Benefits & Wellness Administrator

Siksika Nation; Siksiká #146, Alberta; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Siksika Nation is seeking a Benefits and Wellness Administrator to manage group benefit programs, pension reporting, and confidential records within Employee & Administrative Services.

The role requires knowledge of benefits laws, budgeting basics, and strong communication skills to present information sessions and coordinate with CFO and supervisors.

Qualifications

• Experience with group benefit programs and pension reporting.
• Knowledge of laws pertaining to employee benefits and privacy.
• Strong math and bookkeeping basics.
• Excellent public speaking for information sessions and gatherings.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with Pension Benefits standards, OSFI and privacy laws.
• Complete annual pension plan government report and submit to OSFI by deadline.
• Prepare monthly pension and group insurance premium reports for CFO review.
• Request pension audit statements and coordinate with CFO.
• Monthly submission of actual premium templates for group insurance and pension plans.
• Develop monthly wellness programs focused on physical and mental health for staff.

Skills

MS Office

Public speaking

Basic accounting

Benefits knowledge

Education

Post-Secondary Certificate in Business Administration

Post-Secondary Diploma in Business Administration

Tools

Excel

Job description

Position: Benefits and Wellness Administrator

Service Area: Employee & Administrative Services

Salary: Based on Education and Experience

Date Posted: August 25, 2026

Closing Date: September 8, 2026

Competition Number: EAS-01-08-25-26

POSITION SUMMARY: The Benefits and Wellness Administrator position is responsible for providing administrative work and planning, day to day technical support of group benefit programs (group health, dental, vision, long-term and short-term disability, life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment, employee assistance program, pension plan, temporary employees insurance and includes any other benefit plansamendments). Ensure efficient and accurate benefits records for employees. Completion of annual pension plan government reporting, update required information for accounting and adhere toconfidentiality requirements.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Ensures legal compliance with laws pertaining to employee benefits such as Pension Benefits Standards Act, Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions (OSFI) and Privacy Laws.
2. Complete the annual pension plan government report and submit to OSFI by June 30th deadline. Ensure report is reviewed with the Supervisor by March 31st of each year prior to submission to the government office.
3. Pension plan government report annual employee statistics and salary totals required for OSFI report to be updated on or by last day of each month in excel format for each calendar year.
4. Contact Chief Financial Officer (CFO) for copy of pension plan audited statements by March 31st for each calendar year. If pension audit report is not available, contact CFO by email or memorandum to enquire when report may be completed; provide copy of correspondences to Supervisor.
5. Submit on a monthly basis the actual premiums paid template for the group insurance and pension plan by the last working day of each month.
6. Create wellness programs monthly that focus on different aspects of both physical and mental wellness for staff.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint) required.
• Knowledge of laws pertaining to employee benefits and wellness.
• Knowledge of basic accounting and bookkeeping concepts; excellent mathematical skills.
• Good public speaking skills required for facilitating group insurance and pension plan information gatherings.

Education and Experience

Post-Secondary Certificate in Business Administration, Office or Management required.Post-Secondary Diploma in Business Administration, Office or Management preferred.Three years' related experience.

Professional Designation/Certification/Licenses: Other

Requires general knowledge of the Siksika Nation culture and some ability to communicate in the Siksika language.

Additional Information

Position will be filled based on requirements and candidate qualifications. Priority: Siksika then others.