Advisor, Total Rewards

At Fiera Capital

We invest in creating a culture of purpose that makes our people feel valued, cared for, seen, and heard. Our approach to employee experience is tailored to your needs and ambitions:

• Your Inclusive Experience: We are committed to cultivating an inclusive, safe, and trusting work environment.
• Your Growth & Empowerment: We have ambitious growth goals for our firm, which makes us a great place to advance your career.
• Your Rewards & Recognition: We deeply value our people and their contributions and that’s reflected in our competitive compensation and benefits packages and our collaborative culture.
• Your Wellness Your Way: We strive to create a healthy work environment and we offer programs designed to support our employees’ wellbeing.

What we are looking for:

Under the supervision of the Director, Total Rewards, the Advisor will play an important support role within Fiera Capital’s Compensation Administration team. This position will work closely with the Manager and Advisor to ensure accurate and timely execution of compensation-related activities. The incumbent will assist with data preparation, validation, reporting, and ongoing administrative tasks related to monthly commissions, incentive programs, and compensation governance.
This role is ideal for a detail-oriented individual who enjoys working with data, supporting monthly cycles, and contributing to continuous improvement initiatives.

Your responsibilities:

• Manage and calculate Public Markets compensation plans in accordance with approved plan rules and governance standards, while serving as a reliable backup across other compensation programs as required

• Collect, validate, and transform complex data sets to support accurate and timely incentive compensation calculations

• Play a role in job leveling initiatives by evaluating roles, responsibilities, and scope using established job architecture and evaluation frameworks

• Support the design, maintenance, and governance of salary structures and compensation bands to ensure internal equity and market alignment

• Conduct market benchmarking using external compensation surveys to support competitive, equitable, and data-driven pay decisions

• Develop clear, well-supported recommendations related to job levels, salary ranges, and compensation adjustments for leadership review

• Extract, reconcile, and validate data from multiple HR, payroll, and financial systems, ensuring high standards of accuracy, completeness, and data integrity

• Support month-end and year-end close activities with finance 

• Ensure compensation documentation, internal controls, and audit requirements are consistently met and well-documented

• Provide strong analytical, technical, and administrative support to the Compensation team 

• Partner closely with the Director, Total Rewards on ad hoc compensation initiatives, special analyses, and leadership requests

• Contribute to the continuous improvement of compensation processes, templates, tools, and governance documentation

• Proactively identify opportunities to streamline workflows, strengthen controls, and enhance operational efficiency

• Support the implementation of new compensation tools, trackers, reporting solutions, and automation initiatives

Must have requirements to be successful in this role:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Human Resources, Actuarial Science, Commerce, or a related field

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in compensation or total rewards

• Professional HR or compensation designations (e.g., CHRP or CCP) considered strong assets

• CPA designation or equivalent accounting/finance background, with demonstrated strength in financial modeling and complex calculations

• Expert knowledge of Excel; Proficiency with MS Office (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook); experience with database reporting programs

• Proven experience designing, implementing, and administering compensation programs, including base salary structures, short-term incentives, and commission plans

• Strong analytical mindset with high attention to detail and process rigor; able to translate complex data into clear, actionable insights

• Ability to operate effectively in an agile, fast-paced, and evolving environment

• Excellent interpersonal and relationship-building skills, with the ability to partner effectively with leaders and stakeholders

• Strong written and verbal communication skills in French, with functional proficiency in English

• Comfortable working in a dynamic organization undergoing change and growth

Additional Information:

• Fiera Capital adheres to a hybrid working environment with 4 days in-office per week.

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For all positions in Quebec (Montreal and Laval), proficiency in French, both spoken and written, is mandatory. Working English proficiency is also required in order to serve our offices and clients around the world. 

Fiera Capital subscribes to the principle of employment equity. Our staff is our most valuable asset, and our goal is to create an inclusive and equitable environment where everyone can achieve their true potential.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, colour, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, or on the basis of disability, genetic information or any other federal, state, or local protected class. Fiera Capital will not tolerate any form of discrimination or harassment.

All staffing decisions, including hiring and promotion decisions, will be based on merit, skills, performance, and business needs. We are pleased to receive applications from qualified individuals from a variety of backgrounds. Job applicants who are individually selected for an interview will be notified that accommodations are available upon request. If a selected participant requests accommodation, Fiera Capital shall consult with the applicant and provide, or arrange for the provision of, suitable accommodation in a manner that considers the applicant’s accessibility needs due to disability.

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We thank all applicants for their interest in a career with Fiera Capital. We will only contact those selected for an interview.