Associate

Position #: 198380

Expected Start Date:

Union: OOS

Facility: Saskatoon City Hospital

City/Town: Saskatoon

Department: Payroll

Type: Full-time temporary

Expected Up to Date: December 31, 2026

FTE: 1

Shift Information: Days

Hours of Work: 5 shifts of 7.5 hours per 1 weeks

Relief: No

Float: No

Field Hours: No

Salary or Pay Band: As per Terms and Conditions of Employment

Travel Required: Yes

Job Description: The Benefits Associate is responsible for the accurate administration of the employee benefit plans. The Benefits Associate provides daily, weekly & annual reviews of benefit eligibility for all employees of the SHA & ensures that the appropriate paperwork is completed in a timely manner. This includes enrolments in the Retirement Plan, Group Life Insurance Plan, Disability Income Plan, Extended Health & Enhanced Dental Plan. The Associate provides benefit plan information and expertise to employees through a deep knowledge and understanding of the SAHO & SHEPP plans. The Benefits Associate provides ongoing support and back-up to the Benefits Consultants & participates in department planning and process review and continually works to analyze and improve processes to assist in ensuring best practice. The Benefits Associate assists in the development and implementation of orientation and retirement sessions and presents information in partnership with the Benefits Consultants.

Human Resources Exemption: No

Licenses

• Valid Class 5 driver's license

Other Education and Training

• Undergraduate degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Licensed, and in good standing, with regulatory body, if applicable

Competencies

• Mobilizes people, inspires and leads by example
• Critical thinking skills
• Computer skills
• Capability to transform systems: Encourage and support innovation

Knowledge and Abilities

• Knowledge in the Truth and Reconciliation Commission Calls to Action
• Knowledge in First Nation and Metis history in Saskatchewan
• Exemplifies ethical practices, professionalism and personal integrity
• Ability to lead and coach others
• Knowledge in applicable legislation and standards
• Proven ability to collaborate and partner with a wide variety of stakeholders
• Knowledge in applicable human resource functions and disciplines
• Ability to adapt to and implement change
• Commitment to quality, safety, and improvement striving towards zero harm
• Committed to delivering on patient and family centred care
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Knowledge in LEAN management system
• Knowledge in organization's goals, vision, mission and values
• Knowledge in the Saskatchewan health care system
• Current clinical knowledge and skill are required in a broad range of areas.
• Commitment to a diverse, representative workforce and cultural safety

Other Information

• For more information on the city of Saskatoon please visit https://www.saskatoon.ca/
• Travel within Saskatchewan