Job Description

If you are committed to public service, enjoy collaborating with others, share our values and have a desire to learn and grow, join The City of Calgary. City employees deliver the services, run the programs and operate the facilities which make a difference in our community. We support work-life balance, promote physical and psychological safety, and offer competitive wages, pensions, and benefits. Together we make Calgary a great place to make a living, a great place to make a life.

The City is committed to fostering a respectful, inclusive and equitable workplace which is representative of the community we serve. We welcome those who have demonstrated a commitment to upholding the values of equity, diversity, inclusion, anti-racism and reconciliation. Applications are encouraged from members of groups that are historically disadvantaged and underrepresented. Accommodations are available during the hiring process, upon request.




As a Benefits and Pensions Financial Specialist, you will be a member of a dynamic team reporting to the Finance Leader of Benefits. You will provide support in the financial management and administration of the corporate employee benefits program, the Municipal Employees Benefit association of Calgary (MEBAC), the Retiree Benefit Plan, the Firefighters Benefit plan and the defined benefit pension plans offered by The City of Calgary. Primary duties include:

• Provide standard and customized financial, management, and investment reports to Finance management, The City\'s Pension Governance Committee, MEBAC, governance committees, plan administrators, legislative agencies, and other external parties in accordance with agreements, relevant accounting standards and regulatory requirements.
• Prepare financial analysis, forecasting and budgeting.
• Prepare periodic and annual financial statements, working papers, and supporting schedules for audit and actuarial purposes.
• Process and record financial transactions for benefit and pension contributions and payments to service providers and legislative agencies.
• Analyze and reconcile related general ledger accounts and source documents.
• Liaise and collaborate with internal and external partners in the ongoing operation of the benefits and pension plans; assist with the development, monitoring, and training on policies, procedures, risk management, internal control, and financial systems.

Qualifications

• A Chartered Professional Accounting (CPA) designation or accredited Canadian equivalent professional accounting designation or a degree in Business or Accounting; a minimum of 4 years related accounting experience including at least 1 year of benefits/pension experience.
• Advanced level proficiency with Microsoft Excel.
• Intermediate level proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, PowerPoint, and Word.
• Enterprise reporting systems experience specifically Financials and Human Resources/Payroll applications, PeopleSoft experience preferred.
• Well-developed communication skills demonstrated ability to work in a team, initiative, problem solving, technical skills, attention to detail and accuracy, and the ability to learn and quickly assimilate information.

Pre-employment Requirements

• A security clearance will be conducted.
• Successful applicants must provide proof of qualifications.

Union: CUPE Local 38
Business Unit: Finance


Position Type: 1 Temporary (up to 12 months)
Location: 800 Macleod Trail SE


Compensation: Pay Grade 11 $42.09 - 56.27 per hour

Days of Work: This position typically works a 5 day
work week, with 1 day off in each 3 week cycle.


Hours of work: Standard 35 hour work week


Audience: Internal/External
Apply By: December 19, 2023



Job ID #: 308764