We have an exciting Part-Time opportunity (20 hours/week) to join Commissionaires Nova Scotia Head office team as our Benefits Coordinator.

Our Benefits Administration Assistant is responsible for assisting with the administering and managing of our employee benefits programs, ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations, and serving as a key point of contact for benefits-related inquiries. This role involves providing guidance and support to employees concerning benefits related questions. The Assistant plays a vital role in enhancing employee satisfaction and retention through effective benefits communication and administration.

This position provides essential support to our people so you'll need to be very team and people oriented, adaptable to work on many different requests at any one time and be able to work proactively between a number of different Head Office functions. Although not essential, experience of supporting employees and managing benefits in an HR function would be beneficial.

Travel throughout Nova Scotia may be periodically required and when required is a condition of employment.

Join the Halifax Chamber of Commerce “2024 Not-For-Profit of the Year” award winner for:

• Competitive hourly wage

• Health, drug, and dental benefits

• Life and accident insurance

• Vacation pay

• RRSP/TFSA matching

• Loyalty Award program

• Education assistance funds and family scholarship programs

• Advancement opportunities within a large, national organization

If you are a highly motivated individual, who is adaptable, learns quickly and has some prior experience in administration or as an assistant but maybe do not have specific experience in benefits administration? We'd still love to hear from you. It is possible for the successful candidate to receive on the job training and orientation regarding benefits administration so that they may learn into the role. So, If you’re interested in the key responsibilities below, then we’d love to hear from you!

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist with administering and managing employee benefits programs including health, dental, and life insurance and wellness initiatives.

• Serve as the primary point of contact for employee benefits inquiries, providing timely and accurate information.

• Coordinate open enrolment processes, including communication, system setup, and employee support.

• Maintain accurate benefits records and ensure data integrity in HRIS and benefits systems.

• Support onboarding and offboarding processes by ensuring benefits enrolment and termination are handled efficiently.

• Recommend improvements to benefits programs based on employee feedback.

• Other administrative duties as required.

Education and Knowledge
i. Education: (Minimum Required): Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, commerce, business administration, or a related field. Multiple years (5+) of experience in relevant field could be considered in place of a Bachelor’s degree.

Skills and Abilities: (Minimum Required)

• Administration / Assistant experience [required]

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook) [required]

• High-level of motivation and can learn new skills / content quickly.

• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills both verbal and written.

• Customer service orientation and problem-solving abilities.

• Ability to handle sensitive information with confidentiality and professionalism.

Preferred Skills:

• 3+ years of experience in administration / assistant or HR coordination.

• Experience with payroll systems, HR systems, and benefits platforms.

• Knowledge of Canadian benefits regulations and employment standards.

• Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret data.

Working Conditions

Pay rate: $19.50 per hour

Part-time position, 20 hours/week (flexible work schedule arrangement)

Located at CNS HQ (Bedford Common)

READY TO JOIN US?

This position is open to external and internal applicants (commissionaires should include their Corps #). We encourage veterans of the Canadian Armed Forces and RCMP to apply.

Our goal is to create an inclusive, diverse workplace representative, at all job levels, of the citizens we serve. At Commissionaires, we support, value, and respect the different views, cultures, and experiences of our employees, clients, business partners, and community members. We welcome applicants who identify as Indigenous/Aboriginals, or African Nova Scotians and/or Other Racially Visible Persons, or Persons with Disabilities, or Persons who identify in the 2SLGBTQ+ community, or others who reflect the diversity of Nova Scotian communities. If you are a member of one of these equity groups, you are encouraged to self-identify on your cover letter or during the application process.

We thank all applicants for their interest, but only those chosen for an interview will be contacted.