Payroll Specialist

Air Canada Vacations; Montreal (administrative region); Hybrid; CAD 65,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel privileges

Hybrid work model

Health and dental benefits

Training and development

Job summary

Air Canada Vacations is seeking a Payroll Specialist in Montreal to manage the full bi-weekly payroll process for hourly and salaried staff. You will handle audit tasks, reconciliations, remittances, and government reporting while ensuring compliance with Canadian payroll laws.

The role requires bilingual (French and English) communication, at least 5 years of payroll experience, and proficiency with Dayforce/Ceridian and Microsoft Office. Join our team and support payroll excellence.

Qualifications

• Bilingual in French and English is required.
• Minimum of 5 years of payroll experience.
• Strong knowledge of Canadian payroll legislation.
• Payroll designations such as PCP or CPM are assets.
• Experience with payroll service providers like Dayforce/Ceridian.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and reporting tools.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, administer and process hourly and salaried bi-weekly payroll accurately and on time.
• Oversee audit and control activities for payroll cycles, including reconciliations and statutory filings.
• Complete year-end processes, tax forms and government summaries.
• Reconcile remittances and PIER deficiencies.
• Produce payroll, benefits, pension and third-party reporting and payments.

Skills

Bilingual (French and English)

5 years of payroll experience

Strong communication skills

Attention to detail

Proactive problem-solving

Tools

Dayforce/Ceridian

Microsoft Office

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!

If you're someone who's passionate about exploring the world and sharing that enthusiasm with our customers, we'd love to welcome you to our team.

For over 50 years, Air Canada Vacations has been making travel easy, so come and join us in helping fellow Canadians create unforgettable memories wherever they go.

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.