the design and administration of compensation, recognition, benefit and retirement saving programs. The role provides support and counsel on total rewards matters to the People & Culture team and senior leaders from across the organization.

As oneaviso: 

• We Care – You do the right thing for clients, partners and colleagues. You build trusted relationships, champion service excellence, and contribute to a culture where people feel valued and supported

• We Dare –You challenge the status quo with bold ideas and fresh perspectives. You embrace change, seek opportunities to innovate and are comfortable exploring new ways of working

• We Share – You collaborate openly and build meaningful relationships. You seek out diverse perspectives, share your knowledge and work together to help colleagues, clients and partners succeed

• We Deliver – You take ownership of your work, honour your commitments and focus on delivering meaningful results. You hold yourself accountable and continuously look for ways to improve

What your day looks like:

• Lead Aviso’s annual compensation planning process, including the review and planning of salary adjustments and incentive awards. Partner cross-functionally with Finance and other departments to support the planning and budgeting process
• Execute the cyclical and ad-hoc incentive and executive compensation processes, including stakeholder communications, vendor management, data gathering and validation, reward calculations, payroll file submission and employee statement distribution
• Oversee the annual compensation survey process and cyclical market reviews, translating trends and insights into actionable recommendations that maintain the competitive positioning of Aviso pay structures and programs
• Act as Chair of the Job Evaluation Committee, ensuring protocols are followed, new committee members are trained and organized, and job changes and structural updates are reflected in the HRIS
• Working with Aviso’s external vendors, oversee the program governance and delivery of the Company’s benefit, disability, medical accommodation and retirement savings programs. This includes creating and maintaining program documentation and resources to support organizational awareness/education
• Play a lead role in the development, adoption and ongoing operation of Aviso’s enterprise recognition strategy and program. This includes conceptualizing and developing frameworks, managing program budgets, integrating recognition into broader total reward strategy, defining and leveraging metrics and KPIs and training/communicating with stakeholders to drive a culture of recognition
• Monitor external legislative and the competitive environment to ensure compliance with applicable laws across Canada and identify trends and opportunities in the rewards landscape. Oversee all Aviso Pay Transparency and Pay Equity reviews and filings, including datal collection and analysis, stakeholder engagement and training and reporting/communication of results
• Act as a strategic partner on Total Rewards related matters to leaders across the organization

Your experience and skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Human Resources or a related discipline required; or the equivalent combination of education/experience
• Completed or working towards Certified Compensation Professional (CCP) is an asset
• 7+ years of progressive experience within Total Rewards with at least 2 years of experience in a Total Rewards management role
• Experience managing the implementation and ongoing operation of an HR system interfaced enterprise level recognition program and driving an organization’s recognition strategy
• Demonstrated proficiency in HRIS systems and compensation analysis tools. Experience working with compensation planning tools, reporting tools and/or using Workday are assets
• Comprehensive understanding of job evaluation, job families, salary structures, incentive plan design, pay equity and recognition. Experience implementing new job structures is an asset
• Experience analyzing, evaluating and administering health benefit, retirement, wellness, paid time off, medical accommodation and perquisite plans
• Advanced knowledge of MS Office, including Excel, Word and PowerPoint. Ability in Excel to manage and analyze large data sets, write complex formulas and develop impactful reporting
• Knowledgeable in market surveys, analytics, and compliance programs such as pay equity and pay transparency
• Experience in the Financial Services industry is an asset
• Proactive self-starter who can approach challenges with curiosity, pulling insights from multiple data points, and distilling them into clear, actionable recommendations
• Ability to build reward programs that are inclusive, scalable and meet the future needs of Aviso
• Influencer who is skilled at working across functions, building alignment when perspectives differ, and actively seeking input to strengthen outcomes
• Consultative and collaborative communication style with the ability to translate complex concepts and information in a manner that is meaningful for the audience
• Ability to look beyond Total Rewards to understand how the team's work drives broader organizational goals
• Possess project management skills with the ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to handle highly sensitive and confidential information with tact and professionalism
• Fluent communication skills in English are required and bilingual skills in French are an asset

Why Aviso?

At Aviso, you will find a dynamic and inclusive culture that rewards innovation and celebrates success.
Here are a few things that set us apart:

• Competitive compensation package that rewards and recognizes individual contributions
• Excellent health, dental and insurance benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees
• Generous vacation time, fitness benefit, parental leave top-up options
• Matching contributions to our retirement program
• Commitment to the continuous improvement of our staff through learning & development and an education assistance program
• Regular social events to foster teamwork

Your Information

By submitting your application, you consent to the collection, use, and disclosure of your provided personal information for the purposes of assessing your qualifications and suitability for employment with Aviso. Your information will be handled in accordance with applicable Canadian privacy laws, including the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) and relevant provincial legislation. Your data may be shared with authorized personnel involved in the recruitment process and retained only as long as necessary to fulfill these purposes or as required by law.

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Equal Employment Opportunity

Aviso welcomes and encourages applications from all qualified individuals including persons with disabilities. If you require an accommodation, we will work with you to meet your needs in all stages of the hiring process.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

No recruiters or agencies, please.

Company Overview:

Aviso is a leading wealth management and investment services provider for the Canadian financial industry, with approximately $145 billion in total assets under administration and management, and over 1,000 employees. We’re building a comprehensive, technology-enabled, client-centric wealth services ecosystem. Our clients include our partners, advisors, and investors. We’re a trusted partner for nearly all credit unions across Canada, in addition to a wide range of portfolio managers, investment dealers, insurance and trust companies, and introducing brokers. Our partners depend on Aviso for specific solutions that give them a competitive edge in a rapidly evolving, highly competitive industry. Our investment dealer and mutual fund dealer and our insurance services support thousands of investment advisors. Our asset manager, NEI Investments, specializes in investing responsibly. Our online brokerage, Qtrade Direct Investing®, empowers self-directed investors, and our fully automated investing service, Qtrade Guided Portfolios®, serves investors who prefer a hands-off approach. Aviso Correspondent Partners provides custodial and carrying broker services to a wide range of firms. We have offices in Toronto, Vancouver, and Montreal. Aviso is backed by the collective strength of our owners: the credit union Centrals, Co-operators/CUMIS, and Desjardins. We’re proud to power businesses that empower investors.

A career with Aviso means being part of a group of talented, energetic professionals who live their values every day, and belonging to an organization dedicated to your success and career development. If you’re looking for interesting and challenging work, at a company committed to its people, apply to join our team.

Salary

This position is posted with an expected salary range of $110,000 - $125,000 CAD annually. Individual compensation packages are based on various factors unique to each candidate and the requirements of the position.