Senior Total Rewards Manager

Full Time
Location: Calgary, AB or Toronto, ON

Be Boring. Make Money. is our investment approach, but we are anything but dull. We are a diverse, passionate team united by our commitment to provide our clients with financial peace of mind and our desire to create one of the best companies in the world. A career with us will be demanding; however, the experience will also be dynamic, supportive, intellectually stimulating, and above all-meaningful. We take pride in doing things a little differently than other investment firms. Innovative ideas, diverse opinions and experiences, and teamwork are expected and rewarded regardless of title or tenure.

Dedicated to our people, we have consistently been recognized as a preferred employer, receiving awards such as Canada's Top 100 Employers (2025), Alberta Top Employers (2025), and Canada's Top Small & Medium Employer (2025).

The Opportunity

Mawer Investment Management is currently looking for an exceptional and experienced Senior Total Rewards Manager to manage the firm's compensation and benefits programs, ensuring we are competitive and aligned with business needs. Reporting to the Head of Human Resources, this role provides day-to-day support on pay decisions, incentive plans, and market analysis. Working closely with HR and Finance, the Senior Total Rewards Manager will also help shape global rewards practices as the company grows.

Role Responsibilities

• Advise HR and hiring managers on compensation for new employment offers, promotions, and internal equity
• Conduct and participate in compensation surveys to benchmark roles and maintain market competitiveness
• Bring knowledge of compensation structures, pay bands, leveling frameworks, and total rewards best practices
• Analyze data to assess program effectiveness, model compensation scenarios, and inform strategic recommendations
• Manage and improve annual incentive and bonus programs in collaboration with HR and Finance
• Work closely with the Finance team in annual budgeting and regular forecasting for salary structures, merit increases, incentive programs, and ensure alignment with firm goals and initiatives
• Recommend and implement process improvements, particularly around year-end compensation cycles and communications
• Evaluate and recommend competitive, scalable total rewards programs to support global growth-including for local employees, expats, and international markets
• Stay current with best-in-class benefits and compensation practices across multiple geographies
• Ensure all rewards programs comply with local labour laws and regulations across global jurisdictions
• Develop and deliver clear communication and change management strategies to support compensation and benefits initiatives
• Partner effectively with HR Business Partners, Talent Acquisition, and Finance to ensure rewards programs are aligned with business objectives
• Mentor and coach more junior total rewards team members to support their growth and development

Desired Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in human resources, business, finance, or related field
• CCP or similar total rewards certification preferred
• 7+ years of experience in total rewards, compensation, and/or benefits, with at least 2 years in a global or multi-country environment
• Strong working knowledge of compensation structures, market data, and incentive pay
• Demonstrated ability to work across strategy and execution-comfortable advising leaders one moment and diving into spreadsheets the next
• Analytical mindset with fluency in tools like Excel and experience working with compensation platforms or data dashboards
• Knowledge of global employment law and benefits compliance across multiple jurisdictions
• Excellent communication and storytelling skills, with experience managing change and delivering people-centric messaging
• Collaborative, team-oriented mindset with the ability to influence and build trusted relationships across departments
• Experience with HRIS and compensation tools

Why Mawer?

• Directly contribute to the firm's growth as a global, independent investment manager.
• Learn and work within a high-performing team that has consistently delivered exceptional long-term investment results and high levels of client satisfaction.
• Be a part of a meritocracy in which the quality of ideas supersedes hierarchy; where every role is valued, and every voice heard. At Mawer, talented team members can progress quickly, regardless of tenure or experience.
• Our unique culture, which is integral to who we are and (we think) a competitive advantage. Our culture is shaped by our core values (integrity, putting clients' interests first, excellence, teamwork, and long-term thinking) and key behaviours (curiosity, candour, accountability, and appreciation), which are much more than words on a page. They guide the way we operate, make decisions, and communicate every day.
• We offer a flexible work environment with a blended workplace approach tailored to the unique needs of each department and team. This allows employees to seamlessly combine in-person and remote work experiences, fostering collaboration, promoting work-life integration, and empowering our team members to thrive in a dynamic, interconnected professional setting.

Our Benefits and Perks Include:

• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits
• Unlimited vacation days
• Retirement planning assistance, including RSP contributions
• Annual learning stipend
• Parental leave top-up
• Significant community investment contribution via our Employee Matching Program

To apply, please submit your resume, cover letter, and application by May 1st, 2025 at: https://www.mawer.com/careers/

All candidates must be eligible to work in Canada. Only applications that include all required materials will be considered.

At Mawer, we are committed to fostering a culture of diversity and inclusion. We strive to attract, hire, develop, and retain the best people from a wide variety of backgrounds/experiences and create an environment where unique ideas and perspective are heard and valued. We believe a diverse and inclusive culture fuels innovation and enables more effective decision-making across the firm, helping to improve investment performance, strengthen client partnerships, and create more value for all stakeholders: clients, employees, owners, and society.

We administer all practices and programs without discrimination and strive to provide equal access to employment. A Human Resources representative will work with applicants who request accommodation or special assistance during the application process. If you need accommodation or assistance, please contact us at hraccommodation@mawer.com.

We believe experience comes in many forms and we're committed to adding new perspectives to our team. If your experience is close to what we've outlined, we encourage you to apply.

About Mawer

Established in 1974, Mawer Investment Management Ltd. is an independent firm that provides world-class, global investment management services to a broad range of institutional and individual clients. We are proud of our reputation as one of Canada's most respected investment management firms and strive to earn such respect by continually delivering long-term investment excellence, developing strong client partnerships, and living our core values.

No telephone inquiries please.
We thank all applicants and advise that only those selected for an interview will be contacted.