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Job Description:
Bring Expertise That Matters, Drive Equitable People Practices. Make a Lasting Impact.
At the City of Thunder Bay, Our City Runs on People Like You. Together, we are building a workplace where everyone belongs—where your expertise in compensation, benefits administration, HR analytics, and systems supports informed decision-making and an exceptional employee experience.
Here, you will play a key role in maintaining and enhancing compensation and benefits programs, supporting job evaluation processes, and leveraging HR data and systems to drive effective people practices across the organization. You'll be part of a workplace that values respect, fosters growth, and promotes a culture of diversity, well-being, and collaboration.
Thunder Bay offers more than a fulfilling career. With its natural beauty, affordability, and strong sense of community, it's a city where you can grow personally and professionally.
Where You’ll Make a Difference Every Day
As a Senior Compensation & Benefits Analyst, you'll provide specialized expertise and analytical support across compensation, benefits, job evaluation, and HRIS functions. Working closely with leaders, employees, unions, consultants, and service providers, you'll help ensure compensation and benefits remain competitive, equitable, compliant, and aligned with organizational needs.
Whether you live in Thunder Bay, you're looking to return, or excited to make the City your new home, join a team where your skills, expertise, and presence are recognized, and make a meaningful impact across the organization.
How You'll Support the Team
In this role, you will support the administration and continuous improvement of compensation, benefits, and HRIS programs. You will also have the following accountabilities:
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Support the development, implementation, administration, and continuous improvement of corporate compensation and benefits programs aligned with Corporate and Council strategic priorities.
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Support the administration of compensation programs, including job evaluation, job description maintenance, position classification, salary administration, and related compensation practices for union and non-union employees.
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Conduct and coordinate union and non-union job evaluation processes, including chairing job evaluation committees, evaluating positions, preparing supporting documentation, maintaining records, and communicating outcomes to employees and management.
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Administer job evaluation appeals and coordinates approved pay adjustments arising from job evaluation outcomes in accordance with established procedures, policies, and collective agreements.
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Participate in compensation surveys and market benchmarking activities; compiles and analyzes comparator data to support competitive and equitable compensation practices.
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Assist with the maintenance of Pay Equity Plans and supports ongoing compliance with the Pay Equity Act and related legislation.
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Prepare costing analyses related to wage adjustments, organizational changes, compensation reviews, and collective bargaining support.
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Coordinate the administration of employee benefit programs, including health, dental, vision care, life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D), short-term disability, long-term disability, EFAP, and other benefit plans.
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Act as a liaison with third-party administrators, benefits consultants, service providers, and employees regarding benefits administration, eligibility changes, billing matters, claims issues, audits, and issue resolution.
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Support HRIS administration and implementation activities, including data validation, system testing, report development, process documentation, user training coordination, and responding to user inquiries to support effective and efficient use of HR systems.
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Provide analytical and technical support related to compensation, benefits, workforce, and HRIS data, including data collection, analysis, reporting, and identifying trends or opportunities for improvement.
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Assist in the preparation of reports, briefing materials, presentations, and recommendations related to compensation, benefits, and HRIS activities; responds to employee and management inquiries and assists with the interpretation and application of procedures, collective agreements, and applicable legislation.
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Contribute to audits, compliance reviews, grievance research, organizational reviews, and continuous improvement initiatives within the Compensation & Benefits Section
Senior Compensation & Benefits Analyst - Job Description
What You Can Count On With Us
We're proud to offer a workplace where your well-being, growth, and sense of purpose come first. As the Senior Compensation & Benefits Analyst, you'll enjoy:
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A competitive salary that reflects your expertise
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A matching pension plan to help you build long-term financial security
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Comprehensive health, vision, and dental coverage, plus life insurance for peace of mind
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Generous paid vacation and holidays, with the option to purchase additional leave days when you need more time off
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Access to a confidential Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP) and wellness initiatives to support your overall health
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Leadership development and tuition reimbursement programs, so you can continue to grow your skills and career
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A culture of recognition and appreciation, with staff events and programs that celebrate your contributions
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A collaborative HR team that values innovation, continuous improvement, and knowledge sharing
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Exposure to a broad range of compensation, benefits, HR technology, and organizational initiatives
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The opportunity to influence programs and practices that support employees across the organization
What You'll Bring to the Team
Here's what will help you succeed as the Senior Compensation & Benefits Analyst:
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Diploma in Human Resources Management, Business Administration, or a related discipline.
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Five (5) years of related experience in compensation, benefits administration, job evaluation, human resources analytics, payroll support, or a related human resources function, preferably in a unionized and/or public sector environment.
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Working knowledge of compensation principles and job evaluation methodologies, employee benefits programs and administration practices, collective agreement administration as it relates to compensation and benefits, and HRIS systems, reporting tools, and data management practices.
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Knowledge of and ability to interpret applicable municipal by-laws, provincial legislation (e.g. Pay Equity Act, Employment Standards Act, Human Rights Code) and other related legislation.
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Ability to interpret and apply collective agreement provisions, policies, procedures, and legislation.
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Excellent project/time management, analytical/critical thinking, problem-solving and decision-making skills
Grow Your HR Expertise with Us - Apply Today
Ready to take the next step in your career journey? Join us at the City of Thunder Bay, where you'll help shape meaningful work, support organizational success, and contribute to an exceptional employee experience.
Apply today and start your next chapter with the City of Thunder Bay.
General Information:
As an equal opportunity employer, the City of Thunder Bay encourages applications from Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, members of visible minority groups, women and members of the 2SLGBTQ+ community.
ONTARIO HUMAN RIGHTS CODE: It is a contravention of the Human Rights Code of Ontario to discriminate on the basis of: race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, family status, disability, age, record of offences, gender identity or gender expression. Therefore, a resume submitted to the City must not include references to any of the above characteristics. Do not include:
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Note: The above documentation will be requested by the Human Resources Division should you be the successful applicant. If a Criminal Record Check is required, it will be requested by Human Resources should you be the successful applicant. Please do not submit your Criminal Record Check with your application.
ACCOMMODATION: Reasonable accommodations are available upon request for all parts of the recruitment process.
PRIVACY: Personal information on this form is collected under the authority of the Municipal Act, c. 302, as amended, and will be used to determine eligibility for employment. Questions about this collection of personal information should be directed to the Human Resources Division, 125 Syndicate Ave Suite 42, Thunder Bay, Ontario, P7E 6H8, Telephone: 625-3866
