Payroll Clerk

District of North Vancouver; North Vancouver; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The District of North Vancouver seeks a regular full-time Payroll Clerk to perform moderately complex clerical work related to municipal payrolls. This role is vital in ensuring accurate payroll processing and compliance with regulations, while contributing to an inclusive workplace culture. Join a respected employer dedicated to civic service and community impact.

Qualifications

• Experience with payroll preparation methods and principles.
• Ability to process payroll deductions and maintain accurate records.
• Ability to meet deadlines accurately and maintain confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Prepare payroll for payment and verify documentation.
• Record and process payroll deductions; maintain files.
• Handle inquiries regarding payroll matters and support Payroll Supervisor.

Skills

Knowledge of payroll preparation methods

Ability to prepare statistical reports

Understanding of payroll calculations

Effective communication skills

Education

Completion of Grade 12 with related courses

Payroll Compliance Practitioner (PCP) designation (asset)

Tools

JD Edwards

SAP

Excel

Word

Outlook

Job description

Home to vast parkland and attractions including Grouse Mountain, Lynn Canyon and Capilano Suspension Bridge, the District of North Vancouver is inspired by nature, and enriched by people. Designated one of BC’s Top Employers for six years, the District offers exciting professional development opportunities and a competitive total compensation package including a nine-day fortnight. This is an exciting time to join the District, as we embark on a range of initiatives to transform digital service delivery, customer experience, and our approach to climate action. Known for being a flexible, family-friendly employer with an inclusive workplace culture, the District of North Vancouver is an exceptional place to work. If you are civic-minded and interested in making an impact on people and businesses on the beautiful North Shore, consider working for the District of North Vancouver.

Position Overview

Our Finance Division is looking for a regular full-time Payroll Clerk to join the team. This role involves moderately complex clerical work in the preparation, calculation, and completion of municipal payrolls. Responsibilities include preparing payroll for payment, verifying documentation, recording and processing payroll deductions and remittances, maintaining files and records such as Worker’s Compensation claims, Record of Employment forms, routine reports, and assisting in preparing T4s at year-end. The Payroll Clerk will also handle employee and municipal official inquiries regarding payroll matters and support the Payroll Supervisor as needed.

Qualifications

• Considerable knowledge of payroll preparation methods, practices, and principles, with the ability to interpret applicable laws, rules, regulations, legislation, and collective agreements.
• Ability to prepare statistical reports, verify accounts, input data, and meet payroll deadlines accurately and timely.
• Understanding of payroll calculations, record control, and reconciliation, including year-end adjustments.
• Effective communication skills and the ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.
• Completion of Grade 12, supplemented by related courses, with payroll experience or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Payroll Compliance Practitioner (PCP) designation or working towards it is an asset.
• Experience with computer-based payroll systems such as JD Edwards or SAP, and proficiency in Excel, Word, and Outlook is preferred.

Additional Details

Salary: The pay range for this unionized position is to per hour (2024 rates).
Hours of Work: 35-hour work week, with a compressed work schedule available.

Application Process

The District of North Vancouver is committed to diversity, inclusion, and accessibility. If you are passionate about serving the community and meet the qualifications, please apply online. This posting will remain open until filled. If accommodations are needed during the recruitment process, please inform us when contacted.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview. Thank you for your interest.

Our Values

We respectfully acknowledge the Coast Salish peoples, specifically the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh), on whose ancestral lands the District is located.