The Region of Durham is committed to advancing equity, diversity and inclusion within our organization and the communities we serve. We welcome and encourage applications from people who are Indigenous, racialized persons, women, persons with disabilities, members of LGBTQ2S+ communities, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of our workforce, including those who experience systemic barriers.

In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and the Ontario Human Rights Code, accommodation will be provided throughout the recruitment process upon request, based on any Code-protected ground.

Coordinator, Pension and Benefits

Reporting to the Supervisor of Pension & Benefits, this role will provide essential operation and administrative support to the Pension & Benefits team.

The incumbent will:

- Support new hire onboarding by distributing benefits information packages aligned with employee status and affiliation, ensuring accurate and timely completion of required enrolment documentation
- Enroll employees and eligible dependents in applicable benefit plans within the PeopleSoft system, in accordance with appropriate collective agreements, established benefit waiting periods, and organizational policy
- Assist with employee status changes by tracking and processing updates, administering benefit changes in PeopleSoft, communicating impacts to employees and updating OMERS records, as required
- Coordinate OMERS enrolment process for new full-time and eligible non-full-time employees, completing required entries in PeopleSoft system and the OMERS plan administration site, in accordance with eligibility requirements and prescribed enrollment timelines




- The role may support additional pension and benefits administrative activities, as needed
- Maintain program specific centralized inboxes, providing guidance and responding to employee inquiries related to benefits and pension
- Collaborate with Human Resources, Payroll and external benefit carriers, and pension service providers to support effective benefits and pension administration
- Provide back up to Pension & Benefits Analyst and Pension & Benefits Coordinator

The successful applicant will possess:

- Post-secondary diploma in Human Resources or a related discipline or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Demonstrated Human Resources experience in a high-volume, multi-deadline, unionized environment, preferably with an emphasis supporting pension and benefits initiatives
- Ability to interpret multiple collective agreements
- Ability to interpret and apply various legislation including but not limited to: Employment Standards Act; Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (MFIPPA); Personal Information Protection & Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA); Pension and Benefits Act, and OMERS Act
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills approach rooted in equitable service to all
- Superior multitasking, organization and customer service skills, coupled with the ability to maintain tactfulness, integrity, and confidentiality
- Proficiency in computer software applications including, MS Office,



HRIS, and OMERS systems and software

Management & Exempt Salary Grade 2

- Salary: $75,023 to $93,779 per annum

Conditions of Employment

All applicants are expected to comply with the Region of Durham's Code of Ethics and Code of Conduct Policies throughout the recruitment process. Proof of education, qualifications and any other job bona fide requirements will be required prior to start date.

External Application Process

Come find a home where exciting and rewarding careers are balanced with your lifestyle. We thank all applicants; however, only those being considered will be contacted. Please apply online (www.durham.ca) no later than midnight (Eastern Standard Time) on the closing date indicated on the Job Posting.

The Region of Durham is an equal prospect employer committed to an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection process. If contacted for an employment opportunity and you require accommodation, or if this information is required in an accessible format, please contact us at: [email protected] and a Recruiter will provide appropriate assistance pursuant to the Region's Accommodation and Accessibility policies. Please note that resumes should not be sent to [email protected].

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The Region of Durham may utilize artificial intelligence to assist in the preliminary assessment of applicant qualifications and submitted materials. These tools are used for the purpose of supporting and enhancing an evaluation by a human decision-maker and any information provided by AI to a human decision-maker is not determinative. Final decisions are made solely by authorized human decision-makers.

📌 Coordinator, Pension and Benefits (Whitby)
🏢 Durham Region
📍 Whitby