Senior Compensation Advisor

Senior Compensation Advisor

Position Details

Position Information Position Title Senior Compensation Advisor Research Project Department/Unit People and Culture Location Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada Posting Number S060-26 Employee Group DPMG Position Type Regular, On-Going Duration of Contract (if applicable) Employment Type Full Time Full-time Equivalency (FTE) 1.0 Salary $70,319 - $94,202 per annum Classification ADM-06 Provisional Statement This is a provisional classification. Formal regular review classification procedures may be initiated at any time by the incumbent or supervisor after the incumbent has worked a minimum of six months in the role.

About Dalhousie University Dalhousie University is Atlantic Canada’s leading research-intensive university and a driver of the region’s intellectual, social and economic development. Located in the heart of Halifax, Nova Scotia, with an Agricultural Campus in Truro/Bible Hill, Dalhousie is a truly national and international university, with more than half of our almost 21,000 students coming from outside of the province. Our 6,000 faculty and staff foster a vibrant, purpose-driven community, that celebrated 200 years of academic excellence in 2018.

Job Summary Dalhousie University’s People and Culture team strives to ensure Dalhousie’s people and culture goals and core values are aligned and fully embedded across the institution so that all members of the university community feel included, motivated, and supported to excel in their careers and in advancing the mission of the university. Reporting to the Vice-President, People and Culture, the Compensation Advisor provides specialized guidance and analysis to support the university’s compensation strategies for unionized and non-unionized employee groups, including faculty and senior leadership.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead compensation reviews and benchmarking, including salary, benefits, pensions, and other rewards, across diverse employee groups up to and including executive and senior leadership, ensuring market competitiveness and internal equity.
• Conduct in-depth salary analysis and provide guidance on market differentials, unique compensation methods, and job-specific salary calculations.
• Support strategic workforce planning by developing and maintaining compensation structures, monitoring sector trends, and contributing to pay equity reviews and compliance initiatives.
• Provide compensation expertise related to collective agreements, supporting salary administration in line with bargaining agreements and policies, and collaborate with labour relations to deliver costing and compensation data for collective bargaining.
• Develop and maintain compensation reports, dashboards, and models, and support data-driven decisions and clear communication of total compensation policies to leaders, staff, and institutional partners.

Note The successful applicant will be eligible for hybrid work (combination of in-person work on campus and remote work from within Nova Scotia) as agreed by all parties based on operational requirements and university guidelines.

Required Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Public Administration, or a related field with a minimum of five years’ experience in compensation analysis or total rewards (or an equivalent combination of training and experience).
• Direct experience supporting compensation for management and leadership roles.
• Strong knowledge of compensation theory, salary benchmarking, and total rewards strategy.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and coordinate cross-functional projects and initiatives, with a proven track record of managing competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage diverse stakeholders.

Assets

• Experience interpreting and applying collective agreement provisions related to compensation.
• Familiarity with Nova Scotia’s post-secondary and public-sector compensation environment.

Job Competencies

The successful candidate is expected to demonstrate proficiency in Dalhousie’s core and leadership [?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.dal.ca%2Fcontent%2Fdam%2Fdalhousie%2Fpdf%2Fdept%2Fleaders%2F19186%20Core%20Competencies-Web%203.pdf&module=jobs&id=61216" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.dal.ca%2Fcontent%2Fdam%2Fdalhousie%2Fpdf%2Fdept%2Fleaders%2F19186%20Core%20Competencies-Web%203.pdf&module=jobs&id=61216" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">https://cdn.dal.ca/­content/dam/­dalhousie/pdf/­dept/leaders/­19186%20Core%20Competencies-­Web%203.pdf]competencies, in particular:

• Self-Awareness & Professionalism
• Integrity
• Respect & Inclusion
• Thinking and Acting Strategically
• Relationship Building

Additional Information Dalhousie University supports a healthy and balanced lifestyle. Our total compensation package includes a defined benefit pension plan, health and dental plans, a health spending account, an employee and family assistance program and a tuition assistance program.

Application Consideration Applications from current university employees and external candidates are assessed concurrently. Current university employees will be given special consideration.

We sincerely appreciate all applications and note that only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted directly by the hiring department or People and Culture.

Diversity Statement Dalhousie University commits to achieving inclusive excellence through continually championing equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility. The university encourages applications from Indigenous Peoples of Turtle Island (especially Mi’kmaq), persons of Black/African descent (especially African Nova Scotians), and members of other racialized groups, persons with disabilities, women, persons identifying as members of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities, and all candidates who would contribute to the diversity of our community. In accordance with our Employment Equity Policy, preference will be given in hiring processes to candidates who self-identify as members of one or more of the equity-deserving groups listed above. For more information, including details related to our Employment Equity Policy and Plan and definitions of equity-deserving groups please visit www.dal.ca/hiringfordiversity

If you require any support for the purpose of accommodation, such as technical aids or alternative arrangements, please let us know of these needs and how we can be of assistance. Dalhousie University is committed to ensuring all candidates have full, fair, and equitable participation in the hiring process. Our complete Accommodation Policy can be viewed here .

Posting Detail Information

Number of Vacancies
1

Open Date
03/13/2026

Close Date
03/27/2026

Open Until Filled
No

Special Instructions to Applicant

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Supplemental Questions

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Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents

1. Résumé / Curriculum Vitae (CV)

Optional Documents

1. Cover Letter

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