Benefits Specialist
Edmonton, CA
The Company
B2Gold is a responsible international senior gold producer headquartered in Vancouver, Canada. Founded in 2007, today, B2Gold has operating gold mines in Mali, Namibia and the Philippines, the Goose Project under construction in northern Canada, and numerous development and exploration projects in various countries including Mali, Colombia and Finland.
Position
Benefits Specialist, Edmonton
Location and Reporting Structure
Reporting to the Superintendent, Compensation & Benefits, this position will be based in Edmonton, AB.
Responsibilities
• Administer employee benefit, insurance, and savings programs, including extended health and dental, life insurance, AD&D, critical illness, disability benefits, health spending and wellness accounts, direct contribution pension plans, RRSP matching, TFSA, FHSA, and related benefit offerings.
• Process benefit enrollments, changes, terminations, beneficiary updates, leave-related benefit changes, disability updates, and savings program transactions in accordance with plan rules, company policies, provider requirements, and applicable legislation.
• Support workers’ compensation-related benefit administration by coordinating required information with Human Resources, Payroll, external providers, and applicable WCB/WSCC processes.
• Reconcile benefit invoices, employee deductions, employer contributions, pension and savings remittances, health spending and wellness account activity, and provider records, resolving discrepancies as required.
• Maintain accurate, confidential, and audit-ready benefit records across Human Resources, payroll, and benefit administration systems, ensuring data integrity and appropriate documentation.
• Provide employee support and coordinate with benefit carriers, pension and savings providers, Payroll, Finance, and Human Resources to resolve inquiries, support reporting, improve processes, and maintain a positive employee experience.
Desired Competencies and Requirements
• Five (5) years of progressive experience in employee benefits administration, preferably in a multi-site, industrial, mining, or remote operations environment, with demonstrated knowledge of insured benefits, disability benefits, workers’ compensation-related coordination, pension administration, RRSP matching, health spending accounts, and employee savings programs.
• Post-secondary diploma in Business Administration, Human Resources, Accounting, or a related discipline.
• Certified Employee Benefit Specialist (CEBS), Payroll Compliance Professional (PCP), or related designation.
• Strong analytical, organizational, reconciliation, and customer service skills, with proficiency in HRIS, payroll, and benefit administration systems; demonstrated ability to manage confidential information, resolve benefit discrepancies, communicate clearly with employees, and maintain accurate records in a deadline-driven environment.
Compensation and Benefits
B2Gold Nunavut offers a competitive compensation package, including salary commensurate with experience, knowledge, and skills, plus a group benefits package for employees and their dependents.
Application and Contact Information
Kitikmeot Inuit, Nunavut Inuit, and Residents receive priority hiring consideration, if one these categories applies, please state it after the reference number in the subject line. We thank all for their interest but are only considering applicants with working rights in Canada.
B2Gold Nunavut prioritizes local employment, supports empowerment initiatives, and continuously works towards a people profile that matches the demographics of the respective national settings in which we operate, while appreciating our inclusive culture that attracts talent from around the world. As an equal opportunity employer, B2Gold Nunavut values diversity and we encourage all qualified candidates to apply.
The B2Gold Back River Corp. owned Back River Project is a significant undertaking with contributions from both B2Gold Nunavut and valued Contractors. Although we appreciate your interest in working for B2Gold Nunavut directly; if you are not selected for employment with B2Gold Nunavut or we have no current work available that is suitable for your skill set, B2Gold Nunavut may share your application material with our contractors for positions that they are seeking to fill. If you do not want your resume shared, please indicate so in the subject line of your email and we will retain a copy of your application material for our internal records only.
We will retain application material on file for future vacancies (openings within 6-12 months) for consideration; however, you are encouraged to apply to any opening you may be suited for. If selected to move forward a member of our team will be in touch.
Closing Date
This post will remain open until 12:00AM MST July 20th 2026, unless a suitable candidate is not found. We thank all applicants for their interest in B2Gold Nunavut; however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.