Job Description

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION:Our defined benefit and defined contribution pension plans provide important financial security for employees and beneficiaries, which is a key factor in attracting and retaining talented railroaders at CPKC. The Canadian defined benefit plan has assets in excess of $13 billion and is one of Canada\'s oldest and largest corporate pension plans.We are seeking an experienced pension professional to work with internal and external stakeholders across a variety of functions related to our pension and other post-retirement benefit plans in Canada, the U.S. and Mexico. Areas of focus will include actuarial valuations, financial reporting, plan design, asset-liability management and plan administration.This is a full-time, permanent position located in our head office in Calgary, Alberta, reporting to the Director Pension Plan Management.POSITION ACCOUNTABILITIES:The Advisor position will make significant contributions in the following areas:

• Compile and validate membership data for external consultant to conduct annual actuarial valuations
• Prepare financial reporting of pension and other post-retirement benefit plans for external financial statements
• Develop actuarial assumptions and conduct experience studies
• Document and explain internal control processes as required for SOX compliance
• Complete various government filings and ensure compliance with pension legislation
• Support the Pension Services team with administration functions such as complex pension calculations and annual member statements
• Collaborate with a variety of stakeholders on benefit upgrades and plan design
• Draft plan amendments and maintain plan documentation
• Support the Pension Assets team\'s asset allocation decisions and investment manager selections
• Other duties as required

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

• Undergraduate degree in commerce, finance, actuarial science or other relevant field
• A minimum of 7 years of relevant work experience
• Excellent analytical, financial modelling and problem-solving skills with strong attention to detail
• Works efficiently with large volumes of data, while thinking critically to resolve ambiguities
• Working knowledge of pension plan accounting under U.S. GAAP
• Experience administering pension plans and calculating defined benefit pension amounts
• Strong organizational, time management and communication skills
• Ability to work effectively with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders
• Self-motivated individual who can take initiative to drive change and works independently with limited oversight
• Progress towards or attainment of the Fellow, Canadian Institute of Actuaries (FCIA) designation is considered an asset

:

• Flexible and competitive benefits package
• Competitive company pension plan
• Employee Share Purchase Plan
• Performance Incentive Program
• Annual Fitness Subsidy
• Part-time Studies Program

As an employer with North American presence, the possibility does exist that the location of your position may be changed based on organizational requirements.Background Investigation:The successful candidate will need to successfully complete the following clearances:

• Criminal history check
• Reference check

Management Conductor Program:Becoming a qualified conductor or locomotive engineer is the single best way for a management employee to learn the business at CPKC. You may be required to obtain a certification or to maintain your current certification/qualification as a conductor or locomotive engineer.CPKC is an employment equity employer committed to the principles of employment equity and inclusion. We encourage all qualified candidates to apply including women, Black, Indigenous, People of Colour (BIPOC), members of the LGBTQ+ community, and people with disabilities. Accommodations for the job application process can be provided, as appropriate, upon request. All applicant information will be managed in accordance with the federal Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA).

• Req ID: 102908
• Department: Human Resources
• Job Type: Full-Time
• Position Type: Non-Union
• Location: Calgary, Alberta
• Country: Canada
• % of Travel: 0-10%
• # of Positions: 1
• Job Grade: 3
• Job Available to: Internal & External

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