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Posted July 09, 2026
Yukon First Nation Education Directorate

Payroll & Benefits Specialist

Whitehorse, YT Full Time
Compensation: $75,582 to $89,900 Annually
paid leave, benefit & RRSP share program and more

Duration
Permanent
Job Level
N/A
Intended job posting audience
Anyone who can legally work in Canada can apply for this job. If you are not currently authorized to work in Canada, the employer will not consider your job application.

YFNED is seeking an experienced Payroll & Benefits Specialist to join our dynamic, forward-thinking finance team. The successful candidate will be passionate about payroll, committed to accuracy, and dedicated to delivering exceptional service.

The position oversees end-to-end payroll processing, employee benefits administration, statutory deductions and remittances, ensuring compliance with applicable legislation, policies, and reporting requirements. You are detail-oriented and demonstrate a commitment to confidentiality. Other responsibilities include preparing mandatory employment reports, and contributing to general accounting functions, including our annual audit.

The ideal candidate has five or more years of payroll and benefits experience, strong knowledge of payroll legislation, and experience with employee information systems. If you're looking for a meaningful career where your expertise contributes to a growing organization making a difference across the Yukon for Indigenous children and youth, we encourage you to apply.

Position requirements include a pre-employment criminal records check with vulnerable sector clearance. A valid Class 5 driver’s license and personal transportation are desirable. A payroll designation and experience with UKG are considered assets.

Please visit our website for more information including how to apply

Additional Application Instructions

Note, those applications submitted to YFNED via the YuWin portal will not be accepted. Prospective candidates must submit their resume and cover letter to this email address [email protected] from their email account.

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