Payroll Coordinator

City of Maple Ridge; Maple Ridge; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Join the City of Maple Ridge as a Payroll Coordinator, where you will ensure staff are paid accurately and on time while maintaining payroll records and navigating collective agreements. This temporary part-time role requires detail-oriented professionals with a customer service mindset, capable of thriving in a deadline-driven environment.

Benefits

14% in lieu of Vacation and Stat Holidays

Qualifications

• Completion of Grade 12 supplemented by payroll administration courses.
• Considerable related computerized payroll experience.
• PCP designation through the Canadian Payroll Association required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and administer municipal payrolls.
• Maintain payroll and employee records.
• Ensure compliance with legislation and internal procedures.

Skills

Payroll accounting systems

Collective agreements

Double-entry bookkeeping

Interpersonal communication

Education

Grade 12

Payroll Compliance Practitioner (PCP)

Job description

City of Maple Ridge

Payroll Coordinator

COMPETITION: #25-114
STATUS: Temporary Part-Time (Exempt)
DEPARTMENT: Finance
SALARY: $41.82 - $49.78 hourly
CLOSING: July 13,2025

We strive for excellence as we deliver vital municipal services with innovation, accountability and efficiency to meet the needs of the community now and into the future. Be part of our story. Come grow with us!

POSITION OVERVIEW:
Are you a detail-oriented payroll professional with a passion for accuracy and service excellence? Join the City of Maple Ridge as a Payroll Coordinator and play a key role in ensuring our staff are paid accurately and on time.

In this pivotal role, you will be responsible for preparing and administering municipal payrolls, maintaining payroll and employee records, and interpreting a wide range of collective agreements, employment policies, and benefit plans. You will work closely with departments across the organization, providing expert guidance on payroll processes, training timekeeping staff, and ensuring compliance with legislation and internal procedures. This role requires a high level of discretion, technical expertise, and a customer service mindset to support our organization’s day-to-day operations.

If you're someone who thrives in a deadline-driven environment and enjoys supporting others through financial precision and clear communication, we’d love to hear from you!

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Completion of Grade 12 supplemented by payroll administration courses and/or coursework with the Canadian Payroll Association (CPA).
• Considerable related computerized payroll experience, preferably in a municipal or public sector setting.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

LICENCES AND CERTIFICATES

• Payroll Compliance Practitioner (PCP) designation through the Canadian Payroll Association (CPA) is required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Thorough knowledge of payroll accounting systems, wage classification codes, and payroll best practices.
• Strong understanding of collective agreements, relevant provincial and federal legislation, and employee benefit programs.
• Considerable knowledge of payroll-related data processing procedures.
• Sound knowledge of double-entry bookkeeping and office administration procedures.
• Ability to interpret and apply complex payroll rules, regulations, and agreements accurately.
• Ability to prepare payrolls, reports, and reconciliations under tight deadlines with minimal supervision.
• Proven ability to train and guide staff on timekeeping and payroll processes.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively with employees, departments, and external agencies.

HOURS OF WORK

• 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, 40 hours bi-weekly (Approximately 2 days per week or additional as required).

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• This is a temporary part-time auxiliary position with an anticipated duration of approximately twenty-four (24) months. The term may be shortened or extended depending on operational needs.
• Auxiliary position receives: 14% in lieu of: Vacation, Stat Holidays, Welfare benefits.

EQUITY STATEMENT
At the City of Maple Ridge, we are dedicated to cultivating an inclusive culture that actively values and embraces diversity. We strive to attract and retain a talented, diverse workforce that is broadly reflective of the community we proudly serve. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process by [e-mail].

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those under consideration will be contacted.

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