Clerk B, Payroll & Finance

City of Winnipeg; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 1,000 - 3,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading municipal employer as a Clerk B in Payroll and Finance Support. This permanent, full-time position involves supporting the processing of payroll and various financial reports within Winnipeg Transit. Ideal candidates will possess strong attention to detail, customer service skills, and relevant experience in payroll or accounting.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Employer-paid benefits

Dental and vision care

Pension plans

Education and training opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum two years of related work experience in Accounting/Payroll.
• Ability to prepare financial reports and reconcile records.
• Experience with Worker's Compensation legislation is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and process Worker's Compensation Board reports.
• Provide clerical support to the division.
• Manage the Rehab payroll.

Skills

Customer Service

Interpersonal Skills

Attention to Detail

Time Management

Confidentiality

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Enrollment in Payroll Management Certificate program

Tools

PeopleSoft

Excel

Word

Job description

Recruitment Details

Clerk B - Payroll and Finance Support

Department: Winnipeg Transit

Designated Work Location: 421 Osborne Street, Winnipeg

Position Type: Permanent, Full-time

Salary: $1,798.30 to $2,105.55 Bi-weekly as per the Clerk B Classification

Posting No: 125965

Closing Date: June 27, 2025

Providing a wide range of services to over half of all Manitobans, The City of Winnipeg is one of the largest employers in Manitoba. We provide a comprehensive range of benefits and career opportunities to our employees. These include competitive salaries, employer-paid benefits, dental and vision care, pension plans, and maternity/parental leave programs. Additionally, we offer education, training, and staff development opportunities to ensure that our employees are equipped with the necessary skills to advance in their careers.

Our Benefits web page provides detailed information about the benefits we offer, and we encourage you to visit it for further information at City of Winnipeg Benefits . We take pride in fostering a , diverse , safe, and healthy workplace where our employees can thrive and achieve their full potential.

Flexible work arrangements, which may include flexible hours, remote work, or a hybrid of remote work may be available; subject to review and approval. Please note that Employees who are approved to work remotely are responsible for and must demonstrate that they are available to return to their Designated Work Location and/or other work location to attend meetings or attend other tasks that occur in person.

The City is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse skilled workforce that is representative and reflective of the community we serve. Applications are encouraged from equity groups that have been and continue to be underrepresented at the City; Indigenous Peoples, Women, Racialized Peoples, Persons with Disabilities, 2SLGBTQQIA+ Peoples and Newcomers are encouraged to self-declare.

Requests for Reasonable Accommodation will be accepted during the hiring process.

Preference to internal applicants may be applied.

Job Profile

The Payroll and Finance Support Clerk, works under the general supervision of the Senior Payroll Clerk , performing all duties associated with the processing of the department's WCB and Rehab Payrolls, as well as providing clerical support to the division.

As a Payroll & Finance Support Clerk B you will:

• Prepare and process all Worker's Compensation Board reports for Transit employees.
• Prepare and process the Rehab payroll.
• Perform other various activities to support the division.
  
  

Qualifications

Your education and qualifications include:

• High School diploma or equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Enrollment in Payroll Management Certificate program within six (6) months is required.
• A minimum two (2) years of related work experience in an Accounting/Payroll environment.
• Knowledge of fundamental accounting principles and policies and the ability to prepare financial reports, and reconcile accounting records.
• Experience working in Finance and HR module of People Soft. Experience working in IntraOp would be an asset.
• Must have demonstrated working proficiency with intermediate levels of spreadsheet and word processing applications (Word and Excel).
• Ability to accurately perform complex calculations.
• Superior customer service skills.
• Ability to maintain professionalism while working under stressful conditions.
• Excellent interpersonal skills including the ability to maintain good working relationships with co-workers and employees at all levels of the organization, as well as, union representatives, and external contacts in accordance with the Respectful Workplace Administrative Standard.
• Must be able to work efficiently with a minimum of supervision.
• Ability to prioritize and manage workflows effectively, ensuring deadlines are met.
• Must be capable of understanding and following verbal and written instructions and be able to communicate and express ideas clearly and concisely.
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality at all times.
• Experience working with the Amalgamated Transit Union (ATU) collective agreement would be an asset.
• Experience with Worker's Compensation legislation would be an asset.
• IMPORTANT : Applicants who have been educated outside of Canada must have education which is comparable to the minimum qualification in Canada. Applicants submitting foreign credentials require an official academic assessment report issued by a recognized Canadian assessment service https://www.canalliance.org/en/ at application.
  
  

Conditions Of Employment

• The successful applicant must maintain legal eligibility to work in Canada. If the successful applicant possesses a work permit, it is their responsibility to ensure the permit remains valid.
• A Police Information Check (Vulnerable Sector) satisfactory to the employer will be required from the successful candidate, at their expense.
  
  

How To Apply

APPLY ONLINE, including all documentation listed below:

• Current resume (Required).
• Cover letter (preferred)
• Applications submitted without REQUIRED documentation will not be considered.
• Your application documents must clearly indicate how you meet the qualifications of the position.*
  
  

Notes

Online applications can be submitted at http://www.winnipeg.ca/hr/ . For instructions on how to apply and how to attach required documents please refer to our FAQ's or contact 311 .

Hours of Work: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday to Friday, flexibility for occasional evenings and/or weekends as required due to operational requirements required.

Employee Group: CUPE

Position Reports To: Financial Analyst

Only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.