Director, Total Rewards

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About Pacific Blue Cross
Pacific Blue Cross (PBC) has been British Columbia's leading benefits provider for over 80 years. We are an independent, not-for-profit society with strong roots in BC’s health care system. We provide health, dental, life, disability, and travel coverage to 1 in 3 British Columbians through employee group plans and individual plans.
We are fueled by a commitment to keep health care sustainable for all British Columbians. Through our PBC Health Foundation, we fund projects that improve health outcomes directly related to mental health and wellbeing as well as the prevention and/or management of chronic disease. We are interested in finding people who want to make a difference and who are looking to grow their career with us.
Perks
Flexible working hours of 7.5 hours per day, Monday to Friday (i.e., 37.5 hours per week).
Paid vacation starts at 4 weeks per year, and increases with years of service.
Hybrid work environment (i.e., a combination of work from office and work from home days).
Generous benefits, including extended health, dental, and life insurance; depending on the plan that you choose, these benefit premiums can be 100% paid by PBC.
PBC contributes the equivalent of 8% of your base salary to a Defined Contribution pension plan. No employee contribution or matching is required, giving you more take-home pay.
Onsite gym, cafeteria, and access to virtual doctors/counsellors 24/7 via our Employee Family Assistance Program!
About the Position
We are searching for a permanent Director, Total Rewards to join our Human Resources team.
The starting salary will be determined based on a combination of skills, education, and experience. The salary range is $138,800 – $190,000 per year.
If you’re looking to take on a role that focuses on shaping the future of total rewards and driving strategies that attract, retain, and engage top talent at Pacific Blue Cross, we want to hear from you. This is a great career opportunity with a local not-for-profit health insurance provider where you would lead a high-performing team and oversee enterprise-wide compensation, benefits, payroll, and recognition programs that directly support organizational goals.

Your skills in coaching, training, and performance management will guide a team that designs and implements total rewards strategies, covering everything from market benchmarking and pay equity to wellness initiatives and retirement programs while ensuring compliance with policy and regulatory requirements.
We offer an attractive compensation and benefits package and work-life balance. Our workplace culture values health and wellness, diversity and equality, continuing education, environmental sustainability and giving back to the community.
This role is currently working from home 3 days a week and 2 days a week at our head office in Burnaby, BC. Apply this week if you would like to take on this role.
Key Ways This Position Makes An Impact
The Director, Total Rewards will focus on shaping and leading total rewards strategies that attract, retain, and engage top talent while aligning with organizational priorities and governance standards.
In this role, you will lead the design, implementation, and governance of the organization’s total rewards philosophy and programs. You will partner with the Senior Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer to review and evolve compensation strategies, incentive plans, and benefit offerings.
You will oversee market benchmarking, salary structures, annual salary increases, and bonus programs to ensure competitiveness, pay equity, and alignment with organizational goals.
In this role, you will guide the executive compensation strategy in line with board governance, market data, and long-term business objectives.
You will manage the administration and strategic design of employee benefit programs, including health, wellness, retirement, and leave initiatives, ensuring they support both employee needs and organizational sustainability.
In this role, you will lead compensation planning during union negotiations and act as a key strategic partner on labor contracts.
You will oversee payroll operations and HR systems in order to ensure there is compliance with tax laws and reporting requirements, maintaining data integrity, driving system integration, and implementing enhancements that deliver accurate, timely payroll and robust reporting capabilities.
Key Experiences You Bring To This Role
Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) with a major in Human Resources, Business Administration, or an equivalent relevant field including or supplemented by courses in leadership/supervision.
Excellent knowledge of relevant compensation and benefit regulations (e.g., Pay Transparency Act).
10 to 12 years of leadership experience in human resources including 5 years of leadership experience in specifically in total rewards or compensation and benefits.
Experience with HRIS and Payroll systems (e.g., Workday).
Ability to turn organizational goals into strategic goals, tactical goals, and individual objectives.
It’s preferred and considered an asset if you have a:
a Chartered Professional in Human Resources (CPHR) designation, or equivalent.
a Certified Compensation Professional (CCP) designation, or equivalent.
a master’s degree (or equivalent) in Human Resource Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
If you’re excited about taking on this opportunity, we invite you to apply today and start the conversation with us about this position.
Please apply via our website this week at http://www.pbchbs.com/company/careers/
While we thank all applicants for their interest, only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
PBC is an Indigenous Works employer of choice, an Insurance Business Canada Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion award winner, one of Canada’s Greenest employers, a Canadian Centre for Diversity and Inclusion (CCDI) employer partner, and a Pride at Work partner.
We strive to create a workplace where everyone feels valued and employees feel empowered to freely participate and contribute regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, ****** orientation, religion, ability, education level, parental status, or socioeconomic status. We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from all qualified candidates.
To request an accommodation in completing this job application, testing, interviewing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to careers@pac.bluecross.ca. These accommodation requests will be reviewed confidentially and, on a case-by-case basis by Human Resources.
 

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