Date: Jun 1, 2026
Location:
Vancouver, British Columbia, CA, V6C 2T8
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Company: BC Financial Services Authority
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 28, 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).
SUMMARY
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.
ACCOUNTABILITIES
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.
Contributes to the implementation of measurements and reporting mechanisms to demonstrate the BCFSA’s/ Pension Branch’s achievement of its mandate and to ensure reliable program accountability.
Manages the processes, services, and systems that enable the team to produce work outputs aligned with the risk-based regulatory framework for pension plans.
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.
Leads and/or conducts research on complex technical issues and opportunities that advance risk-based regulatory management of the pension plan system.
Interprets, administers and ensures compliance with acts and regulations including those related to resource management (e.g., Human Rights, FOIPP, and Financial Administration).
Drafts communications on technical pension matters that effectively and accurately reach the intended audience.
Develops and maintains constructive and collaborative relationships with stakeholders focused on enhancing the BCFSA’s reputation and credibility.
Represents the BCFSA in meetings and maintains partnerships and agreements with stakeholders.
Supervises, coaches and mentors staff including assignment of work, development and evaluation of performance plans and, approval of leave.
Actively participates in developing the corporate culture and employee engagement by implementing and practicing the BCFSA’s core values, setting performance expectations and holding staff accountable.
JOB REQUIREMENTS
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
Comprehensive knowledge of content, interpretation, and application of the Pension Benefits Standards Act/Regulations.
Knowledge of current and emerging risks and trends as they relate to the pension industry.
Knowledge of the methods and procedures involved in the administration of pension plans and pension administration.
Knowledge of pension funding and investment risks and commensurate financial analysis techniques, and of pension governance and business operational risks.
Knowledge of institutional investing policy and practices, portfolio management and regulation
Knowledge of risk management principles and methods.
Ability to exercise judgement, initiative, and discretion.
Ability to influence stakeholders to comply with legislation regulations and policies.
Advanced relationship-building skills, with the ability to engage with diverse stakeholder groups and manage complex relationships.
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.
Strong leadership skills to effectively manage and motivate a highly skilled team in a matrixed work environment, with experience leading for high performance and promoting a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
EDUCATION
Degree in business, actuarial science, law or economics and considerable directly related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
RELATED EXPERIENCE
Related experience includes:
Operational or stakeholder service delivery in the benefits administration or pension investment services sectors
Interpreting and applying legislation, regulations, and/or policy
Managing employees
Preference may be given to applicants with Industry experience in the following areas: pension plan investment or actuarial management, consulting and/or pensions administration.
CERTIFICATIONS
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.
