Inspections and Collections Officer

Government of Northwest Territories; Yellowknife; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Government of the Northwest Territories, Department of Education, Culture and Employment, seeks an Employment Standards Inspections/Collections Officer to audit payroll records, investigate workplace issues and manage collections under the Employment Standards Act.

You will perform 3–4 payroll inspections per week and handle about 200 collection files, opening 50–100 new files annually, contributing to fair and compliant workplaces across the territory.

Qualifications

• One year payroll, auditing or bookkeeping experience.
• One year of collections or accounts receivable experience.
• Diploma or certificate in business/commerce/accounting.

Responsibilities

• Performs inspections and audits payroll records to ensure compliance with the Employment Standards Act.
• Provides technical information and advice to employers and employees about the Employment Standards Act to improve compliance.
• Administers Employment Standards collection action to obtain and make payments owed to individuals in accordance with the Employment Standards Act.
• Administers accurate financial information management and record keeping systems.

Skills

Payroll auditing

Accounting principles

Computerized accounting

Cross-cultural awareness

Office suite

Education

Business/commerce/accounting diploma

Business/accounting certificate

Tools

Payroll software

Job description

Department: Education, Culture and Employment

The Department of Education, Culture and Employment (ECE) provides the residents of the Northwest Territories with access to quality programs, services and support to assist them in making informed and productive choices for themselves and their families with regard to education, training, careers, employment and labour, child development, languages, culture and heritage.

Job Information

Do you have the knack for numbers and problem solving? Come put your skills to work! As the Employment Standards Inspections\\Collections Officer you will navigate legislation, dive into payroll records, investigate workplace issues, and manage collections; while supporting employees and employers navigate workplace obligations fairly in the NWT. Bring your calculator, curiosity and attention to detail, we have the challenges waiting.

The Inspection and Collections Officer perform 3 - 4 payroll inspections per week and manages approximately 200 collection files including opening an estimated 50 - 100 new files each year. The work has a direct impact on employers and employees in the Northwest Territories. Through the inspection of payroll records,

Key Responsibilities

• Performs inspections and audits payroll records to ensure compliance with the Employment Standards Act.
• Provides technical information and advice to employers and employees about the Employment Standards Act in order to improve compliance.
• Administers Employment Standards collection action to obtain and make payments owed to individuals in accordance with the Employment Standards Act.
• Administers accurate financial information management and record keeping systems.

Key Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of and/or the ability to acquire an understanding of the rules of evidence and some knowledge of Small Claims, Territorial and Supreme Court Rules and procedures with respect to the filing of orders, Writs of Execution, Garnishee Summons, Affidavits, Orderly Payment of Debt, etc.
• Knowledge of and/or the ability to acquire knowledge of provisions of the Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act, Creditors Relief Act, and the Territorial Court Act.
• Knowledge of general accounting practices and principles, and computerized accounting systems.
• Knowledge of northern community life and cross-cultural issues.
• Able to work in a computerized work environment with relevant skills such as operating systems, word processing, worksheets, scheduler, internet and email.

Key Qualifications would be attained by

• A business, commerce, accounting, or related diploma, and one (1) year of payroll / auditing / bookkeeping experience, and one (1) year of collections or accounts receivable experience.
• A business, accounting, or related certificate, and two (2) years of payroll / auditing / bookkeeping experience, and two (2) years of collections or accounts receivable experience.

GNWT Inquiries

Inquiries Only:

Department of Finance
Government of the Northwest Territories
YELLOWKNIFE CENTRE 5TH FLOOR
BOX 1320 YELLOWKNIFE NT X1A 2L9
Tel [phone] Extension 14106
Fax [phone]
[e-mail]

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