Benefits Officer - Term

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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 Fo1i Simpson, this position rep01is 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. The Benefits Officer is responsible for the provision of benefits administration, transaction processing and counseling for NWT Public Service employees (GNWT Departments, NWTHC, Boards, Agencies and Authorities), in compliance with Federal and Territorial legislation, regulations, policies, employment agreements and business procedures. It is responsible for general benefits administration, medical travel, relocation and ultimate removal for eligible employees.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• �    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

Typically, the above qualifications would be attained by:

These skills are normally acquired through the 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

2nd Floor, Chief Baptiste Cazon Building

9802 98 Avenue

BOX 290

FORT SIMPSON, NT X0E 0N0

Tel (867) 288-0334

Fax (867) 695-3100

[email protected]

Note: If you do not receive electronic notification confirming receipt of your application, please follow up via telephone.

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Term Position

This job opening is for a 1 Year Term

Indigenous Employment Policy

Candidates must clearly identify their eligibility in order to receive priority consideration under the Indigenous Employment Policy.

Criminal Records Check

Candidates must provide a satisfactory criminal record check. Failure to provide a satisfactory check may deem you disqualified from the competition.

Diversity and Inclusion

The Government of the Northwest Territories is an inclusive workplace.  If you have a disability and you require support during the hiring process, you are encouraged to identify your needs if you are contacted for an assignment or interview so that you may be accommodated during the hiring process.

Eligibility

Eligibility lists may be created from this competition to fill future term and indeterminate positions.

Equivalencies

Equivalencies may be considered based on a one-year of directly related experience equivalent to one year of education or one year of education for one year of experience. However, combinations of education and experience must often be considered on a case-by-case basis.  For a full list of equivalencies that will be considered for this role, please contact human resources.

Job Opening Information

Job Opening ID # 28505

Closing Date: NOVEMBER 10, 2026 - 23:59, Mountain Time

Salary Information

The salary range for this position is from $49.68 per hour to $59.35 per hour (approximately $96, 876 - $115, 733) plus an annual Northern Allowance of $11, 968.