DOC26085 - Payroll and Benefits Officer

Fort McMurray Public School Division; Fort McMurray; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A local educational authority in Fort McMurray is seeking a Senior Payroll and Benefits Officer to ensure accurate payment and communication of benefits to all staff. This role requires maintaining payroll records, preparing payroll, and orienting new staff to benefits programs. Ideal candidates will have a High School Diploma and relevant experience in payroll or human resources.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma plus Accounting or Human Resources Diploma / Certificate.
• Three to five years experience in related field preferred.
• Strong computer skills to work within district applications.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and update personnel and payroll records.
• Prepare payrolls for all staff and submit source deductions.
• Orient new staff to the benefits program.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Proficiency in spoken and written English

Accurate keyboarding

Highly organized

Maintain confidentiality

Education

High School Diploma plus Accounting or Human Resources Diploma / Certificate

Three to five years experience in related field

Job description

POSTING : DOC26085

POSITION : Senior Payroll and Benefits Officer - Band 5 (Permanent)

LOCATION : Fort McMurray Public School Division Office

HOURS : 7.0 per day

START DATE : As soon as possible

SALARY : $30.82 - $32.60 Living Allowance

CLOSING DATE : September 9 2025

Role Summary

Division - Senior Payroll and Benefit Officer - Band 5. Payroll and Benefits Officers will report to the Accounting Supervisor. The officers will ensure timely and accurate payment and communication of benefit coverage of all Division staff in accordance with the Collective Agreements.

Primary Responsibilities

Payroll

• Maintain and update personnel and payroll records in accordance with all federal and provincial laws and regulations.
• Prepare payrolls for all staff and submit source deductions to the Receiver General.
• Prepare reports of Statistics Canada and the Receiver General.
• Prepare Receiver General source deductions and other account reconciliations after each payroll. Process CUPE vacation entitlements and teacher pay-outs.
• Preparation of Records of Employment and T4s as per Federal Legislation.

Benefits

• Orient new staff to the benefits program and ensure appropriate enrollment.
• Respond to staff inquiries regarding benefits.
• Input and update all benefits and deduction records for all active employees.
• Prepare Benefits Payroll for all personnel on leave and for retirees.
• Reconcile month end records or payroll deductions and benefits and remit to governing agencies.
• Provide assistance on Local Authorities Pension Plan health benefits and insurance claims.
• Coordinate the short term sick leave and Worker Compensation Benefits (WCB) coverage with the Long Term Disability Plan.
• Provide information to staff on short term sick leave and LTD applications as required.
• Reconcile taxable benefits accounts applicable to T4s.

Education

• High School Diploma plus Accounting or Human Resources Diploma / Certificate.
• Three to five years experience in related field preferred.
• Other Canadian accredited post-secondary education and / or past experience and training related to the role may be considered when base requirements are not met.

Skills / Abilities

• Excellent communication skills and proficiency in spoken and written English.
• Accurate keyboarding (minimum 50 wpm).
• Highly organized; able to set deadlines, multi-task, problem solve, use time wisely to meet deadlines.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Computer skills to work within district applications and district communication.

Working Conditions

• Work in the fast paced office environment to meet strict deadlines.
• Work collaboratively and cross train regularly with other Payroll / Benefits staff.
• Time sensitive operational requirements.

DISCLAIMER This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature of the work performed within this job. It is not designed to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties responsibilities and qualifications.

Updated January 12 2017 2

Required Experience : Unclear Seniority

Employment Type : Full-Time

Vacancy : 1