Payroll Specialist

Air Canada Vacations; Montreal (administrative region); Hybrid; CAD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel privileges

Hybrid work model

Benefits program

Training & development

Job summary

Air Canada Vacations in Montreal is seeking a Payroll Specialist to manage the full bi-weekly payroll for hourly and salaried staff across Canada. You will audit cycles, handle year-end tasks, and ensure compliance with Canadian payroll laws while supporting auditors and internal teams.

The role requires bilingual capabilities (French and English), strong attention to detail, and experience with Dayforce/Ceridian. This is a permanent, full-time position with a hybrid work model based in Montreal.

Qualifications

• Bilingual (French and English) required.
• Minimum of 5 years of similar payroll experience.
• Well versed in Canadian payroll legislation.
• Payroll designations (PCP/CPM) are an asset.
• Experience with payroll providers such as Dayforce/Ceridian.
• Strong Excel and reporting skills, attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, administer and process bi-weekly payroll for hourly and salaried staff.
• Audit, reconcile, and submit payroll filings and payments on time.
• Manage year-end payroll, tax forms, and government summaries.
• Produce payroll, benefits, pension, and third-party reports.
• Provide payroll guidance and respond to inquiries; assist auditors.
• Support payroll policy development and process improvements.

Skills

Bilingual (French & English)

5+ years payroll experience

Canadian payroll legislation

Dayforce/Ceridian experience

Microsoft Office & reporting

Attention to detail

Communication & collaboration

Ability to work under pressure

Tools

Dayforce/Ceridian

Microsoft Excel/Reports

Job description

Who We Are

At Air Canada Vacations, we’re in the business of making dreams travel. That’s why we offer vacation packages, tours, cruises and more tailored to everyone’s individual needs. We like to say we have a vacation for every traveller because we do!

Who We Are

At Air Canada Vacations, we’re in the business of making dreams travel. That’s why we offer vacation packages, tours, cruises and more tailored to everyone’s individual needs. We like to say we have a vacation for every traveller because we do!

Job Title : Payroll Specialist

Department : Human Resources

Location : Montreal

Reporting Manager : Payroll Manager

Air Canada Vacations is looking for talented people to join our exciting and continually growing team. We are looking for innovative and dedicated professionals who have a passion for travel and the desire to bring Air Canada Vacations to the next level. We look forward to having you on board!

What You'll Be Doing

• Responsible for timely and accurate preparation, administration and processing of both hourly and salaried bi-weekly payroll
• Oversee the audit and control activities for each payroll cycle including reconciliations and timely submission of all payroll-related statutory filings and payments.
• Able to complete a full year payroll cycle, year-end, tax forms and government summaries
• Reconcile all remittances and PIER deficiencies
• Produce payroll, benefits, pension and other third-party reporting and payment requests
• Provide payroll reporting as needed, such GL, WCB, etc
• Ensure compliance with provincial laws and regulations
• Provide guidance and information on payroll matters
• Provide assistance to external auditors during interim and annual audits of corporate payroll records
• Assists in the review, development and documentation of payroll policies, procedures and controls;
• Support continuous improvement initiatives, implementing changes to processes and system enhancements.
• Respond to employee payroll enquiries and Service Canada
• Maintaining confidential information by adhering to legal and ethical standards
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

What You Bring To The Team

• Bilingual (French and English)
• Minimum of 5 years of similar work experience
• Well versed in Canadian payroll legislation
• Payroll designations such as Certified Payroll Compliance Practitioner (PCP) or Certified Payroll Manager (CPM) certifications an asset.
• Experience using payroll service providers, such as Dayforce/Ceridian
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and custom reports
• Strong attention to detail with high level of accuracy
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to take proactive initiative in troubleshooting and improving payroll processes
• Ability to work under pressure and tight deadlines, multi-tasking priorities
• Ability to develop productive relationships, willingness to collaborate and support others to complete payroll tasks and requests

WHY WORK WITH US?

• Our team loves to travel, and we have one of the most generous employee travel programs in the industry. You’ll be eligible for travel privileges for yourself and other eligible persons once you’ve completed 6 months of service
• Hybrid work model: Corporate Mandate of 4 days in office (Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday + 4th day of your choice) and 1 day from home
• We value your wellbeing and offer a wide variety of benefit plans, including health and dental, for you and your family
• We offer training and development tools to help unlock your full potential

Please note that these benefits apply to permanent, full-time employees.

Visit our Careers page for a full list of benefits.

OUR COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION

Air Canada Vacations is committed to ensuring a Diverse, Equitable, and Inclusive Workplace, fundamental to its core values. We celebrate the uniqueness of every individual, listen to every voice, and instill a sense of belonging in our people that allows each team member’s authentic self to truly shine.

We encourage individuals of all backgrounds to apply as we strive to create a diverse team that mirrors the diversity of the customers and communities we serve as an equal opportunity employer. Should you require any accommodation, please inform us and we will work with you to meet your accessibility needs. For any accessibility-related assistance, requests for information in accessible alternative formats or to report any accessibility problems, please share in your application.

Linguistic Requirements

When qualifications are equal, preference will be given to bilingual candidates. The position involves daily interactions with partners, clients, and colleagues located outside of Quebec.