Payroll & Benefits Assistant

Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in Government; Dawson City; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government agency is seeking a Payroll and Benefits Assistant to manage payroll processing and benefits administration. This role requires strong skills in payroll accounting, AccPac, and public sector benefits. Candidates must have a minimum of three years' experience and completion of Grade 12. A valid driver's license and criminal records check are necessary. The position is based in Dawson City, Yukon with a competitive salary of $80,320.50 annually.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years of experience with payroll processing.
• Ability to import payroll into AccPac.
• Willingness to learn about public sector benefits packages.
• Knowledge of budgeting and financial reporting.
• Strong skills in Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks effectively.
• Effective communication and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist with payroll and benefits processes.
• Ensure compliance with financial records.
• Train payroll team and act as administrator in absences.
• Prepare mandatory employment-related reports.

Skills

Payroll Accounting

AccPac

Public Sector Benefits Administration

Financial Procedures

Microsoft 365

Planning and Organizational Skills

Communication Skills

Cultural Awareness

Education

Grade 12 or equivalent

Diploma or coursework in payroll accounting

Job description

Overview

Employment Opportunity

Open to the public with preference to the citizen(s)

Competition #: 2025-06-005

Payroll & Benefits Assistant - Permanent

Department: Finance & Capital

Location: Tr’ondek Hwech’in Offices – Dawson, YT

Posting Date: June 27, 2025

Standard Hours Bi-Weekly: 75

Start Date: Immediately

Salary: Level 6 Step 1 ($80,320.50 annually)

Closing Date: Until Filled

Responsibilities

Reporting to the Finance Manager, the Payroll and Benefits Assistant assists with the day-to-day preparation, processing and administration of the TH Government’s payroll and benefits processes. The incumbent ensures that all financial records and transactions are recorded accurately and comply with the Canada Labour Code, Yukon Human Rights Act, TH Finance Act, policies and procedures, and the TH Personnel Policy. The incumbent assists the TH Government’s Group Benefits Provider, and assists with preparing and submitting mandatory employment-related reports to the Government of Canada, the Government of Yukon and the Yukon Workers’ Safety and Compensation Board. The incumbent also contributes to other general accounting duties and functions, as requested by the supervisor, including annual TH Government audit preparations. The incumbent provides training to the payroll team, and acts as Payroll and Benefits Administrator during absences.

An Eligibility List may be established from this competition – the duration of the eligibility list may be up to 12 months. The eligibility list may be used to fill future permanent full-time, permanent part-time, temporary full-time, temporary part-time, term, or auxiliary on-call vacancies within the same department and classification based on the organizational needs by going the next highest ranked candidate until the eligibility list expires.

If this opportunity interests you, please submit a cover letter & resume clearly demonstrating the qualifications below, as selection for further consideration will be based solely on the information you provide. Applications will not be accepted without a cover letter and resume.

Essential Qualifications

• Completion of Grade 12 or equivalent, supplemented with a diploma or coursework focusing on payroll accounting, and a minimum of three years of experience with processing payroll or working for a payroll provider. An equivalent combination of experience, education and skills may be considered.

• Demonstrated working knowledge of AccPac, with ability to import payroll into AccPac.

• Demonstrated good working knowledge of administering public sector benefits packages, or a willingness to learn.

• Knowledge of financial procedures and processes including budgeting, general ledgers, accounts payable, accounts receivable and financial reporting.

• Advanced Microsoft 365 skills, including MS Word and Excel.

• Strong planning, organizational, prioritization, multi-tasking and time management skills.

• Strong communication, negotiation, problem solving and conflict resolution skills.

• Ability to work effectively in a cross-cultural environment, and be sensitive and understanding of First Nation culture and traditions.

Conditions of Employment

• Criminal Records Check.

• Valid Class 5 Driver’s license with clear driver’s abstract.

• TH101 Cultural Awareness training.

A detailed job description is available upon request.

Apply online at: https://www.trondek.ca/work-with-us/job-board/

Phone: [phone]

Send inquiries to: [e-mail]

Physical Location: 1242 Front Street, Dawson City, Yukon

We thank all applicants, but only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

To work together, to speak with one voice and to serve Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in Citizens in the pursuit of a strong, healthy, and united future.