Payroll Specialist

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

Payroll Specialist, Edmonton

Location and Reporting Structure 

Reporting to the Payroll Manager, this position will be based in Edmonton, AB.

Responsibilities

•    Process end-to-end payroll transactions, including employee onboarding, status changes, retroactive adjustments, gross-up calculations, terminations, and validation of statutory and voluntary deductions, ensuring accuracy and compliance with applicable legislation.
•    Lead payroll quality assurance and control processes by validating payroll input data, reconciling source documentation, investigating discrepancies, and implementing corrective actions to ensure payroll accuracy, risk mitigation, and audit readines.
•    Prepare, reconcile, and verify payroll outputs, ensuring the accurate and timely payment of regular earnings, incentive payments, vacation pay, and other compensation elements across multiple payroll groups.
•    Administer payroll compliance activities by preparing and filing statutory documentation, including Records of Employment, year-end tax reporting, and other regulatory submissions, while supporting internal and external audit requirements.
•    Maintain complete, accurate, and audit-ready payroll records and support documentation in accordance with corporate governance standards, data retention requirements, and confidentiality obligations.
•    Serve as the primary point of contact for payroll-related inquiries, collaborating with employees, leaders, Time & Attendance teams, Human Resources, and Finance stakeholders to provide guidance, resolve issues, and ensure the integrity of payroll information. 

Desired Competencies and Requirements 

•    Five (5) years of progressive experience in full-cycle payroll administration, including payroll processing, data validation, reconciliation, and application of Canadian payroll legislation and statutory requirements, preferably within heavy industry or mining.
•    Post-secondary Diploma in Business Administration, Accounting, or a related discipline.
•    Payroll Compliance Professional (PCP) designation.
•    Strong analytical skills with a high level of attention to detail; advanced proficiency in payroll and time & attendance systems (e.g., SAP Success Factors, Avanti, or equivalent), with the ability to manage competing priorities and ensure data accuracy. 

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 13th, 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.