Director, Total Rewards

At Aviso, we are dedicated to improving the financial well-being of Canadians. As a leading wealth management organization, we are committed to leadership, innovation, partnership, responsibility, and community. Working with talented and energetic professionals who exemplify our values every day, you will quickly notice that our people and dynamic ‘oneaviso’ culture sets us apart. If you are looking for interesting and challenging work, at a company committed to its people, find out more about what Aviso has to offer at www.aviso.ca.

The Opportunity:

We’re looking for a Director, Total Rewards to join our People & Culture team.

Reporting to the Vice President, People & Culture, the Director, Total Rewards is responsible for the design, implementation, and governance of compensation, benefits, and reward and recognition strategies and programs. This role will be accountable for collaborating closely with senior leadership, HR teams, and external partners to enhance Aviso’s employee value proposition, attract talent, and maintain competitive market positioning and rewards. You will be heavily involved in optimizing and managing compensation and benefit programs across the enterprise for all levels and functions, including executive compensation. You will drive and oversee the execution of our quarterly sales and annual compensation and rewards program cycle, ensuring alignment to Aviso’s values, overall business objectives, and compliance with pay legislation.

Who you are:

• Service – You consider both internal and external stakeholders and demonstrate intent of understanding and putting the clients’ needs first. You advocate service excellence and work to deliver solutions that meet the needs. You proactively develop strategic partnerships that allow Aviso Wealth to become a trusted advisor and partner
• Execution – You are committed to achieving your goals and to succeed. This includes focusing on “getting things done”, as well as recognizing and taking advantage of opportunities as they arise. You are consistently looking for ways to improve your personal best and see value in continuous improvement. You take accountability for your actions and learn from mistakes
• Collaboration – You work collaboratively with others with the common goal of driving positive results. Making meaningful contributions to your team to achieve organizational goals is a priority. You proactively encourage collaboration, build trust and inclusion, and work to establish effective relationships both inside and outside of the organization
• Leadership – You lead your team and provide regular direction, guidance, coaching, and motivation, all while striving for peak performance. You assist them in overcoming obstacles through additional resources, removal of roadblocks, and providing the level of support required for their success. You delegate and deliver feedback based on the in-depth understanding of your individual team members

What your day looks like:

Leadership and Collaboration

• Lead the total rewards, compensation, and benefits center of excellence
• Provide mentorship and support to the Total Rewards, Payroll, and Benefits teams
• Lead and develop junior staff and share expertise in reward plan design and management
• Deliver amazing experiences to stakeholders and position Total Rewards as a partner of choice

Rewards, Strategy and Design

• Develop and execute comprehensive and aligned total rewards strategies to ensure all compensation, benefits, and recognition programs are competitive, scalable, and sustainable
• Partner as a subject matter expert with our client-facing HR Business Partners to support the design and implementation of rewards programs
• Provide expertise and recommendations to all levels of leadership, enabling impactful compensation discussions through preparation of reports and presentations based on market research and analysis

Compensation and Benefits Management

• Oversee job evaluations, market reviews, and lead our cyclical salary survey and compensation processes
• Develop and maintain compensation and rewards policies and documentation, ensuring alignment to Aviso’s values and adherence to applicable legislation and employment law
• Plan and manage ad hoc projects to add value and enhance the stakeholder experience through each touchpoint and stage of the workplan
• Conduct research and remain current with compensation-related legislation, trends, and best practices

Requirements

Your experience and skills:

• Minimum 8+ years of progressive compensation, benefits and rewards experience, preferably within a complex, fast-paced, matrix organization is required
• Financial services industry experience is preferred
• At least 2 years of recent experience in a similar role managing people/teams is required
• CHRP, CCP or other HR related designations would be an asset
• Proven track record of successfully navigating through change, with a strong understanding of compensation and benefits principles, practices, and trends is required
• Experience with compensation and incentive program design and hands-on experience in execution of cyclical compensation programs and market benchmarking is required
• Strong business acumen is required with a high level of integrity to manage the sensitive nature of decisions around all things related to compensation, benefits, rewards, and recognition
• Proven ability to quickly partner with all levels of leadership, including executive is required
• Strong consultative communication and relationship management skills are required
• Strong collaboration and partnership skills are required; HRBP front faces and delivers to the LOBs based on expertise provided by the Total Rewards team
• Deep analytical capabilities to evaluate complex data, identify trends, and make recommendations is required
• Bias towards action with a strong sense of urgency and a continuous process improvement and value-added mindset is required
• A pragmatic and adaptable mindset and openness to learning new technologies is required
• Advanced presentation skills and expertise with MS suite of products is required
• Fluent communication skills in English are required and bilingual skills in French are an asset

Benefits

Why Aviso Wealth?

At Aviso Wealth, you will find a dynamic and inclusive culture that rewards innovation and celebrates success.
Here are a few things that set us apart:

• Competitive compensation package that rewards and recognizes individual contributions
• Excellent health, dental and insurance benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees
• Generous vacation time, fitness benefit, parental leave top-up options
• Matching contributions to our retirement program
• Commitment to the continuous improvement of our staff through learning & development and an education assistance program
• Regular social events to foster teamwork

Equal Employment Opportunity

Aviso Wealth welcomes and encourages applications from all qualified individuals including persons with disabilities. If you require an accommodation, we will work with you to meet your needs in all stages of the hiring process.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

No recruiters or agencies, please.

Company Overview:

Aviso is a leading wealth management and investment services provider for the Canadian financial industry, with over $125 billion in total assets under administration and management, and over 1,000 employees. We’re building a comprehensive, technology-enabled, client-centric wealth services ecosystem. Our clients include our partners, advisors, and investors. We’re a trusted partner for nearly all credit unions across Canada, in addition to a wide range of portfolio managers, investment dealers, insurance and trust companies, and introducing brokers. Our partners depend on Aviso for specific solutions that give them a competitive edge in a rapidly evolving, highly competitive industry. Our investment dealer and mutual fund dealer and our insurance services support thousands of investment advisors. Our asset manager, NEI Investments, specializes in investing responsibly. Our online brokerage, Qtrade Direct Investing®, empowers self-directed investors, and our fully automated investing service, Qtrade Guided Portfolios®, serves investors who prefer a hands-off approach. Aviso Correspondent Partners provides custodial and carrying broker services to a wide range of firms. We have offices in Toronto, Vancouver, Montreal, and Winnipeg. Aviso is backed by the collective strength of our owners: the credit union Centrals, Co-operators/CUMIS, and Desjardins. We’re proud to power businesses that empower investors.

A career with Aviso means being part of a group of talented, energetic professionals who live their values every day, and belonging to an organization dedicated to your success and career development. If you’re looking for interesting and challenging work, at a company committed to its people, apply to join our team.

Salary

This position is posted with an expected salary range of $140,000 - $170,000 CAD annually. Individual compensation packages are based on various factors unique to each candidate and the requirements of the position.