About the role
<p>Why Windsor?</p><p>Forward.</p><p>Together.</li><li>— Discover a career that connects purpose with possibility.</p><p>At the City of Windsor, our employees thrive in a collaborative environment that values organizational excellence, community impact, and offers competitive benefits that supports professional growth. Located in Southwestern Ontario on the banks of the Detroit River and Lake St.</p><p>Clair, Windsor is just minutes from downtown Detroit, Michigan and the north shores of Lake Erie, which is home to over 25 local wineries, craft breweries and distilleries.</p><p>Windsor boasts world class entertainment, state-of-the-art facilities, iconic food, temperate climate, magnificent waterfront parks & gardens and an innovative workforce with demonstrated capacity in automotive, advanced manufacturing, transportation, life sciences, education and tourism.</p><p>With affordable living, a diverse community, and a growing economy, Windsor offers a lifestyle as fulfilling as the work we do.</p><p>Come join a team that reflects the city it serves.</p><p>Job Title:   Pension & Benefits Specialist Job Posting Number: 2026-0176 Posting Type:  Internal and External Posting Period: Wednesday, May 27, 2026 at 8:30 a.m.</p><p>to Tuesday, June 2, 2026 at 4:30 p.m.</p><p>Department: Human Resources Union: Non-Union Position Status: Temporary Full-Time Job Code: NU0605 Grade/Class: 009 Number of Positions: 1 Rate of Pay: $81,422.54 - $98,970.28 annually Hours of Work per Week: 35 hours Shift Work Required: No Duties and Responsibilities: Reporting to the Employee Service Centre Manager, this position is responsible for: The day-to-day administration of the City’s pension and benefits policies and programs; Serving as a subject matter expert for all pension and benefit plan matters and providing in-depth knowledge, expertise, support and guidance to Human Resources, Payroll, management and employees, as required;  Preparing communication materials relating to the pension (OMERS) and benefit plans (Green Shield, Great West Life) across the Corporation, updating employee information on internal database and / or intranet;  Monitoring, analyzing and coordinating the Corporation’s Benefit Program and Procedures and making recommendations on possible changes and efficiencies to program design, procedural wording and collective agreement articles; Coordinating and implementing the insured benefit plans for the Corporation and for the administration of the OMERS pension plan; Overseeing and carrying out all death claims including consulting/consoling employees, surviving spouses and their family members; Meeting and providing general guidance to employees who are retiring so they are able to make informed decisions;  Accurately administering all benefit enrolments, terminations, death benefits, benefit changes, employee life event changes, and late entrant applications in a timely fashion and meeting payroll input and reporting deadlines;  Liaising with the City’s Ergonomist and Wellness Specialist as well as external benefit providers (i.e.</p><p>Green Shield, Great West Life) regarding the Corporation benefit plans and programs as required;   Providing reports, conducting research, monitoring trends and conducting analysis, plus developing and making recommendations to the Employee Service Centre Manager related to pension and benefits best practices; Performing Occupational Health & Safety duties as outlined in the Corporation’s Health and Safety Program;  Performing other related duties as required.</p><p>Qualifications: Must have a University Degree in Business or Public Administration, Political Science or Social Sciences or Ontario Ministry of Education equivalency and a minimum of one (1) year senior administration experience or Human Resources experience preferably in pension and benefit plan administration;  OR Must h