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Total Rewards Coordinator - Limited Term
Tracking Code: req1642
Faculty/Department: Human Resources Department
Number of Positions: 1
Appointment Type: Limited Term,
Hours of Work: 35 hours per week
Non-Union Hiring Zone: Job Level 8 - $68,200 - $84,700
Posting Date: July 10, 2026
Closing Date: July 16, 2026 (7:00 pm EST)
The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work full-time at our North Campus or to participate in the university’s Flexible Workspace Program which provides for remote work arrangements up to four (4) days per week.
Job Summary:
Reporting to the Manager, Total Rewards, the Total Rewards Coordinator ensures compliance and/or consistency with legislation, internal standards, policies and procedures with internal clients, specifically as it applies to maintaining employee information through transactional and/or administrative activities.
The role provides operational support to the Total Rewards Advisors and is a key point of contact in responding to pay, benefits and pensions related matters.
Responsibilities/accountabilities:
The successful candidate will:
Process transactional documentation including but not limited to; new hires, transfers, promotions, leaves, employment letters, employment status changes and enter all employee data into Banner Human Resources Information System (HRIS)
Provide 1st tier support to members Pension and Benefits inquiries and manage the response to resolve any issues
Provide support to Electronic Personnel Action Form (EPAF) queries, interpreting and evaluating needs, resolving routine issues and presenting alternatives
Liaise with payroll to resolve anomalies in a timely manner to process pays accurately and providing interpretive advice/direction, for example, on compensation, benefits, leaves, appointments, terminations
Assist with the job evaluation process for OPSEU and non-union positions which includes preparing documentation and correspondence, and managing numerous job evaluation requests for new positions, substantive changes, and request for reconsiderations
Educate and advise new employees regarding Ontario Tech’s Pension and Benefits program
Participate in ad hoc working groups and total rewards projects/initiatives, working collaboratively to ensure delivery of outcomes and timelines
Required Education:
Completion of a 4-year post-secondary degree with specialization in Human Resources Management, Business or Commerce
A Certified Human Resources Professional (CHRP) or Certified Compensation Professional (CCP) would be considered a preferred asset
A combination of education and experience may be considered for this role
Required Experience:
Minimum of three (3) years of human resources experience
Experience in a unionized environment would be considered a preferred asset
How to Apply:
Interested candidates should submit in electronic format a covering letter and their resume. Applications will be accepted until July 16, 2026 or until a suitable candidate is found. We appreciate all applications received; however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
Ontario Tech University is actively committed to equity, diversity, inclusion, indigenization and decolonization (EDIID), and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates, while especially encouraging applications from First Nations, Metis, Inuit peoples, Indigenous peoples of North America, racialized persons, persons with disabilities, and those who identify as women and/or 2SLGBTQ+. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens, permanent residents, Indigenous Peoples in Canada, and those eligible to work in Canada, will be given priority.
Ontario Tech University respects people's different needs and therefore will take all reasonable steps to ensure accommodation for applicants where appropriate. The University is also committed to ensuring that confidentiality is maintained throughout all aspects of the recruitment cycle.
If you require accommodation, please contact Julie Day, Health and Disability Management Specialist. For more information about the universities policies for accommodating employees with disabilities please review the university’s Accessibility Policy.
The university acknowledges the lands and people of the Mississaugas of Scugog Island First Nation which is covered under the Williams Treaties. We are situated on the Traditional Territory of the Mississaugas, a branch of the greater Anishinaabeg Nation which includes Algonquin, Ojibway, Odawa and Pottawatomi.
Job Location: Oshawa, Ontario, Canada
Expected Start Date: 7/21/2026
Expected End Date: 2/19/2027
Total Rewards Coordinator - Limited Term
Tracking Code: req1642
Faculty/Department: Human Resources Department
Number of Positions: 1
Appointment Type: Limited Term,
Hours of Work: 35 hours per week
Non-Union Hiring Zone: Job Level 8 - $68,200 - $84,700
Posting Date: July 10, 2026
Closing Date: July 16, 2026 (7:00 pm EST)
The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work full-time at our North Campus or to participate in the university’s Flexible Workspace Program which provides for remote work arrangements up to four (4) days per week.
Job Summary:
Reporting to the Manager, Total Rewards, the Total Rewards Coordinator ensures compliance and/or consistency with legislation, internal standards, policies and procedures with internal clients, specifically as it applies to maintaining employee information through transactional and/or administrative activities.
The role provides operational support to the Total Rewards Advisors and is a key point of contact in responding to pay, benefits and pensions related matters.
Responsibilities/accountabilities:
The successful candidate will:
Process transactional documentation including but not limited to; new hires, transfers, promotions, leaves, employment letters, employment status changes and enter all employee data into Banner Human Resources Information System (HRIS)
Provide 1st tier support to members Pension and Benefits inquiries and manage the response to resolve any issues
Provide support to Electronic Personnel Action Form (EPAF) queries, interpreting and evaluating needs, resolving routine issues and presenting alternatives
Liaise with payroll to resolve anomalies in a timely manner to process pays accurately and providing interpretive advice/direction, for example, on compensation, benefits, leaves, appointments, terminations
Assist with the job evaluation process for OPSEU and non-union positions which includes preparing documentation and correspondence, and managing numerous job evaluation requests for new positions, substantive changes, and request for reconsiderations
Educate and advise new employees regarding Ontario Tech’s Pension and Benefits program
Participate in ad hoc working groups and total rewards projects/initiatives, working collaboratively to ensure delivery of outcomes and timelines
Required Education:
Completion of a 4-year post-secondary degree with specialization in Human Resources Management, Business or Commerce
A Certified Human Resources Professional (CHRP) or Certified Compensation Professional (CCP) would be considered a preferred asset
A combination of education and experience may be considered for this role
Required Experience:
Minimum of three (3) years of human resources experience
Experience in a unionized environment would be considered a preferred asset
How to Apply:
Interested candidates should submit in electronic format a covering letter and their resume. Applications will be accepted until July 16, 2026 or until a suitable candidate is found. We appreciate all applications received; however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
Ontario Tech University is actively committed to equity, diversity, inclusion, indigenization and decolonization (EDIID), and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates, while especially encouraging applications from First Nations, Metis, Inuit peoples, Indigenous peoples of North America, racialized persons, persons with disabilities, and those who identify as women and/or 2SLGBTQ+. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens, permanent residents, Indigenous Peoples in Canada, and those eligible to work in Canada, will be given priority.
Ontario Tech University respects people's different needs and therefore will take all reasonable steps to ensure accommodation for applicants where appropriate. The University is also committed to ensuring that confidentiality is maintained throughout all aspects of the recruitment cycle.
If you require accommodation, please contact Julie Day, Health and Disability Management Specialist. For more information about the universities policies for accommodating employees with disabilities please review the university’s Accessibility Policy.
The university acknowledges the lands and people of the Mississaugas of Scugog Island First Nation which is covered under the Williams Treaties. We are situated on the Traditional Territory of the Mississaugas, a branch of the greater Anishinaabeg Nation which includes Algonquin, Ojibway, Odawa and Pottawatomi.
Job Location: Oshawa, Ontario, Canada
Expected Start Date: 7/21/2026
Expected End Date: 2/19/2027
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Total Rewards Coordinator - Limited Term position is now open for candidates interested in the Human Resource (HR) Jobs sector. This role in Oshawa offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Human Resource (HR) Jobs is a plus.
