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Compensation Jobs in Alberta (NOW HIRING)

Sr. Manager, Total Rewards

Calgary, AB ยท On-site

CA$120K - CA$130K/yr

Incentive Compensation * Design, administer, and continuously improve incentive programs across multiple team member populations, including sales, operations, retail, hospitality, and support ...

The actual compensation will depend on elements such as seniority, merit, geographic location, education, experience, travel requirements, and union designation. Our compensation range is generally ...

The actual compensation will depend on elements such as seniority, merit, geographic location, education, experience, travel requirements, and union designation. Our compensation range is generally ...

Sales Consultant

Edmonton, AB ยท On-site

CA$120K/yr

Compensation: Our Diamond Consultants earn a minimum of $90k per year, with our top performers earning over $120k per year. Diamond Consultant compensation plan is made up of a combination of base ...

Sales Consultant

Calgary, AB ยท On-site

CA$120K/yr

Compensation: Our Diamond Consultants earn a minimum of $90k per year, with our top performers earning over $120k per year. Diamond Consultant compensation plan is made up of a combination of base ...

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Compensation information

What is a job in compensation?

A job in compensation involves designing, managing, and administering employee pay structures, benefits, and incentives to ensure fair and competitive remuneration. Professionals in this field analyze market data, develop salary policies, and may use tools like compensation management software. Strong analytical skills and knowledge of labor laws are essential for success in this role.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a compensation specialist?

To thrive as a Compensation Specialist, you need a solid understanding of compensation structures, data analysis, and HR principles, usually backed by a degree in Human Resources, business, or a related field. Familiarity with HRIS systems, compensation benchmarking tools, and certifications like CCP (Certified Compensation Professional) are typically utilized in this role. Strong analytical thinking, attention to detail, and effective communication enable you to interpret data and collaborate with stakeholders. These skills are crucial for designing competitive pay structures that attract and retain talent while ensuring internal equity and compliance.

What is a compensation specialist?

Compensation specialists are human resources professionals who design, implement, and manage an organization's pay structure and benefits programs. They analyze job roles, market data, and internal policies to ensure employees are fairly and competitively compensated. Their responsibilities often include conducting salary surveys, evaluating job descriptions, ensuring compliance with labor laws, and advising management on compensation strategies. Their work helps attract, motivate, and retain talent while maintaining internal equity and external competitiveness.

What are some common challenges faced by professionals working in compensation roles, and how can they be addressed?

Professionals in compensation roles often encounter challenges such as keeping up with rapidly changing labor market trends, ensuring internal pay equity, and managing confidential data. Navigating complex regulatory requirements and balancing company budgets with employee expectations can also be demanding. Staying proactive by leveraging compensation benchmarking tools, participating in industry networks, and collaborating closely with HR and finance teams can help address these challenges and support informed decision-making.

What is the difference between Compensation vs Payroll Specialist?

AspectCompensationPayroll Specialist
Primary FocusDesigning and managing employee pay structures, benefits, and incentivesProcessing employee wages, tax deductions, and payroll transactions
Required CredentialsHR or compensation certifications, degree in HR or related fieldAccounting or payroll certifications, experience with payroll software
Work EnvironmentHR departments, compensation teams, benefits administrationPayroll departments, accounting teams, HR support roles
Industry UsageUsed across HR and compensation management functionsPrimarily in payroll processing and accounting departments

While both roles relate to employee pay, Compensation focuses on developing pay structures and benefits strategies, whereas Payroll Specialist handles the actual processing of wages and deductions. Understanding these differences helps organizations assign the right responsibilities and find suitable candidates.

What job categories do people searching Compensation jobs in Alberta look for? The top searched job categories for Compensation jobs in Alberta are:
What cities in Alberta are hiring for Compensation jobs? Cities in Alberta with the most Compensation job openings:
Infographic showing various Compensation job openings in Alberta as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 74% Full Time, 22% Part Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 87% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 10% Remote job distribution.

Senior Bilingual Recovery and Subrogation Claims Adjuster

Wawanesa Insurance

Lethbridge, AB โ€ข Hybrid

CA$70K - CA$79K/yr

Full-time, Part-time

Retirement, PTO

Posted 19 days ago


Job description

Job ID:ย 10208ย 


Employment Type:
Existing Role

Work Environment: We offer a hybrid work environment that offers flexibility to our employees in balancing in-office (2 days per week OR 15 hours per week in a Wawanesa office) and remote work.ย You may work from any of the following locations: Winnipeg, MB; Wawanesa, MB; Vancouver, BC; Calgary, AB; Edmonton, AB; Lethbridge, AB; Toronto (North York), ON; Kitchener, ON; Ottawa, ON; Montreal, QC; Moncton, NB; Dartmouth; NS.ย 

