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Reporting to the Manager, Payroll and Benefits, the Benefits and Pension Specialist provides specialized administration, audit, reconciliation, and employee support for NAIT’s benefit and pension programs. The position is responsible for administering benefit and pension activities through Workday business processes, ensuring employee benefit events, pension enrollments, leaves, terminations, billing, remittances, and related data changes are completed accurately and on time. The position supports employees, Payroll, Human Resources, Finance, Alberta Blue Cross, Alberta Pension Services Corporation/LAPP, and other service providers by resolving benefit and pension inquiries, investigating discrepancies, validating data, and ensuring accurate administration of benefit and pension entitlements. The Benefits and Pension Specialist conducts regular audits and reconciliations between Workday, payroll, benefit carrier records, pension records, and internal tracking tools to maintain data integrity, identify exceptions, and support compliance. The position also contributes to continuous improvement by reviewing processes, identifying gaps, recommending controls, and supporting efficient and consistent service delivery.
Key Responsibilities Benefits Administration and Workday Event Processing – Facilitating the enrollment process for various benefits programs, including health insurance, dental coverage, Long-term disability, AD&D;, and Life insurance. This position provides support to employees during enrollment periods, address inquiries, and ensures accurate processing of benefit elections.
Pension Administration and Reconciliation – Reconcile premium paid (employee and employer) and reimbursements for overall cost and liability for current pension and benefit program. Perform monthly reconciliation of invoices against payroll deductions.
Audit, Data Integrity and Compliance Monitoring – Conduct regular audits and reconciliation between Workday, payroll, benefit carrier records, pension records, and internal tracking tools to maintain data integrity, identify exceptions and support compliance.




Employee Advisory Services and Stakeholder Support – Overseeing the administration of pension plans, including coordinating enrollments, processing bi-weekly contributions and declaration, contributory and non-contributory leave management, year-end APS reporting, retro pension adjustment calculation, buyback audit and remittance, PA calculation and amendment for buybacks, CLCR post-regularization refund, and triennial pension audit. This position liaises with pension providers, addresses employee queries, and ensures compliance with regulatory requirements.
Process Improvement, Reporting, and Vendor Management – Provide internal training to HR team on pension and benefits programs, act as the Subject Matter Expert (SME) for all NAIT employees and serve as the liaison to external vendors. Backup support for Senior Payroll & Benefits Specialist to ensure continuity of critical payroll, benefits, and pension functions.
Skills & Abilities Strong technical knowledge of benefit and pension processes, legislation, collective agreement provisions, payroll impacts, and Workday benefit event administration
Working knowledge of Alberta Employment Standards, Alberta Labour Relations Code, Privacy and Protection of Personal Information Act (POPA), Income Tax Act (Canada), Employment Insurance Act, Public Sector Pension Plans Act and LAPP governing regulations
Working knowledge of benefit carrier contractual provisions and policy requirements
Strong oral and written communication skills
Strong team player with a commitment to professionalism and excellent customer service
Strong time management and organizing skills
Ability to multi-task several projects/initiatives with strict deadlines
Advanced Microsoft Excel skill with using pivot table, vlookup and xlookup formulas, macro
Qualifications Post-secondary diploma in a related field such as Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, Human Resources or a related discipline
A minimum of three years of full-cycle payroll experience
Experience with LAPP and benefits administration, including managing defined benefit (DB) pension plans and self-insured benefit programs




Payroll Leadership Professional (PLP) designation an asset
Pension Administration Certificate an asset
Advanced excel skills, experience with Workday or other HRIS platforms and experience in benefits evaluation and implementation would be an asset
Applicants with education credentials earned outside of Canada should have their credentials evaluated by World Education Services (WES), International Qualifications Assessment Service (IQAS) or the Comparative Education Services (CES).
Remuneration: Refer to salary range noted on this posting, plus a comprehensive benefits package. The compensation range for this job posting is : $71,783.10 - $95,103.59
Benefits & Perks For eligible positions, we offer benefits and unique perks focusing on health and wellness, work-life balance, recognition, and professional and personal growth.
In addition to excellent vacation time, eligible employees receive paid time off between Christmas and New Year's.
NAIT supports a flexible work environment, enabling staff to request approval for on-campus, off-site, or hybrid work arrangements based on the nature of the role. Please note that remote positions require employees to reside within Canada.
NAIT is committed to fostering a safe workplace that supports equity and cultivates inclusion through our Centre for Community and Belonging (CCB) and our Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Strategy. We are a proud partner of the Canadian Centre for Diversity and Inclusion.
We are known as one of Alberta’s top employers. Being part of a community that makes a difference in the lives of students, staff, industry clients and partners, NAIT’s culture reflects our shared values of respect, collaboration, celebration, creativity, and accountability. People are what make NAIT great, and we prioritize the employee experience. Our culture is grounded in respect, collaboration, creativity, celebration, and accountability.
People make NAIT Great – and at NAIT, people truly matter. We're committed to creating a workplace that fuels passion, values inclusion, supports wellbeing, and encourages continuous growth. When you join NAIT, you become part of a community dedicated to making a meaningful difference for students, colleagues, industry partners, and the broader community. If you're looking for purposeful work in a supportive environment, we'd love to meet you.

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📌 Pension and Benefits Specialist (Alberta)
🏢 Northern Alberta Institute of Technology
📍 Alberta