Advisor, Total Rewards

Location:

MONTREAL, Quebec, CA, H3B 2C9

Reference Number : 1128

Status : Permanent - Full-time

Annual Salary / Hourly Rate : $86 366 - $106 687

Number of positions to be filled : 1

Application Deadline : 01/19/2026

Did you know that VIA Rail is carrying out ambitious projects to modernize its services and infrastructure? From our new ultramodern train fleet to ongoing improvement of our infrastructure, we’re building the future of transportation in Canada. Working for VIA Rail is being a part of a collective effort in sustainable mobility.

Do you want to play a key role in HR strategy andmake a real impact on the employee experience? As a Total Rewards Advisor, you will be at the heart of implementing and monitoring compensation programs, pension plans, and group insurance. Your expertise will contribute to continuous improvement, implementation, and optimization of our processes. Acting as a trusted resource for internal teams, you will actively participate in strategic projects that shape our total rewards practices.

Key Responsibilities

Compensation:

Lead and coordinate annual compensation processes (salary reviews, variable compensation programs, total rewards statements).
Advise HR team members on compensation programs and processes.
Recommend and implement improvements to existing practices.
Develop and implement tools, mechanisms, and procedures related to compensation.
Configure and maintain compensation rules in the HRIS (VIP).
Participate in strategic compensation projects and initiatives.

Benefits and Pension Plans:

Act as a resource for interpreting group insurance rules and HR policies.
Interpret pension plan provisions and ensure administration of DB, DC, and Hybrid plans.
Monitor vendor performance (AON, Sun Life, etc.), resolve issues, and implement corrective actions.
Liaise with insurers on complex claims and contractual interpretations.
Collaborate on implementing new solutions and analyzing benefits initiatives.
Oversee group insurance administration and work with pension plan administrators on annual activities (financial statements, annual statements, etc.).
Deploy communication and education initiatives for employees regarding pension plans.

Other Responsibilities:

Support the labor relations team in preparing for collective bargaining negotiations.
Assess the impact of various total rewards scenarios.
Contribute to HR process optimization and act as a change agent for improvement initiatives.
Support the Employee Experience Center team.

What We Are Looking For

Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Relations, Human Resources, or Business Administration.
CEBS certification or other related certification (asset).
6 to 8 years of experience in compensation or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
In-depth knowledge of total rewards principles.
3 to 5 years of experience administering DB and DC pension plans.
Bilingual in French and English (spoken and written).
Advanced proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
Experience with HRIS systems; VIP (DLGL) is an asset.
Strong analytical, mathematical, and writing skills.
Rigorous, detail-oriented, and committed to confidentiality.

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At VIA Rail, we are proud to be an employment-equity employer and we strive to form teams that reflect the diversity of Canadian society. We aim to remove barriers to employment accessibility and aspire to provide an inclusive and equitable work environment where everyone is valued, regardless of their identity or differences, to enable them to reach their full potential.

If you need assistance in making the recruitment process or the position you are applying for more accessible, please let us know. Alternate arrangements may be offered to individuals who request them at any stage of the recruitment process. All information received in relation to arrangements will be kept confidential.

Note that we will only contact those who are selected for an interview.

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