Posting Title: Manager, Pension Plan Operations & Private Sector Plans
Department: Financial Institutions
Full/Part Time: Full Time
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Vancouver
Work Arrangement: Hybrid
Salary Range: $123,845.00 - $176,819.00
Close Date: June 21, 2026
Job Summary
BC Financial Services Authority (“BCFSA”) helps to protect British Columbians during the biggest financial decisions in their lives. We regulate B.C. ’s financial services sector, including credit unions, real estate licensees, registered pension plans, insurance and trust companies and mortgage brokers. Through modern, effective and efficient oversight, BCFSA protects consumers by impartially setting and enforcing standards across the entire sector ensuring the prosperity of the province.
BCFSA is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all groups. This includes Indigenous Peoples, women, visible minorities, persons with disabilities, persons of diverse sexual orientation, gender identity or expression (LGBTQ2S+), and others who may contribute to diversity at BCFSA.
We recognize unique styles, perspectives, beliefs, and creativity that support a diverse, respectful, inclusive and collaborative work environment. To achieve this, we are committed to:
- Hiring team members who represent the population we serve;
- Removing barriers that may prevent equitable employment; and
- Supporting respectful work environments where everyone feels included and able to produce excellent results.
BCFSA is proud to be selected as one of BC's Top Employers (2025) in recognition of our competitive compensation, work-life balance, and progressive programs.
WHAT WE OFFER:
When you join us, you become part of a high-performing team. Here, each Team Member can bring their unique talent to make outstanding contributions as we work towards the common goal of protecting British Columbians during the most important financial transactions in their lives. We offer:
- Healthy living and work-life balance
- Comprehensive health and wellness benefits plan
- Opportunities for personal and professional development
- Competitive compensation
- A challenging and engaging team environment
- Defined benefits pension plan
- Our team members enjoy the flexibility of a hybrid work model. They can choose every day where they want to work to be the most effective, from the comfort of their home to our beautiful office in downtown Vancouver. (Eligibility may vary, depending on position).
The position is accountable for managing the risk-based regulatory and prudential management of pension plans in British Columbia, ensuring alignment with legislative requirements and BCFSA’s regulatory framework. The role is accountable for translating strategic priorities into operational plans, managing team performance, and ensuring effective program execution and accountability. It also builds strong stakeholder relationships and applies sound judgment to address complex regulatory issues and support the integrity of the pension sector.
Develops and implements team operational plans, setting priorities and goals, while contributing to branch-level planning, service coordination across teams, and reporting to support overall program accountability.
Plans, executes, and reviews supervisory examination activities for higher-risk and targeted pension plans, and conducts ongoing monitoring to support continuous risk assessment and supervisory oversight.
Plans, executes, and reviews supervisory examination activities for higher-risk and targeted pension plans, and conducts ongoing monitoring to support continuous risk assessment and supervisory oversight.
Interprets, administers and ensures compliance with acts and regulations including those related to resource management (e.g., Human Rights, FOIPP, and Financial Administration).
Supervises, coaches and mentors staff including assignment of work, development and evaluation of performance plans and, approval of leave.
7+ years of progressive, directly related experience in pension regulation, pension administration, financial services, or a related field, including experience leading staff and/or managing complex program delivery
Effective communication skills, including strong written, verbal and presentation capabilities to communicate technical, complex concepts to audiences with varying degrees of pension knowledge and experience.
Related experience includes:
Preference may be given to applicants with Industry experience in the following areas: pension plan investment or actuarial management, consulting and/or pensions administration.
Preference may be given to applicants with relevant professional qualifications: FSA, FCIA, CEBS, FRM, CFA, CAIA, LLB/JD and/or CPA.
PROVISOS
Candidates must be eligible to work in Canada and living in British Columbia or intent to settle in the province.
Internal candidates are kindly requested to use their BCFSA email address when applying for this position. This will help us identify and streamline the internal application process.
Hiring Process Accommodation
BCFSA wants to ensure every job applicant is treated fairly and with respect and encourages applications from all candidates, including those with diverse abilities. We welcome you to inform us confidentially if you may require any special support in the application process, including disability accommodation, in order to participate fully in our recruitment experience. Email us at [email protected] to notify us of any needs related to your job application.
