Finance Officer – Payroll / Human Resources

Department: Finance
Employment Type: Two-Year Term
Salary: $66,163 to $71,272 per year
Northern Allowance: $23,000 per year
Hours of Work: Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. — 37.5 hours per week
Union Status: Nunavut Employees Union
Closing Date: August 1, 2026

Position Summary

The Hamlet of Kugluktuk is seeking a motivated, detail-oriented and highly confidential professional to join its Finance Department as the Finance Officer – Payroll / Human Resources.

Reporting to the Director of Finance, this position plays a key role in supporting municipal operations through the administration of payroll, employee benefits and human resources functions.

The Finance Officer – Payroll / HR is responsible for the accurate and timely processing of payroll for municipal employees, administration of employee benefits and pension programs, and support of core human resources activities, including recruitment, onboarding, records management and employee relations.

The successful candidate will ensure compliance with federal and territorial legislation, municipal policies and collective agreement obligations.

Key Responsibilities

• Process bi-weekly payroll for salaried, hourly and casual employees.
• Maintain payroll records, timesheets, leave balances and payroll reconciliations.
• Administer statutory deductions, pension, benefits and other employee deductions.
• Prepare Records of Employment and year-end payroll reporting.
• Coordinate employee benefit and pension enrolments, changes and terminations.
• Maintain employee personnel files and human resources records.
• Support recruitment, onboarding and employee orientation activities.
• Prepare employment contracts, letters of offer and other human resources documentation.
• Track employee certifications, performance reviews and probationary periods.
• Respond to employee inquiries regarding payroll, benefits and human resources matters.
• Assist with payroll-related budgeting, reporting, audits and compliance requirements.

Qualifications

• Completion of secondary school or an equivalent qualification.
• Post-secondary education in accounting, finance, human resources, business administration or a related field.
• A minimum of two to three years of payroll and/or human resources administration experience.
• Experience in a municipal, government or public-sector environment is considered an asset.
• Payroll Compliance Professional designation is considered an asset.
• CPHR or another recognized human resources certification is considered an asset.
• Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered.

Security Requirement

This position is designated as a Position of Trust and requires a satisfactory Criminal Record Check as a condition of employment.

What We Offer

• A comprehensive benefits package as defined in the current Collective Agreement.
• Pension participation.
• An opportunity to contribute to a growing and vibrant northern community.
• Professional development opportunities.
• For a successful candidate who currently lives outside Kugluktuk, a furnished one-bedroom apartment offered at a subsidized rate.
• For a successful candidate who currently lives outside Kugluktuk, relocation and removal assistance as defined in the current Collective Agreement.

How to Apply

Applicants must submit:

• A cover letter.
• A current résumé.
• Contact information for three professional references.

Applications may be submitted by email to hr@kugluktuk.ca or delivered in person to Hamlet Reception.

Closing Date: August 1, 2026

Preference will be given to qualified Nunavut Inuit applicants in accordance with applicable legislation and policies.

We thank all applicants for their interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Finance Officer - Payroll - Job Description Jul 2025.pdf

Contact Information

Hamlet of Kugluktuk
P.O. Box 271
Kugluktuk, NU X0B 0E0
Phone: 867-982-6500
Email: hr@kugluktuk.ca