Payroll Associate II

District of West Vancouver; West Vancouver; On-site; CAD 72,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a vibrant community as a Payroll Associate II in a temporary full-time role. This position offers a unique opportunity to ensure accurate payroll processing while working in a supportive environment dedicated to public service. You will collaborate with a highly qualified team, managing payroll operations, benefits administration, and various reports. With a commitment to inclusivity and community well-being, this role is perfect for those passionate about making a difference. Enjoy excellent benefits, a flexible workweek, and the chance to contribute to a thriving workplace.

Benefits

Optional Compressed Workweek

Excellent Benefit Plans

Pension Plans

Employee Wellness Resources

Mental Health Support

On-Site Fitness

Qualifications

• Considerable working knowledge of payroll preparation and processing.
• Ability to prepare various statements and reports.

Responsibilities

• Ensure payroll processes comply with agreements and regulations.
• Maintain payroll records and prepare reports.

Skills

Payroll Processing

Excel Skills

Time Management

General Ledger Reconciliation

Benefits Administration

Public Sector Experience

Education

Post-Secondary Training in Payroll Administration

Computer Technology Training

Tools

Payroll Software

Microsoft Excel

Job description

PAYROLL ASSOCIATE II

(Temporary, Full-Time – Approximately 18 Months)

Located on the traditional, ancestral, and unceded lands of the Musqueam, Squamish, and Tsleil-Waututh Nations, West Vancouver is a vibrant community on the North Shore and home to parks, beaches, and to sports, recreation, and arts amenities. Our dedicated staff deliver services, operate facilities, and run the programs that enhance the well-being of our community. We are seeking employees with a passion for public service who share our commitment to creating a complete, inclusive, and livable community.

The West Vancouver Human Resources & Payroll Division is currently seeking a temporary, full-time Payroll Associate II to join our highly qualified team for approximately 18 months. Reporting to the Manager, Payroll, the successful candidate will be responsible for:

• Ensuring payroll and all related processes are accurately processed in compliance with the relevant Collective Agreements, rules, policies, requirements and statutory regulations;
• Maintaining relevant records of payroll processing and preparing a variety of reports and statements, including Records of Employment (ROEs);
• Ability to prioritize, manage time and multitask within the confines of multiple deadlines;
• Reconciliation of general ledgers;
• Benefits administration, including enrolment, termination, payment processing, employee inquiries; and,
• Participating in other duties and special projects as assigned.

The preferred candidate will possess:

• Considerable working knowledge of the preparation, calculation, and processing of payrolls, including benefits and entitlements;
• The ability to prepare a variety of statements, statistics and reports;
• Knowledge of relevant computer systems, methods, and procedures;
• The ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships;
• Annual T4 issuance experience and knowledge;
• Strong Excel skills; and,
• Experience in a public sector unionized work environment.

The successful candidate will also have:

• post-secondary training in payroll administration and computer technology, and
• considerable related experience in computerized payroll processing or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

The District offers an optional compressed workweek and excellent benefit and pension plans. Along with these benefits, you will have access to employee wellness resources, including mental health support and on-site fitness.

The successful candidate is required to supply a Police Information Check and a copy of their credentials.

Position Status:
Exempt – Temporary, Full-Time

Hours of Work:
35 hours per week (hours and days of work may vary)

Rate of Pay:
$72,800.00 - $82,100.00 per year (2024 rates)

Closing Date:
11.59 p.m. on Sunday, May 25, 2025.

To Apply:
Please visit the District of West Vancouver’s Career Centre at westvancouver.ca/careers to apply for this position.

We want to thank all applicants, however only those chosen for an interview will be contacted.

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