Junior Payroll Clerk

Namgis Business Development Corp; Alert Bay; On-site; CAD 38,338 - 44,730; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation/housing support

Group health benefits

Pension plan

Job summary

Namgis Business Development Corp is seeking a Junior Payroll Clerk to support payroll and benefits administration for Nam̱gis First Nation employees and affiliates. Reporting to the Comptroller, you will help process biweekly payroll, maintain records, and ensure statutory reporting compliance.

This role emphasizes accuracy, collaboration within a finance team, and growth in payroll and financial operations within a respected Indigenous community.

Qualifications

• Experience in payroll processing and benefits administration.
• Familiarity with biweekly payroll cycles and statutory reporting.
• Knowledge of payroll taxes, CPP/EI, and WorkSafeBC regulations.
• Ability to maintain records and ensure internal controls.

Responsibilities

• Process biweekly payroll and ensure timely submissions.
• Maintain payroll records and prepare government submissions.
• Assist with benefits onboarding and pension/extended health plans.
• Prepare Records of Employment as required.
• Perform monthly payroll-related GL reconciliations.
• Support WorkSafeBC reporting and related forms.

Skills

Payroll processing

Benefits administration

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in business administration/finance

Payroll/HR certificate or diploma

Tools

Adagio

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

Salary: Level 13, $27.83 per hour to $32.47 per hour, commensurate with experience
Reports to: Comptroller

About the role

The Junior Payroll Clerk supports the accurate, timely, and compliant administration of payroll and benefits for all ‘Nam̱gis First Nation employees and affiliated entities. Reporting to the Comptroller, this role works closely with the Payroll Clerk to process biweekly payroll, maintain payroll records, and ensure statutory reporting requirements are met. The position also assists with benefits onboarding, pension and extended health plan administration, and the preparation of required submissions to government agencies and WorkSafeBC.

This role is wellsuited for someone who is detailoriented, organized, and eager to grow their technical skills in payroll and financial administration. The Junior Payroll Clerk contributes directly to strong internal controls, reliable financial reporting, and the delivery of responsive payroll services to staff across the Nation. As part of a collaborative finance team, the successful candidate will demonstrate integrity, professionalism, and a commitment to supporting transparent and accountable operations.

Key responsibilities

• Process bi-weekly payroll.
• Ensures compliance with statutory reporting and payment requirements (taxes, EI, CPP, WCB, ISC, etc.).
• Prepares Records of Employment as required.
• Prepares monthly reconciliation of payroll-related general ledger account codes.
• Orients new hires on benefits and ensures required forms are signed and submitted.
• Informs personnel of benefit updates or changes.
• Responsible for record keeping and reporting of staff pension and extended benefit plans.
• Handles workplace injury reports and files necessary forms with WorkSafe BC.
• Prepares and remits all requirements to WorkSafe BC.
• Disburses petty cash payments within policy. Manages submission of annual Pension return, WCB, EHR, and other payroll compliance reporting.
• Staff claim processing and related documentation.

Skills and Experience

• Foundational experience in payroll or accounting, with exposure to biweekly payroll processing, benefits administration, accounts payable/receivable, or general ledger reconciliation.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively within a collaborative finance team, supporting shared deadlines, monthly reporting cycles, and crossfunctional priorities.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy, with the ability to maintain organized records, reconcile accounts, and uphold internal controls across payroll and financial processes.
• An understanding of statutory payroll requirements, including EI, CPP, taxes, WorkSafeBC, and other government reporting obligations.
• Ability to prepare and maintain benefits, pension, and extended health plan documentation, including onboarding forms, updates, and annual submissions.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work respectfully with staff, vendors, community members, and external agencies.
• Excellent organizational and timemanagement skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks, meet biweekly payroll deadlines, and support monthly reconciliation schedules.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Word, including spreadsheets, data entry, and basic analysis; comfort learning new systems such as Adagio or payroll/benefits platforms.
• Demonstrated integrity, confidentiality, and sound judgment in handling sensitive payroll and personnel information.
• Ability to workindependently and with minimal supervision, showing initiative, reliability, and a willingness to learn and grow in payroll and accounting functions.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Accounting, Finance, or a related field (completed or in progress).
• Payroll, HR, or accountingrelated certificate or diploma (e.g., PCP, payroll administration, bookkeeping) considered an asset.
• Additional training in financial software, payroll systems, or benefits administration is an advantage.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development in payroll, accounting, and financial operations.

What We Offer:

• Relocation and/or housing support may be provided.
• Group Health Benefits and Pension Plan.
• The opportunity to make a direct, lasting impact on the health and sustainability of a vibrant Indigenous community.

How to apply

Please submit the following:

• your resume;

Applications may be submitted by email to [e-mail] or delivered to the Administration Office at 49 Atli Street P.O. Box 210 Alert Bay, BC V0N 1A0.

We thank all applicants for their interest; only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.