Working Business Language: Bilingual in French and English. This role requires regular interaction with customers acrossย where the business languagesย utilizedย are both English and French.As such, the successful candidate must be fully proficient in English and French.ย ย ย 
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Salary: At Wawanesa, salary is only one component of a holistic, comprehensive and competitive offering that we provide to our employees. In addition to salary, full-time and part-time permanent employees are eligible for an annual bonus plan, leave of absence top-up programs and provided with generous vacation time, personal days, premium free benefits and pension plan.ย 
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The salary offered for this role is determined with consideration to various factors, including but not limited to: your work location, local labour market conditions, external market salary data, internal pay equity and the knowledge, skills, experience and anticipated proficiency in the role. The salary offered is estimated to be within the following range: $70,000 - $79,000. Candidates with salary expectations outside of the range are still encouraged to apply.ย 

About The Wawanesa Mutual Insurance Company
Founded in 1896, The Wawanesa Mutual Insurance Company is one of Canada's largest mutual insurers, 100% owned by its members, with more than $4.1 billion in annual revenue and $12.5 billion in assets. Headquartered in Winnipeg, Wawanesa is the parent company of Wawanesa Life, which provides life insurance solutions throughout Canada, and Western Financial Group, a leading national distributor of personal and business insurance. In March of 2026, Wawanesa entered into an agreement to acquire Everest Insurance Company of Canada to strengthen its commercial insurance capabilities and advance its long-term growth strategy.


Wawanesa proudly serves more than 1.8 million members and we are home to more than 3,000 employees across Canada. The company actively gives back to organizations that strengthen communities, donating more than $4 million annually to charitable organizations, including more than $2 million each year in support of people on the front lines of climate change. Learn more at wawanesa.com.

We are currently looking for dedicated, driven, and enthusiastic individuals who thrive in an environment that welcomes change and are looking for an opportunity for diverse experience and advancement on a growing team.

Job Overview

We're hiring a Senior Bilngual Recovery Claims Adjusterย to help deliver an exceptional and consistent member experience through the fair and equitable adjustment of low to moderate complexity property claims. In this role, you'll apply and explain policy coverages, investigate and document claim files from first notice of loss through resolution, and provide timely, professional service while managing your pending inventory.

Job Responsibilities

  • Determine subrogation/salvage amounts applicable and payable, and ensure appropriate reserving.
  • Timely and proactive communication, through voice to voice, digital and written correspondence, ensuring that all inquiries are effectively dealt with in a timely and professional manner. ย 
  • Adjustment of recovery claims of low to moderate complexity.
  • Establish timely and accurate loss and expense reserves through the life of the claim through evaluation of relevant information from sources such as appraisers, independent adjusters, and contractors. ย 
  • Ensure a comprehensive investigation is conducted on all files to determine liability, while adhering to Wawanesa's adjusting guidelines, and recognizing when to engage appropriate internal and external resources.
  • Collect evidence to support recovery efforts.
  • Negotiating and conveying claim settlements within authority limits.
  • Identify and pursue avenues of recovery.
  • Manage the recovery process on claim files in a proactive manner.
  • Coordinate services with vendors and service providers.
  • Serve as an intercompany Arbitrator where applicable.
  • Attend legal proceedings in the course of subrogation litigation handling if required.
  • Maintain accurate records based on company standards and policies within the claims system.
  • Remain up-to-date with relevant legislative changes and trends in the insurance industry.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
  • Fluency in French and English is required.
  • 2+ years insurance adjusting experience in property and auto.
  • Working toward Chartered Insurance Professional (CIP) designation.
  • Effective customer service skills including empathy and concern for our customers.
  • Excellent communication skills, both written and oral.
  • Excellent investigative and analytical skills.
  • Highly proficient time management and organizational skills with the ability to prioritize work in a fast paced, changing environment.
  • Detail oriented with a critical degree of accuracy regarding data entry.
  • Excellent negotiation skills.
  • College/University degree is an asset.


Diversity Equity, Inclusion& Belonging
At Wawanesa, we are committed to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging (DEIB) and believe that our strength lies in the diversity of our people - this is supported by having a representative workforce.

We welcome applications from all qualified candidates, including racialized persons, women, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community, gender-diverse and neurodiverse individuals, and anyone who can contribute to the further diversification of thought and ideas.ย 
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We aim to ensure our recruitment process is accessible to all candidates. If you require accommodations during any stage of the recruitment process, please reach out in confidence to jobs@wawanesa.com.
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Please note that the recruitment process for this position may involve the use of AI tools to screen, assess, or select applicants. All final decisions are taken or reviewed by human recruiters and human hiring leaders in compliance with all applicable legislation. ย 
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