Job Description

Competition Number

S181444P

Position Title

Benefits Advisor

Position Number

E99919

Employee Group

Exempt (non-union support staff)

Position Status

Regular Full-Time

Start Date

End Date (if applicable)

Department

Financial Services

Additional Notes

Location

North Vancouver

Working with us

At Capilano University, learners are our focus. Guided by the goals outlined in

Envisioning

and

Illuminating

2030, employees play an essential role in creating an exceptional learning experience for and with learners and are central to a thriving campus community. Together, we are inspired by imagination and Capilano University is one of the leading teaching-focused universities in British Columbia and one of BC's Top Employers. Grounded by our sense of purpose, we offer a meaningful, friendly, and dynamic work environment.

About the role

Under the direction of the Manager, Payroll and Benefits, the incumbent provides professional benefits advice. The incumbent is responsible for coordinating benefits plans and spending accounts with vendors, investigating and resolving claims discrepancies, providing timely customer service to University employees on benefits matters, preparing and analyzing information for collective bargaining, and administrating benefits.

ILLUSTRATIVE

EXAMPLES

OF

DUTIES

Meet with new employees to review benefits package and assist with their benefits selections. Coordinate and provide timely confidential advice and guidance to employees regarding benefits, retirement, pension, and related matters. Maintain benefits component of the HR / payroll information system software. Process employee benefits and status changes on internal and carrier records. Communicate changes to employees and Payroll department.
Ensure systems are established and followed to meet requirements as set by government agencies, collective agreements, and benefit carriers. Maintain self-insured benefits for employees on leave. o Liaise with benefits providers, insurance carriers, and other agencies regarding assessing and challenging questionable claims, claim processing problems,

Experience, competencies & qualifications

REQUIRED

TRAINING

AND

EXPERIENCE

Completion of a Bachelor's degree with courses in accounting and benefits administration, human resources, and/or payroll Completion of accounting or benefits designations is an asset Minimum three (3) years of experience in benefits, human resources and/or payroll administration for a large multi-union environment.

For more information

For more information, please see the complete job description.

Benefits

At Capilano University, we understand that there is more to life than work. That is why we offer comprehensive benefits and support to help you and your family live a balanced life.



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Posting Detail Information

Days and Hours of Work

Our standard work week is Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 4:00pm.

Bridge Period (if applicable)

Pay Group

8

Salary

The typical salary range for this role falls between

$74,168 - $98,891

per annum, commensurate with experience, education, and internal equity, with future opportunities for performance-based pay and career progression.



Additionally, we offer a comprehensive total rewards package, including a defined pension plan, employer paid benefit premiums, and more.

Union

N/A

Job Open Date

10/24/2025

Job Close Date

11/09/2025

Open Until Filled

No