Situated on the picturesque Grand River, the City of Brantford is a rapidly growing community of over 100,000 residents, located in the heart of Southern Ontario with direct access to Hwy. 403 and is in close proximity to the GTHA, Waterloo and Niagara regions. As a single-tier municipality, Brantford is responsible for the full spectrum of municipal service areas. We invite you to join our #TeamBrantford corporate culture with many progressive initiatives, including our hybrid work workplace. At the City of Brantford, we strive to reflect our values of Integrity, Collaboration, Continuous Improvement, Respect and Inclusion in everything we do. The City is committed to the professional development of our staff and invite you to come, grow with us!Reporting to the Manager of Total Rewards, the Compensation Specialist is responsible for the administration and implementation of the City's compensation programs which include, job evaluation, market compensation reviews and salary administration. The Compensation Specialist will provide advice and guidance on compensation, job evaluation, maintains the integrity of the City compensation program, and participates in the creation of new programs and policies to enhance the compensation strategy and competitive positioning while ensuring data integrity and consistency. Duties include but are not limited to:Coordinates the City's compensation program and procedures and provides data-driven recommendationsServes as the primary contact for all compensation related matters for all full time and part-time staff ensuring appropriate pay rates, progression and applicable compensation eligibility is appliedCoordinates the job evaluation processes (union and non-union), including educating managers and employees on the processInvestigates and researches job fact sheets or role profiles as requiredAssists in training committee members,



processes results and maintains all job evaluation recordsConducts job evaluation for recent and revised roles using the existing JE methodologyProvides advice on job design and organizational structure as it relates to job evaluationLead Pay Equity compliance activities and initiatives in conjunction with the Manager, including workforce analysis, job classification comparisons, reporting and ongoing program maintenanceAssists with annual salary reviews, benchmarking and compensation surveysAssists with the administration of large compensation structure redesign/Pay Equity projects for employee groups (e.G. Exempt, Part Time, CUPE, IBEW, ATU, Fire compensation reviews)Ensures employees are fully informed and updated on compensation related matters, responds to employee inquiries/concerns, monitors issues and provides process supportProvides wage administration research to support the collective bargaining processMaintains current job descriptions, with accurate informationStays current on industry trends, best practices, and regulatory changes related to compensationOther duties as assignedQualificationsMust possess a degree and/or diploma in related field such as Human Resources/Business Administration and/or other related programMinimum three (3) years of progressive human resources experience managing job evaluation and compensation programs and administration, preferably in a municipal unionized environmentMinimum two (2) years experience in research and job analysis, job evaluation principles, compensation structures and facilitating committee meetingsDemonstrated knowledge of: o Job analysis and job evaluation principles for pay equity compliance o Statistical data collection, entry, and analysis using Excel o Preparation of accurate job descriptions for multiple usesCertified Compensation Professional (CCP) designation is an assetCertified Human Resources (CHRL)



designation is an assetKnowledge of prevailing employment legislation, such as Employment Standards Act, Pay Equity Act, and Human Rights CodeHigh level of research, problem solving skills and superior attention to detail with an emphasis on data integrity are requiredDemonstrated ability to identify process improvement opportunities and implement practical, effective solutionsPossesses sound judgment and discretion when handling sensitive and confidential informationStrong mathematical, analytical and critical thinking skills (dealing with numbers, complex calculations, formulas and costing)Advanced statistics and forecasting skillsStrong relationship management, communication and interpersonal skillsAdvanced computer skills including Excel (advanced formulas, pivot tables and lookups), Word, PowerPoint and JDE Edwards and complex reporting skills queries, formulas)Solid integrity and demonstrated ability to maintain high levels of confidentialityAbility to do modeling and forecasting, and to link and work with multiple spreadsheetsAbility to collect, analyze and manipulate large sets of dataAbility to adhere to strict deadlinesThe successful candidate must hold a valid class G Ontario Driver's License in good standing and have access to their own transportation to travel between corporate facilitiesAs a condition of employment, proof of current and valid certificate(s) and/or educational qualifications will be required.What We OfferThe City of Brantford is an equal opportunity employer that values equity, diversity and inclusion. At the Cityof Brantford, people are our priority. #TeamBrantford employees are our most valuable resource and we believe it'simportant to offer a competitive total rewards package.Paid training and professional development, the flexibility to work from home in some positions and wellness andwork life balance are just some of the great things the City of Brantford has to offer. When you work with us,you'll know you're doing important work that matters and helps build a better Brantford. Come grow with us.

📌 Compensation Specialist (Brantford)
🏢 Brantford
📍 Brantford