Benefits Administrator - Jobs in Gibraltar, BC

Job Description

Company Background and CultureTaseko Mines is a dynamic international mining company, headquartered in Vancouver. Our strategy is to grow our company through developing our pipeline of high-quality advanced stage projects.Taseko owns (75%) and operates the state-of-the-art Gibraltar Mine in central British Columbia. Gibraltar is the second largest open pit copper mine in Canada and has a 700 person workforce. Gibraltar has a long mine life and produces an average of 140 million pounds of copper and 2.5 million pounds of molybdenum per year.The company has recently completed construction of a US$25 million demonstration plant at its Florence Copper Project in Arizona. Florence Copper is a unique in-situ copper recovery project which, when in production, will significantly increase Taseko’s copper production. Engineering, design and permitting activities are underway in preparation for the 25-year commercial production phase of the project.With the recent acquisition of Yellowhead Mining, Taseko has added a large, long-life copper project to its development portfolio. The deposit, located 150km north of Kamloops, BC, is similar to the Gibraltar Mine deposit and the company is preparing to take the steps necessary to advance the technical and permitting work required to move the project towards production.In addition to the activities underway at Florence Copper and Yellowhead, Taseko continues engineering, permitting and environmental assessment related activities at its Aley niobium project in north central BC. For more information on Taseko visit our website at https://www.tasekomines.com.Key ResponsibilitiesEnsure accurate handling and processing of employee benefits enrolments, MSP, terminations, changes, etc. for all employees.Provide benefits support and information to employees on all aspects of the benefits program.Respond to team member inquiries relating to the benefits program, guidelines and policies including liaising between insurance carriers and plan participants (employees).Ensure benefits are administered in accordance with plan documents, company policies and legislative requirements.Administering benefits to new employees of the company during new hire weeks.Provide employees with return-to-work packages, such as Short-Term and Long-Term disability applications, and assist the Human Resources Senior Coordinator with the process.Maintain files and recordkeeping for employee benefits and disability program.Staff RRSP Plan Administration.Compile statistical reports related to the benefits program.Other duties as required.Professional Experience / QualificationsMinimum of 2+ years of in a benefits administration position.Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word & Outlook).Must be a team player willing to take on additional tasks when required.Experience working in a unionized environment is a definite asset.Possess and maintain a valid driver’s license.EducationAdministrative Assistant Certificate or equivalent.CompensationAt Taseko, we pride ourselves in offering a challenging and rewarding work environment. Our employees have the opportunity for career and professional growth through development, education, and succession plan programs.In addition, our compensation benefit package includes competitive salaries and vacation packages, Health and Insurance benefit program, and Retirement Savings Plan.If you are qualified for the position posted and are interested in being part of reshaping the future of Taseko Mines Limited, please contact us either through our website at https://www.tasekomines.com