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As one of BC's Top Employers with a diverse team of over 2,700 employees, we are committed to a safe and inclusive culture where each of us can connect, belong, and grow. Join us, and together, let's shape a brighter future for B.C.\nPosition Overview\nReporting to the Manager, Compensation, you’ll be at the heart of strategic decision-making-collaborating with senior leaders, managers, and cross-functional HR teams to shape the future of compensation at FortisBC.\nYou’ll be the go-to expert for job evaluation, job design, and salary administration, driving innovative solutions that attract and retain top talent. Within FortisBC’s Total Rewards framework, you’ll deliver impactful guidance and data-driven recommendations, ensuring our compensation practices remain competitive, equitable, and fully aligned with our organizational goals.\nIn this role, you will:\nProvide compensation advice and analytical support to leaders, Talent Acquisition and HR Business Partners, grounded in FortisBC’s Total Rewards philosophy. \nApply advanced knowledge of job evaluation methodologies, organizational design principles, and market-based pay practices to thoroughly assess new job requirements, analyze compensation data, and develop precise job descriptions that reflect both market trends and internal standards.\nLead job evaluation projects by coordinating with cross-functional teams, ensuring the creation of compliant job descriptions, and facilitating organizational design discussions that strategically align roles with FortisBC’s business objectives.\nConduct complex compensation analyses and market comparisons, including financial modeling and cost impact assessments of program recommendations.\nAdminister annual salary review and short term incentive (STIP) programs; serve as the subject matter expert for compensation programs and processes.\nParticipate in compensation surveys and stay current on industry trends and best practices through research and networking.\nPrepare quarterly/ad hoc compensation and STIP reports; support quarterly board reporting and scorecard results.\nRecommend process improvements and inter departmental efficiencies; contribute to salary administration guidelines, policies and audit/compliance documentation.\nInvestigate pay issues and collaborate with Payroll, HRIS and Labour Relations to resolve them; contribute to broader HR/Compensation projects as assigned.\nWhat it takes:\nBachelor’s degree in Business Administration or Human Resources from a recognized program, plus a minimum of four (4) years of recent, related compensation experience (including job evaluation/classification).\nCertified Compensation Professional designation (preferred).\nAdvanced knowledge of compensation administration, market based pay, and job design, principles; sound judgement handling confidential/sensitive information.\nStrong facilitation, negotiation and stakeholder influencing skills; proven problem solving and critical thinking abilities.\nAdvanced MS Excel skills for data analysis/modeling; proficiency with MS Office; experience working with SAP and supporting data analysis tools.\nExcellent time management and attention to detail; ability to manage multiple priorities within tight timelines; effective teamwork and relationship building skills.\nWorking knowledge of employment legislation, regulatory requirements and interpretation of labour agreements.\nIn this role, you will have the option to participate in a flexible work program, enabling you to work from an approved flex location in British Columbia up to 85 days a year (equivalent to approximately two days a week), subject to business or operational needs.\nOur engaging workplace offers a wide range of challenging opportunities, while being safe, inclusive, and diverse. We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, while supporting life-long career development. We also encourage volunteerism and nourish the need to give back to your community.\nTo learn more about the recruitment process with FortisBC, please visit the You’re Applying. What now? page for additional information.\nFortisBC acknowledges and respects Indigenous Peoples in Canada, on whose Traditional Territories we all live and work. 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