Status:

Ongoing Position

Location:

Slave Lake

Competition #:

NLC-2251

Open To:

Internal Applicants

Date Posted:

February 6, 2026

Closing Date:

February 13, 2026 - 11:59pm

Job Start Date:

February 16, 2026

Compensation Rate:

$65,628 to $86,100 per year

Hours Per Week:

36.25 hours per week

Additional Information:

For over 50 years, the Northern Lakes College vision has been to increase accessibility to educational opportunities. With 25 locations across northern Alberta, program sites throughout Alberta, and a unique Supported Distance Learning model, students can access quality educational opportunities without leaving their community. Students can study from the comforts of home, work, on the road, or from one of the many College locations. Northern Lakes College offers a variety of university transfer, diploma, and certificate programs, including Academic Upgrading, Business & Administrative Studies, Health & Human Service Careers, Pre-Employment & Apprenticeship Trades, Resource Technology, University Studies, and Continuing Education & Corporate Training certificates and courses. We support and promote professional development and wellness opportunities, and provide our employees with an attractive benefits plan and competitive salaries. The College service region offers numerous recreational activities for the entire family to enjoy!

Northern Lakes College has the following ongoing position available:

Human Resources Generalist (Payroll and Benefits - Internal)
Salary: $65,628 to $86,100 per year
Location: Slave Lake
February 16, 2026 to ongoing

Qualifications:

• Diploma in Human Resource Administration or other relevant discipline and/or Canadian Payroll Association Management Certification designation.
• Experience in HRIS with at least three (3) years of current progressive Human Resources related experience
• Experience working in a unionized environment, post-secondary experience would be an asset.
• A combination of experience and training may be considered.

Nature and Scope of Work

• Reporting to the Director, Human Resources, the Human Resource Generalist is responsible for performing and assisting with various Human Resources functions and programs including day to day Human Resources operations with a focus on payroll, benefits, onboarding, disability management, training and adherence to all pertinent employment laws and Collective Agreements.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Administration of Payroll

  • Processing of pay and benefits for College employees which includes but not limited to: commencement, benefit administration, calculations for various payroll transactions (adjustments, overtime, increments, etc.), pensions, termination, ROE and T4 production and year-end for salary, wage, contract and sessional employees as per the College’s policies, procedures and regulations, and the various Collective Agreements;
  • Maintain personnel files, including creating files for new employees;
  • Assist in the benefit renewal process;
  • Monitor and record all absences either electronically or manually;
  • Assist in the steps to finalize the payroll for transfer to the bank; and
  • Maintaining Unit4 payroll manual.

• Disability Management

  • Processing disability documents in accordance with the Disability Management procedures; liaising with employees, Management, LTD carrier providers, WCB, and medical practitioners to coordinate LTD activities.

• Financial

• • Invoicing, cheque requisitions and remittances, 3rd party agreement;
  • Depositing benefit cheques and other receivables and forwarding appropriate documentation to Finance; and
  • Process deductions in Unit4 for RRSP.

• Training

• • Determining training needs, developing handouts and materials, and presenting training to co-workers, supervisors and other College employees as required; and
  • Provide advice and information to managers on the interpretation and application of the Collective Agreements and on relevant legislation and policies.

• Departmental policies, regulations and procedures

• • Assist with the development and updating of Human Resources policies, procedures and/or regulations; and
  • Analyze data, conduct research, and prepare reports on a variety of compensation and benefit issues. Developing and preparing draft documents for the Assistant Director and/or Executive Director.

• Other Duties

• • Responding to and completing survey;
  • Providing back up or assistance within the payroll unit to ensure timely processing of payroll;
  • Providing back up to recruitment when required;
  • Assist the Assistant Director with Auditors (Auditor General, CRA);
  • Archiving files for the Human Resources department;
  • Handle confidential information in a professional and discreet manner;
  • Assisting the Executive Director with negotiations, compiling statistical information, researching legislated regulations (Employment Standards Code), etc.;
  • Participate in committees as appropriate; and
  • Assist with preparation of paperwork, writing letters and meeting with Employees during the termination process as needed.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Strong knowledge of payroll calculations, accounting and spreadsheet preparation and internal controls;
• Strong computer skills, with specific experience in: Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook;
• Strong knowledge and experience with computerized HRIS; preferably Unit4;
• Ability to communicate and liaise with employees, supervisors, administrators, union representatives and other Human Resources staff as appropriate in person, via e-mail or telephone;
• Ability to establish and maintain working relationships with individuals at all levels of the organization;
• Listening skills;
• Creativity/problem solving;
• Organizational skills;
• Time management skills;
• Ability to be self-directed, flexible and work independently with minimal supervision;
• Ability to work within a team;
• Ability to act with tact and diplomacy;
• Ability to present ideas effectively and persuasively, in both written and oral form, including preparation and presentation of reports; and
• Ability to maintain a high degree of confidentiality, professionalism and integrity.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Human Resource Administration or other relevant discipline and/or Canadian Payroll Association Management Certification designation;
• Experience in HRIS with at least three (3) years of current progressive Human Resources related experience; and
• Experience working in a unionized environment, post-secondary experience would be an asset.
• A clean criminal record check.

Successful candidate must provide College or University transcripts and a Criminal Record Check to Human Resources prior to commencement.

Please submit a resume quoting the reference number NLC-2251 to: Northern Lakes College, Human Resources, 1201 Main Street SE, Slave Lake, AB T0G 2A3 or alternatively Fax: 780-849-5881

Closing Date: February 13, 2026

Note: Northern Lakes College thanks all applicants for their interest in employment; however, only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.