Payroll Technician

Regional District of Nanaimo; Nanaimo; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The Regional District of Nanaimo is seeking a temporary full-time Payroll Technician to support its Finance Services Department. This role involves accurately performing payroll functions and delivering essential information to employees while meeting departmental goals. Ideal candidates will have relevant qualifications and two years of related experience.

Qualifications

• Completion of Payroll Compliance Practitioner Program (PCP).
• Two (2) years work-related experience.

Responsibilities

• Contributes to the effective operation of Finance Services Department.
• Accurate performance of payroll functions.
• Effective delivery of information to employees and stakeholders.

Skills

Computer data entry

Education

High school diploma

Diploma in accounting or business administration

Payroll Compliance Practitioner Program

Job description

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Regional District of Nanaimo is seeking a temporary full-time Payroll Technician with Finance Services.

The Payroll Technician contributes to the effective operation of Finance Services Department and the Regional District of Nanaimo, through the accurate performance of the payroll functions, and the effective delivery of information to employees’ and other stakeholders. This position supports the Finance Department by assisting team members in their duties, as required, to meet service expectations, departmental goals, and objectives.

QUALIFICATIONS

Qualifications for this position including a high school diploma, a diploma in accounting or business administration with an accounting concentration at a recognized educational Institution, completion of the Payroll Compliance Practitioner Program (PCP) with the National Payroll Institute, plus two (2) years work-related experience including computer data entry. Candidates will maintain their PCP designation by meeting the annual Continuing Professional Education (CPE) requirements set out by the Institute. An equivalent combination of training and experience may be considered.

POSITION DETAILS

This is a temporary full-time (35 hours per week) Union position, until January 3, 2026, with the possibility of ending early or extension based on the operational needs of the department. The (2024) rate of pay is $38.17 to $40.18, plus 12.4% in lieu of benefits including vacation and statutory holidays, or the uninterrupted continuation of their benefits package as provided for in the Collective Agreement between the Regional District of Nanaimo and the Canadian Union of Public Employees, Local 401.

To apply for this position, send your cover letter and resume [e-mail]. Please quote 2025-1091 in the subject line of your email to ensure proper processing.

Applications will be accepted until 4 p.m. on June 22, 2025.

To view the full job description visit: https://rdn.bc.ca/employment