Compensation Clerk

Location: Kingston, ON, On-site
Language: English, strong written and verbal communication skills required
Duration: 1-year contract with the possibility of a 1-year extension
Pay Rate: Up to $25/hour
Background Check Requirement: Valid Government of Canada Secret Security Clearance required

About the Opportunity
We are seeking a Compensation Clerk to join a collaborative team within the public sector, helping ensure financial transactions and employee claims are processed accurately and efficiently in support of an important national training organization.

In this role, you'll work alongside managers and staff to deliver reliable administrative and compensation support while maintaining compliance with established financial policies and procedures. If you thrive in a structured environment, enjoy problem-solving, and take pride in accuracy, this is an excellent opportunity to make a meaningful impact.

What's In It for You
• Opportunity to gain valuable experience within the federal public sector
• Exposure to government financial administration processes and systems
• Meaningful work that contributes to operational excellence

Your Responsibilities
• You'll process, verify, and finalize electronic and manual employee claims while ensuring supporting documentation is complete and accurate.
• You'll support travel, relocation, and other financial claim processing using approved systems and established procedures.
• You'll assist with cost comparisons and provide administrative support to financial operations.
• You'll respond to inquiries from managers, staff, and suppliers regarding claims, documentation, and financial procedures.
• You'll coordinate travel-related arrangements, including bookings through approved travel management systems when required.
• You'll maintain accurate financial records while ensuring compliance with information management, security, and privacy requirements.

Skills and Qualifications
• 2+ years of experience providing administrative, compensation, payroll, financial, or client service support.
• Experience processing financial transactions, claims, or payroll documentation with a high degree of accuracy.
• Strong attention to detail and excellent organizational skills.
• Proficiency using Microsoft Office and experience working with electronic financial or claims management systems. Experience with Claims X or AMEX GBT/NEO is considered an asset.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Ability to obtain or currently hold a valid Government of Canada Secret Security Clearance.

Why Partner with Altis
If you’ve never worked with a staffing agency before, we make it easy. We work with top employers across Canada who have great jobs to fill, each vetted and verified by our team. When you apply for a job with Altis, we get to know you as a candidate and learn what your strengths are. Then, if you’re a solid match, we handle all the logistics, advocating for you as a candidate for the role, providing access to coaching and connecting you directly with the hiring manager. And rest assured, all our services are free of cost for candidates.

We appreciate the time and effort all applicants invest in their submissions. Please note that only candidates shortlisted for this role will be contacted directly. However, your profile will remain under consideration for future opportunities that align with your experience and career goals.All qualified applicants will receive fair consideration for employment. We welcome individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities including those who identify as women, members of racialized groups, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, and 2SLGBTQIA+ communities. If you require an accommodation, please review our accessibility policy and reach out to our accessibility officer with any questions. Our human recruiters review all applications and always make the final hiring decision. On occasion, we also use AI-assisted tools to help review applications.