Senior Compensation & Benefits Analyst (Temporary Full-Time)

Position Details

• Location: Thunder Bay
• Employment Type: Full-time
• Contract Type: Permanent
• Engagement Type: Permanent
• Department: Human Resources

Bring Expertise That Matters, Drive Equitable People Practices. Make a Lasting Impact.

At the City of Thunder Bay, Our City Runs on People Like You. Together, we are building a workplace where everyone belongs—where your expertise in compensation, benefits administration, HR analytics, and systems supports informed decision-making and an exceptional employee experience.

Here, you will play a key role in maintaining and enhancing compensation and benefits programs, supporting job evaluation processes, and leveraging HR data and systems to drive effective people practices across the organization. You'll be part of a workplace that values respect, fosters growth, and promotes a culture of diversity, well-being, and collaboration.

Thunder Bay offers more than a fulfilling career. With its natural beauty, affordability, and strong sense of community, it's a city where you can grow personally and professionally.

Where You’ll Make a Difference Every Day

Senior Compensation & Benefits Analyst, you'll provide specialized expertise and analytical support across compensation, benefits, job evaluation, and HRIS functions. Working closely with leaders, employees, unions, consultants, and service providers, you'll help ensure compensation and benefits remain competitive, equitable, compliant, and aligned with organizational needs.

Whether you live in Thunder Bay, you're looking to return, or excited to make the City your new home, join a team where your skills, expertise, and presence are recognized, and make a meaningful impact across the organization.

How You'll Support the Team

In this role, you will support the administration and continuous improvement of compensation, benefits, and HRIS programs. You will also have the following accountabilities:

• Support the development, implementation, administration, and continuous improvement of corporate compensation and benefits programs aligned with Corporate and Council strategic priorities.
• Support the administration of compensation programs, including job evaluation, job description maintenance, position classification, salary administration, and related compensation practices for union and non-union employees.
• Conduct and coordinate union and non-union job evaluation processes, including chairing job evaluation committees, evaluating positions, preparing supporting documentation, maintaining records, and communicating outcomes to employees and management.
• Administer job evaluation appeals and coordinates approved pay adjustments arising from job evaluation outcomes in accordance with established procedures, policies, and collective agreements.
• Participate in compensation surveys and market benchmarking activities; compiles and analyzes comparator data to support competitive and equitable compensation practices.
• Assist with the maintenance of Pay Equity Plans and supports ongoing compliance with the Pay Equity Act and related legislation.
• Prepare costing analyses related to wage adjustments, organizational changes, compensation reviews, and collective bargaining support.
• Coordinate the administration of employee benefit programs, including health, dental, vision care, life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D), short-term disability, long-term disability, EFAP, and other benefit plans.
• Act as a liaison with third-party administrators, benefits consultants, service providers, and employees regarding benefits administration, eligibility changes, billing matters, claims issues, audits, and issue resolution.
• Support HRIS administration and implementation activities, including data validation, system testing, report development, process documentation, user training coordination, and responding to user inquiries to support effective and efficient use of HR systems.
• Provide analytical and technical support related to compensation, benefits, workforce, and HRIS data, including data collection, analysis, reporting, and identifying trends or opportunities for improvement.
• Assist in the preparation of reports, briefing materials, presentations, and recommendations related to compensation, benefits, and HRIS activities; responds to employee and management inquiries and assists with the interpretation and application of procedures, collective agreements, and applicable legislation.
• Contribute to audits, compliance reviews, grievance research, organizational reviews, and continuous improvement initiatives within the Compensation & Benefits Section.

Senior Compensation & Benefits Analyst - Job Description

What You Can Count On With Us

We're proud to offer a workplace where your well-being, growth, and sense of purpose come first. As the Senior Compensation & Benefits Analyst, you'll enjoy:

• A competitive salary that reflects your expertise
• A matching pension plan to help you build long-term financial security
• Comprehensive health, vision, and dental coverage, plus life insurance for peace of mind
• Generous paid vacation and holidays, with the option to purchase additional leave days when you need more time off
• Access to a confidential Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP) and wellness initiatives to support your overall health
• Leadership development and tuition reimbursement programs, so you can continue to grow your skills and career
• A culture of recognition and appreciation, with staff events and programs that celebrate your contributions
• A collaborative HR team that values innovation, continuous improvement, and knowledge sharing
• Exposure to a broad range of compensation, benefits, HR technology, and organizational initiatives
• The opportunity to influence programs and practices that support employees across the organization

What You'll Bring to the Team

Here's what will help you succeed as the Senior Compensation & Benefits Analyst:

• Diploma in Human Resources Management, Business Administration, or a related discipline.
• Five (5) years of related experience in compensation, benefits administration, job evaluation, human resources analytics, pa... [truncated]