Dykeland Lodge is a home-like long term care facility located in beautiful Windsor, Nova Scotia. We are committed to adding life to years by providing quality, compassionate, resident-centered care by a dedicated, competent and valued team.

Job Title: Finance & Benefits Assistant

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage pension plan enrollments, contributions and updates

• Administer long-term disability benefits and process related paperwork

• Meet with residents/POAs to explain and sign financial agreements

• Process payments, manage invoices and reconcile financial accounts

• Monitor accounts receivable

• Track employee probation periods, vacation and holiday banks

• Provide support with HR reporting, spreadsheets and general administration

Education Required:

• College, CEGEP or other non-university cerificate or diploma from a business program

Qualifications:

• Knowledge of accounting software

• Prior experience in HR, payroll and benefits administration an asset

• Strong knowledge of pension plans, LTD benefits and financial processing

• Proficiency in MS Office, Excel and Access and in the handling of sensitive information

• Excellent communication skills

• Ability to take initiative and solve problems

• Reliability and strong work ethics

• Keen attention to detail

• Ability to maintain confidentiality and privacy in all aspects of the organization

• Must take initiative and be able to work with minimum supervision

• Respectful and hardworking team player

• Police check and Vulnerable Sector Screening in the last 3 months is required

What we offer YOU:

• Comprehensive Package (Medical, Dental, Vision)

• Pension Plan

• Employee and Family Assistance Program

• Comprehensive Orientation

• A supportive work environment

• "Kudos" Internal Recognition Program

• Employee Recognition Gathering (BBQs, Holiday Party, Potlucks, Professional Week Celebrations, etc)

• Reduced pricing for meals from our kitchen

• Free parking

• Free access to current e-learning through SURGE and opportunities to take part in job related training and development

• Join us now and move with us to our brand-new, world class facility, currently under construction!

Salary Range:

• $22.39/hr, negotiable based on years of experience

As per the COVID-19 Mandatory Vaccination Protocol in High-Risk Settings, we require all team members to be fully vaccinated by November 30th, 2021.

Applicants must be a Canadian citizen or have the proper documentation that allows employment in Canada (Canadian Residency or Citizenship)

Dykeland Lodge is committed to being a workforce that is free of discrimination, values diversity and is representative, at all job levels, of the people we serve. We encourage all qualified applicants who self-identify as Indigenous, Black/African Nova Scotian, Persons of Colour, Foreign Nationals/Newcomers, Persons with Disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ to apply and self-identify.