Job ID #31865: Pensions Analyst

Contribute to the City of Hamilton, one of Canada’s largest cities - home to a diverse and strong economy, an active and inclusive community, a robust cultural and dining scene, hundreds of kilometers of hiking trails and natural beauty just minutes from the downtown core, and so much more. Join our diverse team of talented and ambitious staff who embody our values of sensational service, courageous change, steadfast integrity, collective ownership and being engaged empowered employees. Help us achieve our vision of being the best place to raise a child and age successfully. #BeTheReason

• Job ID #31865: Pensions Analyst


• Union: CUPE Local 5167


• Job Description ID #: 1175


• Close date: Interested applicants please submit your application online at www.hamilton.ca/city-council/jobs-city
  by 4:00 p.m. on April 15 2026


• Vacancy type: This posting is for an existing vacancy 


• Internal applicants should apply with your work e-mail address. External applicants are considered only after the internal posting process has been completed. Only applicants chosen for an interview will be contacted.
  

SUMMARY OF DUTIES

Reporting to the Senior Pension Analyst, maintain employee and retiree pension records, perform accounting and pension functions associated with OMERS, HWRF, HMRF and Transit pension plans in accordance with legislation, employer policies and Collective Bargaining Agreements.

GENERAL DUTIES

Maintain confidential records such as employee and retiree pension benefits.

Conduct pre and post retirement consulting for employees.

Receive and answer enquiries from staff, other departments, pensioners, financial institutions and government agencies.  Pensions is committed to delivering customer service excellence to all stakeholders.

Calculate pension benefit payments, pension refunds and remittances.

Compose correspondence, compile statistics.

Control and reconcile pension benefit payments.

Liaise with Actuaries, Plan Administrators and Pension Committees.

Prepare journal vouchers for pension deductions and remittances.

Complete forms such as pension benefit applications, cheque requisitions, pension enrolment and beneficiary benefits.

Process termination, retirements and death claims.

Input, manipulate and retrieve pension data.

Balance and remit pension contributions.

Analyze and reconcile general ledger accounts to payroll system.

Prepare pension benefit statements.

Calculate, verify and analyze employee contributions, credited service and pensionable earnings.

Verify, adjust and balance pensioners' Revenue Canada T4A Information Slips.

Interpret pension plan text and legislation.

Make presentations at retirement seminars.

Recover shortfalls in pension deductions.

Perform other duties as assigned which are directly related to the major responsibilities of the job.

QUALIFICATIONS

1. Demonstrated knowledge of accounting procedures and principles at an intermediate level normally acquired through a combination of education and related work experience.


2. Must possess a developed understanding of business accounting concepts and have an aptitude in mathematics.


3. Knowledge of Pension legislation and/or OMERS Pension Plan Administration preferred.


4. Must have an intermediate level of working knowledge in Microsoft Office (Outlook and Word).


5. Must have an advanced level of knowledge in Microsoft Excel.  Must be able to create spreadsheets and manipulate data within multiple spreadsheets using various advanced excel functions, formulas and features.

 such as vlookup and pivot tables.

    6. Must possess good communication skills, both written and verbal, delivered with sensitivity and compassion.

    7. A high degree of sensitivity and confidentiality is required.

Disclaimer:

Be advised that Human Resources frequently audits resumes of internal/external applicants to ensure/validate information provided is consistent and trustworthy. Falsification of information provided at any time throughout the recruitment process may be grounds for disqualification, and for internal applicants, subject to discipline up to and including termination.

Terms:

The City is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes. Consistent with our Values and Corporate Culture Pillars, the City of Hamilton is committed to providing equitable treatment to all with respect to barrier-free employment and accommodation without discrimination. The City will provide accommodation for applicants in all aspects of the hiring process, up to the point of undue hardship.  If you have an accommodation need, please contact Human Resources as soon as possible to make appropriate arrangements.