Analyst (LES Pension and Benefits)

 

Summary of Duties:

Join our dynamic team and play a key role in supporting Canada’s global mission network by ensuring fair, effective, and compliant benefits for locally engaged staff in approximately 30 international missions.

As a Regional Benefits Analyst, you’ll be at the heart of our international HR operations, working closely with the Regional Specialist and Senior Officer to deliver expert guidance on social security, pensions, and employee benefits. Your work will directly impact the well-being of our global workforce.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Research & Analysis: Conduct in-depth research and data analysis to support Canada’s fiduciary responsibilities and ensure accurate, equitable benefit delivery.
• Policy & Compliance: Ensure alignment with Canadian policies, local labor laws, and contractual obligations governing locally engaged staff.
• Expert Guidance: Provide technical advice and actionable recommendations to internal teams, external stakeholders, and senior management.
• Process Improvement: Identify opportunities to enhance the efficiency, effectiveness, and cost-efficiency of our benefits programs.
• Team Collaboration: Support the broader team with program-related duties and contribute to a collaborative, mission-driven work environment.

 

Area of Selection:

This position is open to candidates legally authorized to work in Morocco. Applicants must be able to provide proof of residency and work eligibility at the time of the offer; offers may be withdrawn if this cannot be demonstrated. 

Please note that the Embassy of Canada to Morocco does not sponsor work authorizations directly or indirectly and does not reimburse any travel costs to and from interviews/exams nor does it reimburse any relocation costs.

The Government of Canada is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from diverse sections of the community. Candidates will be considered based on merit. Our organization offers an inclusive workplace where respect, teamwork, and collaboration are part of our culture. Canada’s missions abroad are committed to promoting and supporting an environment free from harassment and discrimination, as well as encouraging and supporting employees to learn and develop their skills and competencies.

 

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS

Candidates will initially be screened against the Essential Qualifications relating to education, language* and experience.

Candidates must clearly demonstrate when applying to the position how they meet each of these essential qualifications.

*Language will be assessed further during the process.

Education:

Candidates will be required to provide proof of the completion of their education.

• • • A university degree from a legally registered institution in finance, administration, actuarial science, economics, psychology or international affairs.

*Candidates must meet the education requirement when applying for the position (i.e. before the closing date).

Language:

• • • Advanced written and spoken proficiency in French.
    • Advanced written and spoken proficiency in English (similar to B2 or higher in the Common European Framework of Reference - CEFR).

Experience:

• • • A minimum of three years’ experience working for a private or public organization in compensation, pension, insurance, and/or benefits.
    • Experience conducting research and analysis.
    • Experience gathering, compiling and analyzing data and information.
    • Experience preparing and presenting reports to management and/or clients on pension and/or benefits. 

 

RATED REQUIREMENTS

The Rated Requirements are part of the essential qualifications and are relating to knowledge, abilities and competencies. Methods of assessment for rated requirements may include, but are not limited to, a written examination, an oral interview (online pre-recorded/live or in-person), role-play, practical tests, presentations and/or psychometric assessment.

Knowledge:

• • • Advanced knowledge of MS Office applications (PowerPoint, Excel, Word) and online collaboration tools (Teams, SharePoint, or similar).
    • Knowledge of pensions and/or group insurance.

Competencies:

• • • Judgement and Discretion.
    • Effective interactive communication (oral and written in the essential languages).
    • Working with others and horizontal leadership.
    • Client Orientation.
    • Strategic thinking and decision making.
    • Resilience and adaptability.
    • Initiative and action orientation.
    • Focus on quality and details.

Abilities:

• • • Ability to conduct qualitative and quantitative research and data analysis.

Asset Qualifications:

Preference may be given to candidates who meet the Asset Qualifications. Where applicable, candidates must clearly demonstrate how they meet any asset qualifications.

• • • Postgraduate certificate in a field related to social security, pensions, and benefits.
    • Experience providing services in human resources or employee benefits.
    • Experience providing services to multiple clients in different locations within and/or outside Morocco.
    • Previous experience working in a diplomatic mission, international organization, foreign private company, or similar. 
    • Intermediate written and spoken proficiency in Arabic level.
    • Proficiency in one or more local languages of the countries in the portfolio (e.g. Swahili, Amharic, Hausa,...).

