Lead, Payroll

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

Lead, Payroll, Edmonton

Location and Reporting Structure 

Reporting to the Superintendent, Compensation & Benefits, this position will be based in Edmonton, Canada.

Responsibilities 

•    Manage data entry and imports, reconciliations, calculate retroactive adjustments, perform gross up calculations, verify deductions; including, taxes, processing garnishments, and reviewing outputs and deliverables from service providers to ensure accuracy and integrity of the payroll process.
•    Maintain and update employee information, records of employee leave and overtime for the purpose of calculating pay and benefit entitlements.
•    Prepare and verify statements of earnings and deductions prior to distribution.
•    Prepare, verify and process all employee payroll related payments, including regular pay, benefit payments, and special payments such as bonuses and vacation pay.
•    Complete, verify and process information relating to benefits such as Extended Health, Drugs, Dental, Group Life, LTD, AD&D, RRSP plans, TFSA savings, and options plans.
•    Prepare payroll related filings and supporting documentation, such as year-end T4 and related documents, RRSP reconciliations, Records of Employment and other statements.
•    Compile, review, reconcile and monitor statistical reports, statements, and summaries related to pay and benefits accounts.
•    Maintain rigorous control standards, identify and resolve payroll discrepancies.
•    Identify solutions to non-standard requests, manage project teams, and work collaboratively with members of the human resources and accounting team to ensure the smooth operation and recordkeeping of payroll processes and systems.

Desired Competencies and Requirements 

•    Ten (10) years of experience performing full cycle payroll functions, including journalizing of costs, reconciliations and processing remittances; preferably in the senior payroll role in the organization with inclination given to those with experience with a mining company.
•    Post Secondary Diploma in Accounting or Business Administration.
•    Payroll Compliance Practitioner (PCP) is required; a Payroll Leadership Professional (PLP) designation is preferred.
•    Experience working with Avanti software is considered a strong asset.

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 October 23rd, 2025, 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.