Payroll Clerk

Vancouver Island Health Authority; Victoria; On-site; CAD 43,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Vancouver Island Health Authority (GRH – Victoria, BC) is seeking a Payroll Clerk/Coordinator to analyze time-entry rejections, adjust earnings, and ensure accurate payroll processing. The role emphasizes data integrity, timely reimbursements, and compliance with applicable standards.

The candidate will report to the Payroll Coordinator and work with a team to maintain accurate records, handle payments, and support overall payroll operations in a healthcare setting.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 education completed.
• Payroll Compliance Practitioner certification or equivalent.
• Two years of recent related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

Responsibilities

• Analyze records rejected from time entry systems, correct errors, and notify timekeepers of changes.
• Perform payroll accounting duties including time/earnings adjustments, manual payments, and deductions.
• Process local travel reimbursements, EI records of employment, and WorkSafe BC net pay calculations.
• Use a PC and software programs at an intermediate level to complete payroll tasks.

Skills

Payroll systems

Time management

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Grade 12

Payroll Compliance Practitioner (CPA)

Tools

Payroll software

Timekeeping systems

Job description

Gorge Road Hospital (GRH) - Victoria, BC V9A 1L2 CA (Primary)

Work Area (FBA Only)

Multi-Site

No

Travel Requirement

Shift Start Time/End Time

08:00/16:00

Days Off

Vacancy Type

Regular FT

Salary Range (Hourly Rate)

$31.64 - $31.64

Paid FTE

1.00

Worked BI-WEEKLY HOURS

75

Planned Start Date

Approximate End Date (For Temporary Assignments ONLY)

Pending Return of Incumbent

No

CRC required? (employee will be working with or have access to children or vulnerable adults and requires a Criminal Record Check)

No

Job Description

In accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of the Vancouver Island Health Authority (Island Health) patient and staff safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone; as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.

Reports to the Payroll Coordinator. Analyzes records rejected from the time entry system interface, correcting known errors, identifying and correcting new errors and notifying timekeepers of changes to input or processes. Performs payroll accounting duties in the accumulating, recording, and processing of data for payroll such as time and/or earning adjustments (for current or prior periods), manual payments, accrual bank payouts or adjustments, local travel reimbursement, cancelled payments, WorkSafe BC net pay calculations and EI Records of Employment according to established standards, policies, and procedures. This position is required to use a personal computer and a variety of software programs at an intermediate level.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education, Training And Experience

Grade 12. Completed Canadian Payroll Association certification for Payroll Compliance Practitioner, plus two years recent related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

Skills And Abilities

• Working knowledge of computerized payroll systems
• Ability to organize work.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to deal with others effectively.
• Ability to operate related equipment.
• Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.