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October 1, 2024
Government of the Northwest Territories
Fort Simpson
FULL TIME & TEMPORARY
Benefits Officer - Term
Department Information
The Department of Finance has the mandate to provide leadership and direction to the public service in all areas of finance and human resource management. This mandate includes negotiating major financial arrangements with the federal government, providing analysis and advice to the Financial Management Board, and ensuring that financial and information resources are managed effectively, efficiently and economically. This mandate also includes the recruitment and retention of a competent public service that is representative of the people it serves and the development of programs and services that effectively serve the human resource needs of the public service.
Job Information
Located in Fort Simpson, this position reports to a Senior Finance Officer, and is responsible for overseeing the onboarding activities related to the accurate assignment of benefits to all GNWT public service employees, overseeing the maintenance of employee benefits records, administering medical travel, relocation and ultimate removal benefits and providing responses to benefit-related inquiries. This position provides timely, accurate, and consistent response to benefits inquiries.
successful completion of a relevant undergraduate degree and the completion of an Employee Benefits Administration certificate such as a CEBS diploma and a minimum of 2 years directly related benefit administration experience OR an equivalent combination of training and experience.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Typically, the above qualifications would be attained by:
- Working understanding of benefits administration
- Basic understanding of accounting principles
- Ability to read and understand relevant Acts, manuals, employment agreements, regulations and procedures
- Proficient in the use of software applications and computerized Enterprise Resource Management systems
- Ability to manage technical functions in a large-volume environment
- Good communication, client relations and interpersonal skills
- Ability to interpret relevant technical reports
- Ability to organize time effectively and meet deadlines
successful completion of a relevant undergraduate degree and the completion of an Employee Benefits Administration certificate such as a CEBS diploma and a minimum of 2 years directly related benefit administration experience OR an equivalent combination of training and experience.
GNWT Inquiries
Inquiries Only:
Dehcho HR Client Service Centre
Department of Finance
Government of the Northwest Territories
9602 100 STREET
BOX 240
FORT SIMPSON, NT X0E 0N0
Tel (867) 695-7233
Fax (867) 695-3254
jobsdehcho@gov.nt.ca
Note: If you do not receive electronic notification confirming receipt of your application, please follow up via telephone.
Dehcho HR Client Service Centre
Department of Finance
Government of the Northwest Territories
9602 100 STREET
BOX 240
FORT SIMPSON, NT X0E 0N0
Tel (867) 695-7233
Fax (867) 695-3254
jobsdehcho@gov.nt.ca
Note: If you do not receive electronic notification confirming receipt of your application, please follow up via telephone.
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