Administrative Officer IA

Newfoundland and Labrador Health Services; Canada; On-site; CAD 52,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Newfoundland and Labrador Health Services is seeking an Administrative Officer IA for a remote work opportunity in the Eastern Urban Zone. The role is temporary full-time until March 31, 2027, with a starting salary of CG-28 CAD26.92–29.80 per hour and 75 bi-weekly hours.

You will support compensation and benefits within HR, handling inquiries and implementing changes across salary, pension, health insurance, and leaves, with project work and quality-improvement duties also involved.

Qualifications

• Completion of a recognized three-year Business Management Program (HR concentration preferred).
• Proficiency in MS Office, Internet and other computer applications; HR tech or databases are assets.
• Minimum three years in a progressively responsible administrative role with deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and implement the compensation and benefits function.
• Handle compensation and benefits inquiries from employees, the public, insurers and stakeholders.
• Implement changes related to salary, pension, health insurance, benefits, seniority, leaves, terminations, new hires.
• Engage in project work and quality improvement activities.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Customer service

Organizational skills

Time management

Multitasking

Critical thinking

Project management

Education

Three-year Business Management Program (HR concentration preferred)

Tools

MS Office

Internet

HR Technology

Database management

Job description

Zone: Eastern Urban Zone
Location: To Be Determined (remote work opportunity)
Administrative Officer IA
Human Resources, Employee Service Centre
Remote Work Opportunity
Temporary Full-time (until March 31, 2027, with possible extension)
Management Support
00718RP1

Hours 75 bi-weekly (8 hours; Days)

Salary CG-28 (CAD26.92 - CAD29.80 per hour)

Competition Number VAC0028378

Posted Date 2026-08-26

Closing Date 2026-09-02

Job Summary

As part of a team in the Human Resources Employee Services Department - Compensation and Benefits, your accountabilities will be to ensure the effective coordination and implementation of the compensation and benefits function. The Administrative Officer will be responsible for handling Compensation and Benefits inquiries from Eastern Health's employees, the public, insurance providers, and other stakeholders, as well as implementing changes related to employees' salary, pension, health insurance, benefits, seniority, leaves, terminations, new hires, etc. Project work and quality improvement activities are also integral components of the work.

Job Demands

• By applying for this job, you acknowledge an understanding that regular requirements and demands of this job include (but are not limited to):
• Occasionally moves or lifts objects between 1- 5 lbs. such as pens, paper, file folders, or boxes.
• Constantly sits to a desk performing paper/computer work, making or answering a telephone or responding to emails; occasionally walks or stands to observe or to consult with other staff.
• Regularly performs fine finger/precision computer work requiring steadiness and accurate movement/control.
• Visual and hearing concentration is required to observe, consult with staff, to work on documents or to listen to staff/public on the telephone or in person.

Job Qualifications

Education

• Completion of a recognized/approved three-year Business Management Program (HR Concentration preferred).
• Courses and proficiency in MS Office, Internet and various other computer applications are required. Experience in HR Technology, database management would be an asset.

Experience

• A minimum of three years' experience within the last five in a progressively responsible administrative role is required.
• Considerable experience meeting deadlines, while maintaining a high level of productivity, accuracy and efficiency.

Competencies (Knowledge, Skills & Abilities)

• Knowledge of organizational internal/external contacts at the Executive level.
• Demonstrated excellent verbal and written communication and customer service skills.
• Demonstrated organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to multi-task and be a critical thinker.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, under pressure and respond appropriately within deadlines.

Other

A satisfactory record of work performance is required.

Employees, to review your attendance record please refer to your employee portal on the Intranet for details. The attendance record is only available to employees who are currently in positions that accumulate sick time.