Manager, Total Rewards

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Join a national team where people, purpose, and community come first. Western Financial Group was named a 2025 Top Insurance Employer by Insurance Business Canada and is home to more than 2,300 team members supporting over one million customers across 200+ locations across Canada.

MANAGER, TOTAL REWARDS – Remote Across Canada

What a Typical Day Looks Like

• Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing Total Rewards team, staying close to the work and actively guiding day-to-day execution


• Take a hands-on approach, rolling up your sleeves to support complex compensation and benefits activities and ensure delivery excellence


• Oversee end-to-end execution of total rewards programs including base pay, incentive plans, benefits, and recognition initiatives


• Drive automation and process efficiency by identifying opportunities to streamline workflows, reduce manual effort, and enhance accuracy


• Explore and apply emerging tools, including AI-enabled capabilities, to support smarter decision-making and operational efficiency


• Manage key annual cycles such as salary reviews, compensation planning, benchmarking, and benefits administration


• Use data and analytics to inform decisions, assess competitiveness, and connect program outcomes to enterprise strategy


• Champion self-service solutions that empower leaders and employees while improving scalability of Total Rewards programs


• Partner with leaders and People & Culture teams to provide practical, data-informed guidance on compensation and workforce decisions


• Lead and contribute to projects with a structured, outcomes-focused mindset, ensuring timelines, stakeholders, and deliverables are effectively managed


• Ensure compliance with employment standards, privacy legislation, and internal policies


• Support cross-functional initiatives (including M&A activity) with total rewards data, insights, and operational support

The Value You Bring

• 7+ years of progressive experience in compensation, benefits, or total rewards


• Proven people leadership experience with a strong interest in leading hands-on, day-to-day work


• Demonstrated ability to drive process improvements, automation, and scalable solutions


• Curiosity and openness to leveraging AI and technology to enhance efficiency and effectiveness


• Strong project lead approach with the ability to prioritize, organize, and deliver across multiple workstreams


• Ability to connect detailed program work to broader enterprise strategy and business priorities


• Experience building or enhancing self-service tools, resources, or frameworks for leaders and employees


• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and translate it into clear insights and recommendations


• Experience with HRIS systems (SAP SuccessFactors preferred) and advanced Excel skills


• Solid understanding of compensation benchmarking, vendor coordination, and best practices


• Post-secondary education in HR or a related field (or equivalent experience)


• CCP, CHRP/CHRL, or SHRM designation considered an asset


• Strong communication skills, business acumen, and collaborative mindset


• Experience in a sales compensation environment is an asset

Role Details

• Hours/Duration: 37.5 hours per week – Full-time, Permanent


• Location: Remote options available across Canada


• Current Vacancy: Yes


• Requisition #: 82853


• Compensation Range: $100,000 to $130,000

Why Western?

Western’s people‑first culture, grounded in our guiding principles of Truthfulness, Fairness, Value, and Loyalty, is recognized across Canada and strengthened by our commitment to wellness, flexibility, and meaningful community impact.

Highlights include:

• 14 Paid Wellness Days, 3 weeks’ vacation, company‑matching savings programs, and 100% employer‑paid group benefits for eligible employees


• Over 1,500 volunteer hours supporting 160+ charities in 2024–2025 through the Western Financial Group Communities Foundation.

Our Commitment to Inclusion: At Western, we strive to create an accessible, equitable, and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and can thrive. As an equal opportunity employer, we encourage applicants of all backgrounds to apply, even if your experience doesn’t perfectly match every qualification.  If you need assistance or an accommodation during the hiring process, please contact [email protected] or visit our Careers page.

Our Human‑First Hiring Approach:  We do not use artificial intelligence to screen, assess, or select applicants. All applications are personally reviewed by Western’s Talent Acquisition Consultants. As part of our hiring process, we use standardized, scientifically validated skills assessments (non‑AI), and all results are reviewed by our hiring team.

Ready to Apply?

If making a meaningful impact in your community and growing your career in a supportive, purpose‑driven environment excite you, we’d love to hear from you.