Payroll Specialist - Hybrid, Growth & Benefits

British Columbia Institute of Technology; Burnaby; Hybrid; CAD 59,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Vacation prorated per year

Extended health and dental plan

Pension plan

Flexible hybrid work arrangements

Learning courses access

Wellness and EAP

Fitness centre access

Job summary

BCIT’s Financial Services department seeks a temporary, full-time Payroll Associate to impact payroll and benefits processing, reporting, and year-end activities. You will work with a team to ensure accurate data, timely payments, and compliance with collective agreements and accounting standards.

The role requires a PCP program and two years of related experience, with strong data accuracy, Excel skills, and ERP familiarity. A flexible hybrid work arrangement is available.

Qualifications

• Grade 12, plus completion of the Payroll Compliance Practitioner ( PCP ) program.
• Two years general business/accounting experience plus up to two years’ practical payroll/benefits experience.
• Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel; email and web-based systems.
• Experience with ERP systems such as Banner.

Responsibilities

• Process payroll accurately and on time, including ledger updates and reporting deadlines.
• Ensure benefits documentation is accurate and compliant; enroll employees in benefits.
• Assist in finance tasks such as posting journal vouchers and resolving ledger discrepancies.
• Ensure year-end data is accurate to meet reporting deadlines.
• Maintain payroll documents and confidentiality; support system changes and reporting.

Skills

Customer focus

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Education

Grade 12; PCP program

Tools

Banner ERP

Microsoft Office

Job description

BCIT’s Financial Services department seeks a temporary, full-time Payroll Associate to impact payroll and benefits processing, reporting, and year-end activities. You will work with a team to ensure accurate data, timely payments, and compliance with collective agreements and accounting standards.

The role requires a PCP program and two years of related experience, with strong data accuracy, Excel skills, and ERP familiarity. A flexible hybrid work arrangement is available.