Government of Saskatchewan Hiring For Manager, Member and Stakeholder Relations at Regina, SK Full Time

About Us

The Public Employees Benefit Agency (PEBA) administers two of Canada’s top 100 Pension Funds, including Canada’s top Defined Contribution Pension Plan, along with a number of other pension and benefit programs. Our vision of Fostering Financial Wellness leads the work we do in providing valuable pension and benefit services to the over 100,000 members we are proud to serve.

The Opportunity

PEBA has an exciting new opportunity for a Manager of Member and Stakeholder Relations within the Education and Engagement Branch.

Reporting to the Director, Education and Engagement, this position will be responsible to:

• Lead and manage the direction of 4-5 Retirement Information Consultants and 4 Employer Relations Coordinators within the Education and Engagement branch;
• Ensure team members have sufficient technical expertise and training, are current in best practices and can apply a range of strategies to educate and engage stakeholders;
• Review and implement an annual strategic plan for employer education and engagement including targets and tactics for increasing, strengthening and maintaining the number and quality of relationships PEBA has with its 900+ employer stakeholders, as well as to establish and maintain a current database of employer contacts;
• Review and implement an annual strategic plan for member education and engagement with a primary focus on strategic targets for increasing the number and quality of individual consultations with members and educational workshops on pension and retirement presented to members across the province;
• Develop and maintain strong working relationships with Agency leaders, as well as building and sustaining relations with key leaders across PEBA’s employers and other relevant partners/stakeholders;
• Conduct research in a number of different areas in order to inform and support their team. Areas of research include; adult learning techniques, pension administration trends, legislation (pension financial services), federal government benefit programs, estate planning, investments and customer service techniques;
• Provide technical advice, expertise and training (regarding financial literacy and retirement planning for members and pension administration for employers) for PEBA in a number of areas, including new service development, supporting system applications/development and pension administration best practices;
• Develop, implement and track the annual budget for their area; and
• Contribute to the overall planning and strategic direction of the branch in order to support the key goals of the Agency and ensure operations are economic, efficient and effective.

Ideal Candidate

To be successful in this role you will have:

• Proven leadership strengths that promote inclusion, engagement and foster an innovative, collaborative environment;
• A solid track record of building and maintaining positive relationships across a diverse group of internal and external stakeholders;
• Knowledge and experience in financial services or pension administration industry; and
• Strong written and oral communication skills and the ability to work with, and influence, a variety of stakeholders.

Typically, the knowledge and experience required in this position is obtained through several years of experience in successfully leading and coaching a team. Experience in the financial services or pension administration industry will be considered an asset. Certification in the financial services or pension industry is also an asset.

What We Offer

• Dynamic, challenging work for talented individuals;
• A competitive salary;
• Comprehensive benefits package including pension;
• Vacation, earned days off (SDO) and other types of leave;
• Inclusive work environments;
• Advancement opportunities; and
• Flexible work arrangements.