26-113 Payroll Coordinator

City of Maple Ridge; Maple Ridge; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Maple Ridge is seeking a Payroll Coordinator to ensure staff are paid accurately and on time. You will prepare municipal payrolls, maintain employee records, and interpret collective agreements, policies, and benefit plans.

You will train timekeeping staff, provide payroll guidance across departments, and ensure compliance with legislation and internal procedures in a deadline-driven environment, delivering clear financial service.

Qualifications

• Completion of Grade 12 with CPA payroll courses.
• Considerable payroll experience, preferably in municipal or public sector.
• Equivalent education and experience may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and administer municipal payrolls.
• Maintain payroll records and employee files.
• Interpret collective agreements, policies, and benefit plans.
• Provide payroll guidance to departments and train timekeeping staff.
• Ensure compliance with legislation and internal procedures.
• Support day-to-day financial operations with accuracy.

Skills

Payroll systems

Wage codes

Collective agreements

Legislation knowledge

Data processing

Double-entry bookkeeping

Payroll rules interpretation

Staff training

Interpersonal skills

Education

Grade 12 + CPA payroll coursework

Municipal/public sector payroll experience

Education/experience equivalence

Job description

POSITION OVERVIEW

Are you a detail-oriented payroll professional with a passion for accuracy and service excellence? Join the City of Maple Ridge as a Payroll Coordinator and play a key role in ensuring our staff are paid accurately and on time. In this pivotal role, you will be responsible for preparing and administering municipal payrolls, maintaining payroll and employee records, and interpreting a wide range of collective agreements, employment policies, and benefit plans. You will work closely with departments across the organization, providing expert guidance on payroll processes, training timekeeping staff, and ensuring compliance with legislation and internal procedures. This role requires a high level of discretion, technical expertise, and a customer service mindset to support our organization’s day-to-day operations. If you\'re someone who thrives in a deadline-driven environment and enjoys supporting others through financial precision and clear communication, we’d love to hear from you!

• Completion of Grade 12 supplemented by payroll administration courses and/or coursework with the Canadian Payroll Association (CPA).


• Considerable related computerized payroll experience, preferably in a municipal or public sector setting.


• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

• Maple Ridge, British Columbia

Payroll Coordinator

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Completion of Grade 12 supplemented by payroll administration courses and/or coursework with the Canadian Payroll Association (CPA).


• Considerable related computerized payroll experience, preferably in a municipal or public sector setting.


• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

LICENCES AND CERTIFICATES

• Payroll Compliance Practitioner (PCP) designation through the Canadian Payroll Association (CPA) is required.

HOURS OF WORK

• 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, 40 hours weekly

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Thorough knowledge of payroll accounting systems, wage classification codes, and payroll best practices.


• Strong understanding of collective agreements, relevant provincial and federal legislation, and employee benefit programs.


• Considerable knowledge of payroll-related data processing procedures.


• Sound knowledge of double-entry bookkeeping and office administration procedures.


• Ability to interpret and apply complex payroll rules, regulations, and agreements accurately.


• Ability to prepare payrolls, reports, and reconciliations under tight deadlines with minimal supervision.


• Proven ability to train and guide staff on timekeeping and payroll processes.


• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively with employees, departments, and external agencies.

EQUITY STATEMENT

At the City of Maple Ridge, we are dedicated to cultivating an inclusive culture that actively values and embraces diversity. We strive to attract and retain a talented, diverse workforce that is broadly reflective of the community we proudly serve. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process by contacting [e-mail].

WHAT WE OFFER YOU

The City of Maple Ridge is a great place to work with competitive compensation packages that include the Municipal Pension Plan, a strong employee wellness program and the opportunity for professional career growth and professional development. If you want to help shape a growing community in a municipality that strives for service excellence, then this is the position for you.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those under consideration will be contacted.