For more than 130 years, The Salvation Army has served people in need in communities across Canada and Bermuda. Building on our roots as a world-wide Christian church, each year we help more than 2 million people, providing necessities such as food, clothing and shelter. In addition, we support people experiencing unemployment, addiction and family challenges. We continually adapt and innovate to meet emerging needs and live out our mission, vision and values of hope, service, dignity and stewardship. As a faith- and values-based organization, we hire and serve people of all backgrounds and walks of life - there is a place for everyone to belong here.Mission StatementThe Salvation Army exists to share the love of Jesus Christ, meet human needs and be a transforming influence in the communities of our world.Job Description:The Salvation Army is seeking a Director, Benefits and Leaves to lead the strategy, design, and delivery of benefits and leave programs across the Canada and Bermuda Territory. This role provides enterprise‑wide leadership for programs supporting both unionized and non‑unionized employees and plays a key role in advancing the organization’s people strategy.Reporting to the Head of Total Rewards, the Director will serve as a trusted advisor to senior leadership, identifying opportunities to enhance existing offerings and implement emerging best practices in benefits and disability management. A core focus of this role will be the design and implementation of a new benefits plan, including program design, vendor partnerships, communication, and change management.Key Responsibilities:Lead territory‑wide benefits, retirement,



and absence management programsDesign and implement a new perks plan, including governance, communication, and rolloutDrive continuous improvement, cost effectiveness, equity, and compliance across programsLead vendor selection, negotiations, and ongoing partnershipsPrepare strategic recommendations and business cases for senior leadership and governance committeesDevelop education and communication strategies to enable informed employee and leader decision‑makingLead and develop high‑performing benefits and leaves teamsQualifications:Minimum 10 years of progressive experience in benefits, total rewards, or absence managementDemonstrated experience leading large‑scale benefits plan design and implementation in large, complex, and preferably unionized environmentsStrong knowledge of Canadian benefits, disability, and leave legislationExperience overseeing disability and non‑occupational leave programs. Pension or retirement program experience is an assetExperience in complex, multi‑union environments preferredProven leadership, strategic thinking, and change‑management capabilityCompensation:The target hiring range for this position is $135,102.26 to $168,877.83 with a maximum of $202,653.39. Placement in the salary range will be based on factors such as market conditions, internal equity, and candidate experience, skills, and qualifications relevant to the role.The Salvation Army will provide reasonable accommodation upon request. Please [email protected] you have a need for any accommodation and we will be pleased to discuss this with you.#J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Director, Benefits And Leaves - C$135,102.3 - C$202,653.4 A Year (Toronto)
🏢 The Salvation Army
📍 Toronto