Payroll and Benefits Administrator

ATIKAMEKSHENG ANISHNAWBEK

Atikameksheng Anishnawbek will thrive together as a strong and proud Nation by honouring our gifts of Anishinabemowin and the Life of the Land.

Competition Number:             2026-024

Position:                                       Payroll and Benefits Administrator

Department:                               Operations

Employment Status:               Full-Time

Location:                                      Naughton, ON

Closing Date:                             May 6, 2026, at 4:00pm

**AT THIS TIME, WE WILL ONLY BE ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FROM CURRENT INTERNAL EMPLOYEES AND BAND MEMBERS**

POSITION SCOPE:

The Payroll and Benefits Administrator is responsible for the complete administration of payroll, benefits, and pension activities for Atikameksheng Anishnawbek. This role ensures accurate, timely, and compliant payroll, benefit, and pension processing while maintaining confidentiality and adherence to federal and provincial legislation.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• A college diploma or university degree in Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field; or
• Five (5) or more years of experience in a First Nation finance office or similar accounting or bookkeeping environment
• Payroll Compliance Practitioner (PCP) designation or Payroll Management Certificate (considered an asset)
• Experience using Sage ACCPAC Accounting Software (considered an asset)

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Processing biweekly payroll, including hours worked, earnings, deductions, benefits, pensions, WSIB, CPP, EI, Income Tax, union deductions (where applicable), and other statutory or voluntary withholdings
• Compiling, reviewing, and verifying payroll data from timesheets, leave records, and other source documentation to ensure accuracy and completeness
• Entering payroll data, reviewing calculated wages and deductions, correcting errors, and maintaining accurate payroll master records
• Recording and maintaining changes affecting employee pay and benefits, including new hires, transfers, salary changes, exemptions, insurance coverage, banking information, and terminations
• Preparing and issuing employee pay statements and payroll deposits, including maintaining and updating electronic funds transfer (EFT) information

We offer attractive benefits, opportunities for advancement and an engaging work environment. We offer a RRSP with a matched contribution at a rate 5%, EFAP program, and health and insurance coverage and benefits.

Please refer to our website:  https://atikamekshenganishnawbek.ca/  for posting details.
A detailed job description is available upon request.
Please quote the Competition No. in your cover letter and resume, and submit by email to employment@wlfn.com, by fax to 705.222.7731or by mail to:

Human Resources,

25 Reserve Rd,

Naughton, ON

P0M 2M0

Only those considered for an interview will be contacted.