Payroll Administrator - Saskatoon

Gabriel Dumont Institute; Saskatoon; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The Gabriel Dumont Institute invites applications for a full-time Payroll Administrator role in Saskatoon. This position includes managing payroll functions such as processing payroll, calculating remittances, and ensuring confidentiality. Ideal candidates will have a degree in business or equivalent experience, and familiarity with the Métis community is a plus.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Benefits package

Qualifications

• 1 - 3 years direct payroll experience.
• Good working knowledge of the Métis community is an asset.
• PCP certification is considered an asset.

Responsibilities

• Process employee payroll on a semi-monthly pay schedule.
• Calculate payroll, employee setup, and handle ROEs.
• Reconcile payroll contributions monthly and quarterly.

Skills

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Multi-tasking

Strong computer skills

Education

Degree in Business

Business Certificate or Diploma

Tools

Computerized accounting/payroll systems

Job description

The Gabriel Dumont Institute of Native Studies and Applied Research invites applications for the following full-time position:

Payroll Administrator

Responsibilities: Reporting to the Payroll Coordinator, the Payroll Administrator will be responsible for a variety of payroll functions. This position will assist with processing employee payroll on a semi-monthly pay schedule, including calculating payroll, employee set up, completing ROE’s, producing Receiver General reports, and calculating payroll remittances to Revenue Canada; processing of board and/or committee travel claims on an as required basis; preparation of monthly remittances to the company’s benefits plan, pension plan, and union dues. This position will be responsible for the reconciliation of all payroll related contributions on a monthly/quarterly basis, ensuring deadlines are met while always maintaining the strictest of confidentiality & discretion; monitoring of the payroll email address as well as communicating and relaying information to employees and supervisors as required; and other duties as assigned.

Qualifications: The ideal candidate will have a degree in a Business related field with 1 – 3 years’ direct payroll experience, a Business Certificate or Diploma with equivalent experience will also be considered; previous experience in the use of computerized accounting/payroll systems is a necessity; the ability to multi-task, solve problems, prioritize and meet deadlines, work independently and as a member of a team; and will possess strong organizational and computer skills. A good working knowledge of the Métis community and PCP certification are considered assets.

Remuneration: A competitive salary and benefits package
Term: July 2025 – July 2026 subject to renewal
Location: Saskatoon, SK
Deadline for receipt of applications: June 15, 2025
Please quote competition code when submitting resume and cover letter to:

Robbie Walliser
917 – 22nd Street West
Saskatoon, SK S7M OR9
Telephone: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]

The Gabriel Dumont Institute has the Saskatchewan Human Rights Commission permission to hire affirmatively.
Please indicate in your cover letter if you are Métis.
Only those short listed will be contacted.

GDI is a Saskatchewan-based educational, employment and cultural institute serving Métis across the province