Compensation and Benefits Specialist

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Halifax Water is Atlantic Canada's largest water utility, providing integrated water, wastewater and stormwater utility for more than 106,000 customers daily. For more than 70 years we have been proud stewards of the water cycle, providing clean water to customers, and safely conveying it back to the source. Through our One Team - One Water approach, our more than 700 dedicated employees provide essential water services to an estimated 383,000 people in HALIFAX.

We are currently hiring for a Compensation and Benefits Specialist. This is a regular full-time opportunity, in the People & Culture Department.

As a Compensation and Benefits Specialist, you will:

• Be responsible for administering and processing payroll information in the HR/Payroll system.
• Ensure data integrity, compliance and confidentiality
• Be responsible for the overall administration of all compensation and benefits related functions including:
• Administration of Group Insurance Plans and Group Benefits
• Pension administration and payroll processing
• Ensure consistency in application
• Maintain the HCM system
• Build and maintain strong relationships with employees at all levels
• Communicate and deliver various HR programs and initiatives

To do this job, you need to have:

• A university degree in a related field
• Ideally hold a PLP designation from Canadian Payroll Association - National Payroll Institute or be willing to obtain.
• Minimum of two years previous related work experience in a unionized work environment (preferable within a municipal or regional government setting)
• Must be proficient with Microsoft Excel.

This job is a non-unionized job. The salary band for this NU role position is Band 6 ($70,670 to $88,338 annually). The job description and benefits to working at Halifax Water can be viewed on the Halifax Water website (Work for Halifax Water | Halifax Water).

Halifax Water Is An Equal Opportunity Employer. This means:

• Our goal is to be a diverse workplace, that is representative of the community we serve, at all job levels. We believe a diverse workforce positively contributes to our success, and the success of our community.
• We encourage applications from qualified African Nova Scotians, LGBTQ+ community, racially visible persons, women in non-traditional positions, persons with disabilities and Indigenous persons. You are encouraged to self-identify in the cover letter.

Application Deadline is 4:30pm on July 27, 2026.

Thank you for applying for a job with us.

Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

If offered the job:

• You will need to successfully pass a background check.
• You may need to successfully pass other pre-employment testing, which could include a satisfactory drivers abstract.

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A little bit about us

Halifax Water

Halifax Water owns and operates the water distribution, wastewater collection and treatment, and stormwater drainage systems that service the Halifax region. We are committed to continuous improvement with a focus on data-driven decision making and a commitment to long-term sustainability.

At Halifax Water, you can look forward to an engaging, satisfying career that offers a competitive salary, excellent benefits and professional development. We're committed to providing world-class water, wastewater and stormwater services as leading environmental stewards. By joining Halifax Water you can help make a difference.

Halifax Water’s goal is to be a diverse workforce that is representative of the community we serve, at all job levels. Halifax Water believes a diverse workforce positively contributes to its success, and the success of our community. We encourage applications from qualified African Nova Scotians, LGBTQ+ community, racially visible persons, women in non-traditional positions, persons with disabilities and Indigenous persons. Halifax Water encourages applicants to self-identify in the cover letter.

Halifax Water invests in its employees by providing competitive salaries, incentive programs, opportunities for advancement, and an excellent benefits package including:

• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Retirement plans
• Paid holidays, vacation and sick leave
• Long-term disability
• Life insurance
• Employee assistance programs
• Employee wellness program
• Professional development opportunities