Benefits Officer - Term
Job Summary
Department Information
The Department of Finance has the mandate to provide leadership and direction to the public service in all areas of finance and human resource management. This mandate includes negotiating major financial arrangements with the federal government, providing analysis and advice to the Financial Management Board, and ensuring that financial and information resources are managed effectively, efficiently and economically. This mandate also includes the recruitment and retention of a competent public service that is representative of the people it serves and the development of programs and services that effectively serve the human resource needs of the public service.
Job Information
Located in Fort Simpson, this position reports to a Senior Finance Officer, and is responsible for overseeing the onboarding activities related to the accurate assignment of benefits to all GNWT public service employees, overseeing the maintenance of employee benefits records, administering medical travel, relocation and ultimate removal benefits and providing responses to benefit-related inquiries. This position provides timely, accurate, and consistent response to benefits inquiries.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
• Working understanding of benefits administration
• Basic understanding of accounting principles
• Ability to read and understand relevant Acts, manuals, employment agreements, regulations and procedures
• Proficient in the use of software applications and computerized Enterprise Resource Management systems
• Ability to manage technical functions in a large-volume environment
• Good communication, client relations and interpersonal skills
• Ability to interpret relevant technical reports
• Ability to organize time effectively and meet deadlines
Typically, the above qualifications would be attained by:
successful completion of a relevant undergraduate degree and the completion of an Employee Benefits Administration certificate such as a CEBS diploma and a minimum of 2 years directly related benefit administration experience OR an equivalent combination of training and experience.
GNWT Inquiries
Inquiries Only:
Dehcho HR Client Service Centre
Department of Finance
Government of the Northwest Territories
9602 100 STREET
BOX 240
FORT SIMPSON, NT X0E 0N0
Tel (867) 695-7233
Fax (867) 695-3254
jobsdehcho@gov.nt.ca
Note: If you do not receive electronic notification confirming receipt of your application, please follow up via telephone.
More Information
Term Position
This job opening is for a 14 Month Term.
Affirmative Action
Candidates must clearly identify their eligibility in order to receive priority consideration under the Affirmative Action Policy.
Criminal Records Check
Candidates must provide a satisfactory criminal record check. Failure to provide a satisfactory check may deem you disqualified from the competition.
Diversity and Inclusion
The Government of the Northwest Territories is an inclusive workplace. If you have a disability and you require support during the hiring process, you are encouraged to identify your needs if you are contacted for an assignment or interview so that you may be accommodated during the hiring process.
Eligibility
Eligibility lists may be created from this competition to fill future term and indeterminate positions.
Equivalencies
Equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered.
Transfer Assignments
Transfer Assignments may be considered.
Job Opening Information
Job Opening ID # 25777
Closing Date: OCTOBER 15, 2024 - 23:59, Mountain Time
Salary Information
The salary range for this position is from $44.83 per hour to $53.55 per hour (approximately $87, 419 - $104, 423) plus an annual Northern Allowance of $12, 982.