Job Level: RE-04 $66,836 to $85,106

Closing Date: 01/11/2026

Pay and Benefits Advisor

The Corporate Management Services Branch is looking for a Pay and Benefits Advisor for an indeterminate position. The position is classified as a RÉ-04 (from $66,836 to $85,106 per annum - under review).

ABOUT US

The National Capital Commission (NCC) is the federal Crown corporation dedicated to ensuring that Canada’s Capital is a dynamic and inspiring source of pride for all Canadians and a legacy for generations to come. Building on more than a century of experience, the NCC provides unique value in the Capital Region by fulfilling three specific roles: long-term planner of federal lands, principal steward of nationally significant public places, and creative partner committed to excellence in development and conservation. Year after year, the NCC has been recognized as one of National Capital Region’s top employers. NCC employees can deploy to departments and separate agencies in accordance with the Public Service Employment Act.

A list of qualified candidates may be compiled and may be used for additional temporary or indeterminate positions.

JOB OVERVIEW

As a Pay and Benefits Advisor, you will be called upon to provide pay and benefits services, including the provision of advice and guidance to a portfolio of clients, and the management and application of applicable pay and benefits legislation, regulations, policies, directives and procedures, as well as the collective agreement and other terms and conditions of employment for NCC employees, board members and students.

You will be responsible for providing advice, performing calculations and dealing with issues related to payroll deductions, benefit entitlements, pay adjustments or errors, increments, acting assignments, paid and unpaid leaves, remittances, taxation, retroactive pay adjustments and revisions, maternity and parental allowances, lump-sum payments,



performance pay and cash-out of accrued annual and compensatory leave.

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION

Successful completion of a secondary school diploma or an employer-approved alternative.

EXPERIENCE

Three to five years of experience in providing pay and benefits advice and guidance, including:

- Experience in the application of policies, guidelines or directives within the Federal Public Service.
- Experience providing compensation and benefits services within the Federal Public Service, including providing advice to clients.
- Experience in resolving complex pay and benefits issues.

KNOWLEDGE
- of compensation and benefits administration, including calculation, verification and review techniques
- of collective agreements, terms and conditions of employment, pension plan and insurance plans
- of applicable Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC) and Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat (TBS) health and medical directives, policies, acts and regulations, health, disability and life insurance plans
- of the Employment Insurance Act, Income Tax Act, Superannuation Act, CPP/QPP, and provincial employment acts and regulations, employment policies, procedures and/or regulations for Governor-in-Council appointees
- of government trends and changes affecting compensation and benefits

ABILITIES
- to conduct research, analyze and resolve a wide range of compensation issues
- to interpret collective agreements, terms and conditions of employment, legislation, regulations, and policies




- to provide information and advice to employees and managers on pay and benefits processes and issues

COMPETENCIES
- Demonstrating integrity and respect – Civility and well-being.
- Thinking things through – Innovating through analysis and ideas.
- Working effectively with others – Relationships and trust building.
- Showing initiative and being action-oriented – Getting things done.

ASSETS
- Payroll Compliance Professional (PCP) certification is considered a strong asset.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
- Possess or eligible to obtain Reliability security clearance.
- Linguistic profile: Bilingual BBB/BBB.
- Position is in the National Capital Region. The person selected for this position must reside within a commutable distance from the workplace.
- The National Capital Commission offers a hybrid and flexible work setting.

The NCC is committed to building a skilled, diverse workforce reflective of Canadian society. As a result, it promotes employment equity and encourages candidates to indicate voluntarily in their application if they are a woman, an Indigenous person, a person with a disability or a member of a visible minority group. The NCC is also committed to developing inclusive, barrier-free selection processes and work environments. If contacted regarding this selection process, please advise the Human Resources representative of the accommodation measures which must be taken to enable you to be assessed in a fair and equitable manner. Requesting an accommodation will have no impact on your selection process.

If you require additional information on the position or if you are experiencing technical difficulties, please contact us at [email protected].

Hearing impaired and speech impaired persons can contact us through a Teletype Device (TTY) at (613) 239-5090 or 1-(phone hidden) (toll free).

Please take note that only selected candidates will be contacted.

📌 Pay and Benefits Advisor (Ottawa)
🏢 National Capital Commission
📍 Ottawa