Payroll & Benefits Technician (Technical & Resource Support D)

Vancouver School Board; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Payroll & Benefits Technician to join their dynamic team. This temporary role involves processing payroll, managing benefits, and ensuring compliance with regulations. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in payroll and accounting, with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment. You will play a key role in supporting staff and ensuring accurate payroll operations. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to a diverse and inclusive organization that prioritizes the well-being of its employees and students. If you are detail-oriented and passionate about payroll management, we encourage you to apply.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of payroll and accounting experience required.
• Must hold a valid Payroll Compliance Practitioner designation.
• Strong knowledge of federal and provincial payroll laws.

Responsibilities

• Process payroll and benefit deductions for assigned employee group.
• Investigate and resolve payroll and benefit issues.
• Supervise and train lower pay band staff.

Skills

Payroll Compliance

Accounting

Problem Solving

Communication Skills

Excel

Education

Grade 12 Completion

Payroll Compliance Practitioner

Tools

Excel

Payroll Software

Job description

THE ORGANIZATION: VANCOUVER SCHOOL BOARD (SCHOOL DISTRICT 39)

With deep gratitude and respect, we are honoured to be learning and unlearning on the ancestral and unceded lands of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwxwú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish Nation) and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh Nation).

At the VSB, we are proud to provide exceptional learning experiences for students. As a large, urban school district, the VSB is one of Canada’s most diverse school systems and equity and inclusivity are at the forefront of our approach to education.

Throughout the District, more than 7,700 staff work to create learning environments where every student thrives by prioritizing students’ needs, applying evidence-informed practices, and building relationships. The VSB’s culture reflects the diversity of our city. Students enrolled in VSB come from varied backgrounds and lived experiences and are encouraged to explore and share their unique selves and gifts. Our commitment to students goes beyond academics with students’ overall well-being and sense of belonging being equally important. As an organization, we strive to build a school system where every student can be their authentic self and succeed throughout their learning journey. In doing this work, we champion equity and accountability by making evidence-based decisions. As a learning organization, humility is our guidepost as we work to continually improve student outcomes in service to them, their families, and the broader community. For more information about our school district, visithttps://www.vsb.bc.ca/.

THE OPPORTUNITY: PAYROLL & BENEFITS TECHNICIAN (TECHNICAL & RESOURCE SUPPORT D)

**TEMPORARY POSITION**
Temporary contract available until 05 Aug 2025 with potential extensions

In this position, you will:

• Be responsible for the timely completion of payroll and benefit deduction processing for an assigned employee group
• Perform complex calculations for a variety of situations such as new hires, leaves, position changes, and terminations
• Recognize potential payroll and benefit problems; investigate, resolve and report on problems as required
• Identify, investigate, resolve and report on payroll, benefits or pension deduction problems
• Supervise work performed by staff in lower pay bands including providing training and ensuring their work is completed accurately and on time
• Provide information to employees regarding their payroll and balance records as well as information to departmental officers and staff members on methods used in computing pay and answers enquiries from outside sources
• Monitor and reconcile payroll benefit enrolments and reporting against payroll and billing, initiate corrective action when needed and/or make appropriate recommendations to management, timely submission plan enrolment and adjusting entries
• Prepare workbooks, templates, letters and forms required for validating and coordinates the schedule in adherence to the payroll calendar deadlines
• Process and enroll employees in benefit and pension group plans
• Reconcile significant volumes of data requiring complex formulas, VLOOKUP and pivot tables to validate accuracy and completeness of the benefit calculations and deductions compared to vendor invoices.
• Write queries and create ad-hoc reporting and extract data from the data base
• Provide technical and resource support to the Division
• Perform other work within the job band as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

• Completion of grade 12 and must currently hold a valid Payroll Compliance Practitioner designation from The Canadian Payroll Association
• Minimum of five years’ experience in Payroll and accounting
• Working knowledge of federal and provincial laws, Board regulations and union agreements that are applicable to wage and salary administration, benefits and entitlements
• Strong knowledge of Payroll legislation, Canada Revenue Agency Benefits and Pension
• Must be able to work independently with little direction, exercise a high level of initiative, problem solve complex issues and demonstrate strong communication skills
• Candidate must be able to thrive in a fast-paced and deadline driven working environment
• Must be able to pass the following assessments: Excel (75+%), Accounting and Payroll
• Must have or be willing to obtain supervisory skills training.

COMPENSATION

The salary for this position is $40.98/hour (7 hours/day) plus20% in lieu of benefits (14% if contributing to MPP)

This position is 100% in-person/in-office at the VSB Education Centre (1580 West Broadway)

TO APPLY

1. Create a profile onMake a Future
2. Click "Apply Now" under ECE, EA and Support Staff positions
3. Upload all supporting documents.Your application must include a cover letter, resume and your last 3 direct supervisors/managers as references.
4. Answer the job posting questions
5. Once your application has been submitted you will receive a confirmation email.

This posting is ongoing until filled. Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible. Please note, only candidates shortlisted for an interview will be contacted.

Additional Information for Applicants:

As a public body, the personal information provided in this application is collected and used by the Vancouver School Board (“VSB”) in accordance with section 26(c) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (“FIPPA”), RSBC 1996, c.165, as amended. This information will be used by VSB staff for the purpose of evaluating your qualifications, experience, and suitability for this position. It may also be used to verify the information provided, conduct reference checks, and/or contact you about next steps in the job competition. Pursuant to section 30 of FIPPA, the VSB takes reasonable security measures to protect the personal information within its custody and control, including what has been provided in this application. Should you have any questions about the collection and use of your personal information, please [e-mail].

The VSB has been given approval from the Human Rights Tribunal for a Special Program under s. 42(3) of the Human Rights Code. Under this special program, the VSB seeks to preferentially hire Aboriginal persons to a variety of teaching positions. Therefore, each applicant may wish to provide, on a voluntary basis, information whether they self-identify as an Aboriginal person.