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Department:Human Resources
Employment Type:Full-Time
Requisition ID:2158

Join the UFA team today
At UFA, we are more than an agricultural cooperative. We are a team of passionate people who work together to support rural communities, Canadian producers, and each other every day.

We are growing and are currently seeking a knowledgeable and customer-focused Total Rewards Advisor to support the administration, communication, and continuous improvement of UFA's total rewards programs. This role is responsible for delivering exceptional service related to compensation, benefits, pension, wellness, recognition, and other reward initiatives that attract, retain, and engage employees.

The Total Rewards Advisor will partner closely with leaders, employees, Payroll, Finance, and external vendors to ensure programs are administered effectively, remain competitive within the market, and align with organizational objectives.

This position is located in Calgary, Alberta and operates on a hybrid work schedule.

Responsibilities:

- Administer and support UFA's total rewards programs, including compensation, benefits, pension, wellness, recognition, and other employee reward initiatives.
- Provide guidance and support to employees and leaders regarding total rewards policies, programs, processes, and inquiries.
- Participate in compensation activities including job evaluations, salary benchmarking, market analysis, pay recommendations, and annual compensation reviews.
- Coordinate benefits and pension administration activities, ensuring accurate enrollment, changes, reconciliations, and ongoing vendor management.
- Support the development and delivery of employee communications, education sessions,



and resources related to compensation and benefits programs.
- Prepare, analyze, and maintain total rewards data, reports, dashboards, and metrics to support business decisions and program effectiveness.
- Ensure compliance with applicable legislation, company policies, governance standards, and reporting requirements related to compensation and benefits programs.
- Partner with external providers and internal stakeholders to resolve issues, improve service delivery, and enhance the employee experience.
- Support annual processes including salary reviews, incentive programs, benefits renewals, pension activities, budgeting, and year-end reporting.
- Identify opportunities to improve total rewards programs, processes, technology, and employee engagement through continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

- A Bachelor's degree or diploma in Human Resources, Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, or a related field. An equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.
- A minimum of 5 years of progressive experience supporting compensation, benefits, pension, or total rewards programs.
- Professional designations such as CPHR, CEBS, CCP, GRP, or related certifications are considered an asset.
- Robust knowledge of compensation practices, job evaluation methodologies, benefits administration, pension plans,



and total rewards principles.
- Experience working with HRIS systems, compensation tools, benefits providers, pension administrators, and other internal and external stakeholders.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, HRIS systems, and data analysis/reporting tools.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and quantitative skills with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to translate complex total rewards concepts into clear and meaningful information for employees and leaders.
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities, maintain confidentiality, and provide exceptional customer service.
- Continuous improvement mindset with strong organizational, project management, and relationship-building skills.

You and UFA. Let’s Grow Together.

UFA is one of Canada’s largest and most progressive agricultural co-operatives. We’re a multi-billion-dollar organization that offers the products, services, and support our 127,000+ members need to build, grow and succeed. While our roots will always be in agriculture, we’re proud to support the industries and communities that drive Western Canada’s economy. We need your skills, expertise and ideas to help us keep growing.

- A Business with a Purpose - Join a member-owned co-operative with a mission that matters: improving the well-being of our members, helping them feed the world, and enabling investment in local communities.
- Recognized and Rewarded for Your Performance - At UFA, success is shared. You’ll own your work and be recognized for both individual and organizationa

📌 Total Rewards Analyst (Calgary)
🏢 UFA
📍 Calgary