Operational Requirements:

• • • Full-time position: 37,5 hours per week, from Monday to Friday.
    • Willingness to work shift work and overtime, often on short notice (including evenings and weekends). 
    • Availability to travel occasionally (national and international).
    • Willingness and ability to work in a combination of Moroccan and Canadian statutory holidays, which means you will be required to work on certain Moroccan holidays.  
    • Able to work with and within virtual teams.
    • Work in an open space.
    • Able to work on location at the Embassy of Canada (no telework).

Conditions of Employment:

Conditions of employment must be met or complied with before being appointed to a particular position, and are to be maintained throughout the employment while being the incumbent of this position.

• • • Valid work authorization: Ability to obtain and hold a valid work authorization covering the entire employment period.
    • Security screening: Obtain and maintain a Reliability Status (security level) which includes a criminal and credit background check from the Government of Canada covering the entire employment period. (Will be started once the staffing process is completed and may take ~4 weeks).

 

Special Request from Mission / Additional Comments:

• Only applications submitted in one of the official languages of Canada will be accepted (English or French).
• Applicants may ask to be assessed in the official language of their choice; however, some assessments may only be conducted in French since candidates have must demonstrate they meet each essential qualification to be eligible for an appointment.
• The use of AI tools throughout this selection process is strictly prohibited and could result in your application being rejected.
• Reference checks will be sought for candidates who succeeded all the assessments.

 

How to Apply

• You must submit your application using the "Apply online" function. Only applications submitted via VidCruiter will be considered, unless a valid reason is presented and accepted prior to the closing date.
• Do not include personal data such as: age, date of birth, gender, marital status, family status, religion or a picture in your application form, CV nor cover letter (as required). Please only include information relevant to the vacancy as requested in the job poster.
• You must clearly demonstrate in answering the screening questions how you meet the education and experience factors listed in the essential and asset qualifications. You must provide specific examples to demonstrate clearly how you meet the qualifications. Global Affairs Canada cannot make any assumptions about your studies nor experience. Simply saying you have the required qualifications or listing your current duties will not be sufficient. Instead, you must provide concrete and detailed examples that clearly explain where, when, and how you gained the experience. No additional information will be sought beyond what you submit in your online application.
• Candidates may be required to upload a CV and/or a cover letter in English or French. These documents may be used as a secondary source to validate the answers to the screening questions.
• Applications which do not include all of the requested documents or information and/or which are not received by the closing date will be rejected.
• Candidates who are unable to submit their application due to technical difficulties must report these to LES-E-Recruitment-BREU@international.gc.ca prior to the closing date. Failure to do so will result in the application being rejected.

 

Important Notes

• Only applications submitted in one of the official languages of Canada will be accepted (English or French).
• The language requirement for this position is identified under the essential qualifications (language). In consequence, the assessment process for this vacancy will be conducted in English and French.
• Communication for this process will be sent via email. It is the responsibility of the candidates to ensure accurate contact information is provided and updated as required.
• Candidates must provide an email address that accepts email from unknown users and regularly check their email, including spam folder.
• Reference checks may be sought for candidates who succeeded all of the assessments.
• Please note that the Permanent Delegation of Canada to the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development does not reimburse any travel costs to and from interviews/exams nor does it reimburse any relocation costs.
• Before an offer of employment can be made, successful candidates must provide a local residence address as proof of residence in the specified area of selection. This information is necessary to issue a letter of offer.
• As recently announced by the Government of Canada, the Policy for Mandatory Vaccination: Canada and the Mission Network is suspended as of June 20, 2022. The Government of Canada will continue to assess the need for additional public health measures, including the possible reintroduction of a vaccination mandate at a later date.
• We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, starting with the hiring process. If you need to be accommodated during any phase of the evaluation process, please contact us at LES-E-Recruitment-BREU@international.gc.ca to request specialized accommodation. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.
• The results of this selection process may also be used to establish one or more pools of fully or partially qualified candidates for similar term, indeterminate, part-time or full-time openings at the Permanent Delegation of Canada to the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development which might arise following the completion of this selection process.
• For Canadian citizens/residents and Canadian dual nationals, please note that it is your responsibility to enquire with the Canadian Revenue Agency about any possible taxation implications linked to an employment with the Government of Canada.