Temporary Benefits Administrator

Department: Public Service Commission
Location: HALIFAX
The Public Service Commission (PSC) is government’s human resources organization supporting departments and employees to deliver programs and services to Nova Scotians. We’re committed to helping build a collaborative and inclusive public service driven by the public service values: respect, integrity, diversity, accountability and the public good.

The PSC is responsible for government’s HR policies, programs, standards and procedures; For more information on the Public Service Commission, please visit the following link: https://beta.ca/government/public-service-commission

Reporting to the Benefits Manager, the Benefit Specialist is a key member of the Benefits Unit team and supports the Unit in their role as subject matter experts, administrators and policy holders of the Province of Nova Scotia corporate benefits plans.

The Specialist is responsible for providing detailed explanations of benefits coverage, advice, and recommendations to plan members (employees and retirees) and Human Resources staff. Handle a large volume of daily inquiries by phone and email from employees, retirees, participating employers, HR and Payroll and actioning related tasks for benefits administration.

• Be responsible for the creation and ongoing updates of online benefits materials on all external and internally facing communications and crafting of responses for member inquiries
• Be responsible for liaising with internal partners (Absence Management, Payroll, HR, Employee Relations etc.) Participate with other team members in special projects related to Benefits as required

The successful candidate will have a university degree in a related field plus several years of experience working in a Benefits environment. Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel
~Evidence of client / customer focused behavior with attention to quality
~Assets for this position would include:
~A Certified Employee Benefits Specialist (CEBS) designation or successful completion of courses leading to the CEBS designation

Analytical Thinking, Adaptability & Flexibility, Attention to Detail, Outcome Focus, Effective Interactive Communication, Teamwork & Collaboration, and Intercultural & Diversity Proficiency.We will assess the above qualifications and competencies using one or more of the following tools: written examination, standardized tests, oral presentations, interview(s), and reference checks.

An equivalent combination of training, education and experience will be considered. Equivalent experience and training includes, but is not limited to:
~Related experience includes experience working in a fast-paced environment, customer facing and experience working with Canadian employee benefit programs

Based on the employment status and union agreement, the Government of Nova Scotia offers its employees a wide range of benefits such as a Defined Benefit Pension Plan, Health, Dental, Life Insurance, General illness, Short and Long Term Disability, Vacation and Employee and Family Assistance Programs. Career development where you have access to career guidance, tools, resources, and ongoing training for every stage of your career

• Engaging workplace: our employees feel valued, respected, connected, and tuned in, we have forward-thinking policies and strategies
• A Dynamic, client-focused office environment where service excellence and teamwork are our focus.

Salary Range:$2,439.73 - $3,049.66 Bi-Weekly

Employment Equity Statement: Our goal is to be a diverse workforce that is representative, at all job levels, of the citizens we serve. The Government of Nova Scotia has an Employment Equity Policy, and we welcome applications from Indigenous People, African Nova Scotians and Other Racially Visible Persons, Persons with Disabilities and Women in occupations or positions where they are under-represented. If you are a member of one of these equity groups, you are encouraged to self-identify on your electronic application.

Accommodation Statement: We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. If you require an accommodation throughout the recruitment process, please contact us at Show email you are receiving a pension from the Nova Scotia Public Service Superannuation Plan (PSSP) or any related plans, you cannot receive pension payments while contributing to the same plan. If you accept a position that requires PSSP contributions, your pension payments must be stopped. Please contact the Nova Scotia Pension Services Corporation for more information.