Come Build Your Career at Aecon!
As a Canadian leader in infrastructure development, Aecon is safely and sustainably building what matters for future generations to thrive! We lead some of the most impactful infrastructure projects of our generation, at the forefront of transformational change in transportation and energy, and partnering every day to build, connect, power, and strengthen our communities.
At Aecon, you can count on:
- Safety Always. Our number one core value. If we can’t do it safely, we don’t do it at all.
- Integrity. We lead by example, with humility and courage.
- Accountability. We’re passionate about delivering on our commitments.
- Inclusion. We provide equitable opportunities for everyone.
We lead the infrastructure industry with purpose, and our people are at the heart of everything we do. So, we invest in our people, just like they invest in us!
At Aecon we:
- Ensure you and your family receive the services needed to support your mental, emotional, and physical well-being.
- Believe in helping you build your career through our Aecon University and Leadership Programs.
- Are committed to supporting and investing in inclusive work environments, through initiatives like Equity, Diversity & Inclusion training, our Aecon Women in Trades and Aecon Diversity in Trades programs, and our Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) to ensure we are building inclusion into every aspect of our culture at Aecon.
- Are a leader in sustainable construction. With a strong commitment to operating responsibly by minimizing our impact on the environment and surrounding communities.
Our business success relies on strong execution and continuous improvement – driven by the diversity, expertise and teamwork of our people. We’re always searching the globe for innovative, collaborative minds to join our best-in-class Aecon community!
What is the Opportunity?
Aecon’s Corporate teams provide a wide range of critical support services to Aecon’s varied Sector and Project teams.
This role offers a valuable entry point for HR professionals looking to build a career in Total Rewards. As a Pension & Benefits Administrator, you’ll gain hands-on experience supporting benefits and pension programs, working closely with internal teams and stakeholders. From managing day-to-day administration to contributing to audits and compliance, this position provides a strong foundation in the operational side of HR while offering exposure to strategic initiatives.
What You'll Do Here:
- Responsible for the day-to-day administration of benefits and pension records for employees in United States, Canada and worldwide.
- Responsible for pension and benefit remittances and related GL reconciliations
- Answer, research and solve issues/inquiries promptly relating to benefits and pension received from Human Resources and employees.
- Collaborate with vendors, brokers and internal HR team members to resolve issues and ensure smooth plan administration.
- Track and maintain compliance with country specific benefits and pension regulations.
- Prepare reports, assist with audits, process invoices and reconciliations.
- Support communication initiatives such as benefit FAQs, presentations and employee memos.
- Responsible for creating and maintaining procedure documents
- Supports pension and benefits year end process
- Assist ongoing projects, and process improvements within the team and provide back-up as required to other team members.
What You Bring to the Team:
- Post-secondary education in Human Resources, Business Administration or related discipline
- 2-3 years of work experience related to benefits and pension administration, preferably supporting US, Expat and Canadian plans
- Proficient with Microsoft Office with emphasis on intermediate skills in Excel (formulas, pivot tables), Word and PowerPoint
- Previous experience with Human Resources systems such as SAP and ADP would be considered a strong asset
- Familiarity with US regulatory frameworks such as ACA, COBRA in U. S.
- Strong organizational skills to meet multiple deadlines and multitask, while maintaining attention to detail
- Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to work both independently and as a team in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines
- Quickly adjusts to changing priorities, new processes and evolving business needs
Aecon fosters diversity, inclusion and belonging within and across our organization. We welcome all to apply including, women, visible minorities, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity.
We are committed to adhering to the objectives and requirements outlined in the Accessible Canada Act (ACA), and to meeting the accessibility needs of persons with disabilities in a timely manner. Through the implementation of the requirements of the ACA and its applicable regulations, appropriate accommodations will be provided upon request throughout the interview and hiring process.