Clerk

SFU group; Burnaby; Hybrid; CAD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

3 weeks’ vacation

Hybrid-work program for eligible roles

Employer paid defined benefit pension

On-campus tuition waiver for employees

Funding for professional development

Job summary

SFU in Burnaby, a leading Canadian research university, seeks a payroll professional to respond to routine inquiries and manage payroll appointments and changes to employment records. You will ensure data accuracy and compliance with university policies while supporting biweekly payroll cycles for thousands of employees.

The role includes handling EI records, Records of Employment, and payroll deductions, with opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• PCP certification required or equivalent.
• 3 years of related payroll experience.
• Equivalent combination of education, certificates and experience acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Respond to routine payroll inquiries in person and by email, providing information on deadlines, appointment status, and changes.
• Process payroll appointments and employment-record changes for designated employee groups.
• Handle EI Records of Employment, Verifications of Employment, and payroll deductions with accuracy and in line with university policies.

Education

Payroll Compliance Practitioner (PCP) certification

Canadian Payroll Association Intermediate Level

High school graduation + 1 year post-secondary or equivalent

Accounting and payroll courses; word processing and spreadsheet basics

Tools

PeopleSoft

Job description

Who We Are

Simon Fraser University is a leading research university, advancing an inclusive and sustainable future. Our purpose – the essence of SFU – is to create and connect knowledge, learning and community for deeper understanding and meaningful impact. We are committed to fostering excellence, innovation, belonging and community in all that we do.

The payroll department is responsible for managing and processing pay for more than 7,000 permanent and temporary university employees on a bi-weekly cycle. The entire payroll operation ensures that employees are paid accurately and on time. Responsibilities include salary and wage calculations; deductions and remittances; regulatory compliance; pay distribution via direct deposit; record keeping and financial reporting. Payroll provides customer support to both employees and SFU’s faculty and departmental administrators.By performing these tasks, the payroll team has a critical role in managing one of the university's largest expenses.

About the Role

Responds to routine e-mail and in-person general inquires related to payroll, responding directly with information regarding procedures covering issues such as deadlines, appointment status, updates, etc. and refers complex or unusual problems to appropriate staff for resolution in a timely manner. Receives and processes payroll appointments and changes to employment records for a designated employee group. Responds in a timely manner to all requests for Employment Insurance (EI)-Records of Employment, Verifications of Employment. Ensures payroll data is accurate and according to University policies, practices and procedures. Processes and reconciles designated employee payroll deductions.
Reviews biweekly payroll error report and processes corrections. Processes Temporary Foreign worker Payroll Appointment Forms to ensure key data fields are captured and verified prior to being added to Payroll.

Full Job Description

Qualifications

High school graduation and one year of post-secondary education or formal program equivalent including Payroll Compliance Practitioner (PCP) certification through the Canadian Payroll Association. 3 years of related experience. An equivalent combination of formal education, certificate/program of study and experience is acceptable.

• Completion of the Canadian Payroll Association Intermediate Level; accounting and payroll courses; word processing and spreadsheet application courses.
• 4 years of related experience preferred.
• Peoplesoft experience.

What We Offer

At SFU, our goal is to ensure our people are valued and supported by promoting a healthy work-life balance, professional growth and development, as well as a safe and respectful workplace. We offer continuing employees who belong in the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE Local 3338):

• 3 weeks’ vacation (prorated for the first year)*
• Hybrid-work program for eligible positions
• Employer paid defined benefitpension plan
• On-campus tuition waiver for employees and their immediate family members*
• Funding for professional development expenses*
• And more! View our benefits brochure

*Prorated for part-time employees

Additional Information

For external candidates, the starting salary is the first step of the salary range.

SFU is an equity employer and strongly encourages applications from all qualified individuals including women, Indigenous Peoples, visible minorities, people of all sexual orientations and gender identities, persons with disabilities, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of the university.

We are committed to facilitating accessibility within our application and interview processes. If you require any assistance or accommodations, please contact [e-mail].