Public Service Benefits Specialist

gov; Villiage of Fort Simpson; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The Government of the Northwest Territories, Department of Finance, seeks a Benefits Officer in Fort Simpson. You will oversee onboarding activities related to the accurate assignment of employee benefits, maintain benefits records, administer medical travel, relocation and ultimate removal benefits and respond to benefit inquiries.

You will provide benefits administration, transaction processing and counseling for GNWT public service employees across departments and agencies, ensuring

Qualifications

• Relevant undergraduate degree and CEBS diploma or equivalent.
• 2+ years of direct benefit administration experience or equivalent.
• Ability to read and interpret Acts, manuals and employment agreements.
• Proficiency with enterprise software and ERP systems.

Responsibilities

• Oversee onboarding activities for accurate benefit assignments.
• Maintain employee benefits records and respond to inquiries.
• Administer medical travel, relocation and ultimate removal benefits.

Skills

Benefits administration

Accounting principles

Act/regulation literacy

ERP software familiarity

Large-volume handling

Communication skills

Technical report interpretation

Time management

Education

Undergraduate degree

CEBS diploma certificate

Job description

The Government of the Northwest Territories, Department of Finance, seeks a Benefits Officer in Fort Simpson. You will oversee onboarding activities related to the accurate assignment of employee benefits, maintain benefits records, administer medical travel, relocation and ultimate removal benefits and respond to benefit inquiries.

You will provide benefits administration, transaction processing and counseling for GNWT public service employees across departments and agencies, ensuring