Board Member(s)

xpatjobs       |    Location:Regina , Saskatchewan       |    Country:Canada

The Public Employees Benefits Agency (PEBA) is a pension and benefit plan administrator within the Government of Saskatchewans Ministry of Finance. In fulfilling its responsibilities, PEBA provides strong service to members of pension and benefit plans that it administers. The Public Employees Pension Plan (PEPP) and the Municipal Employees Pension Plan (MEPP), the two largest pension plans that PEBA administers, account for more than 80 per cent of PEBAs budget and resources. At the direction of the Board and Commission, PEBA is transitioning to a new operating structure to better serve its pension plan members and employers. It will become a not-for-profit corporation - Plannera Pensions and Benefits (Plannera), independent from Government in January 2024. To align the governance structure of Plannera, a new corporate board is required with the PEPP Board and the MEPP Commission serving as the oversight bodies of Plannera. The sole focus of this board is to hold the corporation accountable for its services as a pension and benefit plan administrator. The Board and Commission will continue to provide direct oversight for members pension funds, retaining responsibility to set investment policy and strategy. PEBA will continue in its role as a partner to support the Board and Commission with the management and oversight of investment managers. The Board and Commission are seeking professional individuals to comprise a 11-member not-for-profit corporate board of directors. Directors The Board and Commission are committed to strong governance practices to be reinforced by a board of directors who, collectively, have the full range of skills, expertise, and experience necessary to oversee the corporation and fulfil its duties and responsibilities. While the appropriate technical skills and experience are essential, equally important are the personal attributes and competencies a prospective director will bring to the board table. At a minimum, Directors will bring: postgraduate/undergraduate degree in business or financial or equivalent experience. Institute of Corporate Directors (ICD.D) designation, or equivalent, is an asset but not required. board governance experience. expertise in at least one of the following areas: -Accounting/finance -Investments -Risk management -Corporate business -Human resources/DEI -Board experience -Marketing and communications -Technology/cybersecurity -Governance/leadership -Pensions/benefits -Legal This noble pursuit will resonate with individuals seeking a gratifying, purpose-driven opportunity to contribute to the oversight and continued development of pension plans that have reputations as industry leaders for service excellence and best in class governance practices. For complete background on this initiative, please read the report found here .