Job Description

Halifax Water is Atlantic Canada\'s largest water utility, providing integrated water, wastewater and stormwater utility for more than 106,000 customers daily. For more than 70 years we have been proud stewards of the water cycle, providing clean water to customers, and safely conveying it back to the source. Through our One Team - One Water approach, our more than 550 dedicated employees provide essential water services to an estimated 383,000 people in HALIFAX. We are currently hiring for a Compensation and Benefits Specialist. This regular opportunity, in the Governance and Human Resources Department, has full time hours. As a Compensation and Benefits Specialist, you will:

• Be responsible for the overall administration of all compensation and benefits related functions including:
  • Group Insurance Plans and other Group Benefits
  • Long Term Disability applications
  • Pension and payroll applications
• Ensure consistency in application
• Maintain the HRIS system
• Ensure data integrity and confidentiality
• Build and maintain strong relationships with employees at all levels
• Communicate and deliver various HR programs and initiatives
• Provide a variety of human resource generalist functions as may be required.

To do this job, you need to have:

• A university degree in a related field
• Ideally hold a CPM designation from Canadian Payroll Association or be willing to obtain.
• Minimum of two years previous related work experience in a unionized work environment (preferable within a municipal or regional government setting)
• Must be proficient with Microsoft Excel.

This job is a non-unionized job. The job description and benefits to working at Halifax Water can be viewed on the Halifax Water website (Work for Halifax Water | Halifax Water). Halifax Water Is An Equal Opportunity Employer. This means:

• Our goal is to be a diverse workplace, that is representative of the community we serve, at all job levels. We believe a diverse workforce positively contributes to our success, and the success of our community.
• We encourage applications from qualified African Nova Scotians, LGBTQ+ community, racially visible persons, women in non-traditional positions, persons with disabilities and Indigenous persons. You are encouraged to self-identify in the cover letter.

Application Deadline is 12 noon on February 6, 2023. Thank you for applying for a job with us. We will contact you only if we choose you for an interview. If offered the job:

• You will need to successfully pass a background check.
• You may need to successfully pass other pre-employment testing, which could include a satisfactory drivers abstract and a satisfactory drug and alcohol test.