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Current Listings:
Pension Policy Advisor Manager
Alberta Finance and Enterprise, Edmonton - The Public Sector Pension Policy division is seeking a highly motivated individual to play an important role in the development of public sector pension policy.
The successful person would be part of a team providing advice to senior decision-makers on Alberta public sector pension plans and the Canada Pension Plan. Pension policy involves issues of social policy, demographics, governance, legislative drafting, liability management, finance and investments.
An innovative and flexible individual, you will develop policy options, conduct research, assess proposals, prepare briefing notes, and maintain excellent relations with stakeholders.
Thinking strategically, managing multiple issues and working with tight timelines are some of the skills you will need as Pension Policy Advisor. Given the technical and legal nature of pensions, you should be skilled at analytic work and have a desire to search for new solutions to meet client needs. The ability to communicate complex issues in an easily understandable manner is a vital part of the job.
Qualifications: University degree in law, finance, economics, public or business administration or related discipline together with several years experience in pensions or a related field. Knowledge of the legislation governing public sector pension plans is required. A CEBS designation would be an asset. Equivalencies will be considered.
NOTE: Final candidates will be asked to undergo a security screening. This competition may be used to fill future vacancies.
Online applications are preferred. To apply online, visit www.jobs.alberta.ca
Please quote the competition number and the position you are applying for when submitting your application. Applicants who apply online will receive an e-mail acknowledging receipt of their application.
Salary: $70,656 to $95,076, Closing Date: May 16, 2008
Competition #: 048681
The HR contact for this competition is: Lynsey Nault, Human Resource Consultant at Alberta Finance and Enterprise, Room 546, Terrace Building, 9515 - 107 Street, Edmonton, Alberta, T5K 2C3. Phone: (780) 427-3070; Fax: (780) 422-0421.
We thank all applicants in advance; however, only individuals selected for interviews will be contacted.
For further information about Alberta Finance and Enterprise, see our website at http://www.finance.alberta.ca
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Associate Director, Regulatory Affairs
Advocis (The Financial Advisors Association of Canada) is Canada’s largest and longest standing industry association of financial advisors with members across Canada providing life & health insurance, mutual funds and securities advice to millions of Canadians. Advocis is over 100 years old.
Advocis is consistently approached by governments as a key stakeholder in legislative and policy reviews related to insurance distribution and securities reform initiatives. We are also involved on a number of federal issues such as the implementation of the do-not-call list, new anti-money laundering legislation and a review of federal privacy legislation. On these and other issues, Advocis routinely works with regulators, politicians and government officials as well as other industry associations to develop policy positions on a variety of issues impacting Canada’s financial services sector. For more information about Advocis see our web page at: www.advocis.ca.
Advocis is a leader in many of the regulatory debates underway in Canada’s financial services sector. We are looking to build our Regulatory Affairs team with the addition of an Associate Director to work in a fast-paced, collegial and stimulating environment.
Job description:
Located at Advocis’ National Office in Toronto and reporting to the Senior Director, Regulatory Affairs, the Associate Director, Regulatory Affairs will: manage member committees; conduct research and analysis to develop policy options; execute advocacy initiatives relevant to the work of the Association; prepare written submissions to regulators, politicians and government officials; develop strategic plans for advocacy initiatives; represent the Association at industry working groups and before industry stakeholders, regulators and government officials; and prepare briefing materials for senior management and member volunteers.
Job requirements:
University degree in law, business, political science, or economics.
Ability to interpret and apply legislation.
Financial services sector experience, with an emphasis on the regulation of life and health insurance companies and intermediaries, and/or securities regulation.
Strong research, problem solving and negotiation skills.
Ability to work with stakeholders and build consensus.
Excellent oral and written communication skills are mandatory.
Organizational/conceptual skills to manage priorities.
Government and/or industry association experience is an asset.
To apply:
Interested qualified applicants should e-mail their resumes with a covering letter to resumes@advocis.ca or fax to (416) 444-8031 attention Karen Beier, by April 25, 2008.
We thank all applicants for their expression of interest, however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
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