Project Payroll Administrator

Aecon Concessions; Bowmanville; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Aecon Concessions is seeking a Project Payroll Administrator to join their team. The successful candidate will manage payroll processes, maintain accurate records, and support project tracking for the Darlington New Nuclear Project. This role requires strong organizational skills and experience in a construction environment.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years minimum construction site experience.
• Payroll data entry, SAP experience preferable.
• Working knowledge of job cost accounting.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for entering daily payroll via approved timesheets in SAP.
• Perform administrative and clerical duties to maintain accurate records.
• Assist Project Controls in tracking and analyzing productivity data.

Skills

Team player

Multi-tasking

Strong Excel skills

Education

Related post-secondary education

Tools

SAP

MS Office

Job description

It has come to our attention that various international organizations or individuals have been offering false employment opportunities at Aecon Group Inc. Aecon Group Inc. employment policies and processes involve interviews, and candidates who seek employment are never required to pay us any sum of money. To do so would be contrary to our business conduct guidelines and ethical practices. We also do not extend formal offers of employment or execute employment agreements through social media or social chat platforms.

We take this matter extremely seriously and are working with the appropriate authorities to shut down such fraudulent schemes. Please remain vigilant on this matter and report any suspicious outreach to your local authorities and email any concerns to [e-mail]

Date: May 21, 2025

Location: Bowmanville, ON, CA

Operating Sector: Finance

Position Title: Project Payroll Administrator

Come Build Your Career at Aecon!

As a Canadian leader in infrastructure development, Aecon is safely and sustainably building what matters for future generations to thrive! We lead some of the most impactful infrastructure projects of our generation, at the forefront of transformational change in transportation and energy, and partnering every day to build, connect, power, and strengthen our communities.

At Aecon, you can count on:

• Safety Always. Our number one core value. If we can’t do it safely, we don’t do it at all.
• Integrity. We lead by example, with humility and courage.
• Accountability. We’re passionate about delivering on our commitments.

We lead the infrastructure industry with purpose, and our people are at the heart of everything we do. So, we invest in our people, just like they invest in us!

At Aecon we:

• Ensure you and your family receive the services needed to support your mental, emotional, and physical well-being.
• Believe in helping you build your career through our Aecon University and Leadership Programs.
• Are committed to supporting and investing in inclusive work environments, through initiatives like Equity, Diversity & Inclusion training, our Aecon Women in Trades and Aecon Diversity in Trades programs, and our Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) to ensure we are building inclusion into every aspect of our culture at Aecon.
• Are a leader in sustainable construction. With a strong commitment to operating responsibly by minimizing our impact on the environment and surrounding communities.

Our business success relies on strong execution and continuous improvement – driven by the diversity, expertise and teamwork of our people. We’re always searching the globe for innovative, collaborative minds to join our best-in-class Aecon community!

What is the Opportunity?

As part of an alliance agreement, Aecon Nuclear has been awarded a contract with Ontario Power Generation to support the Darlington New Nuclear Project (DNNP). Beginning in 2023, Aecon will support the validation phase design, procurement, early site preparation, and site mobilization scope for the Construction of the Unit 1 Small Modular Reactor at the Darlington site.

What You'll Do Here:

The Project Payroll Administrator will report to the Project Finance Director and will be responsible for the following:

• Responsible for entering daily payroll via approved timesheets in SAP.
• Perform administrative and clerical duties to maintain current and accurate records for Timekeeping, Project Controls, etc.
• Collect and verify daily labour timesheets for data Payroll entry and processing.
• Responsible for the Time and Attendance System employee onboarding, offboarding, daily attendance reconciliations.
• Perform all payroll duties such as verifying and submitting all timesheets, audit reports, preparing new employee packages and termination/layoff forms, rate changes, and travel and board calculations.
• Assist the site manager and superintendents in tracking, analysis, and forecasting of ongoing projects.
• Coordinate with the Time and Attendance System team to maintain shifts, rosters, etc.
• Maintain filing system for payroll documents in accordance with auditing procedures.
• Maintain documents for employee information including labour qualifications and certifications, training, etc.
• Assist Project Controls in tracking, monitoring, and analyzing productivity data and project costs where applicable.
• Handle fiscal responsibilities as required by the Joint Venture agreement, the project, and ESPCA Collective.
• Other duties as assigned.

What You Bring to the Table:

• 1-3 years minimum construction site experience.
• Payroll data entry, SAP experience preferable.
• Related post-secondary education is considered an asset.
• Working knowledge of job cost accounting.
• Proficient in MS Office applications in a Windows environment.
• Team player, flexible, and able to work well with site team members.
• Multi-tasking and working within time constraints.
• Punctual and dependable.
• Strong Excel skills are considered an asset.
• Familiarity with EPSCA Union Trade Agreements is considered an asset.
• Familiarity with electronic systems such as Field Data Capture (FDC) is considered an asset.

We strongly encourage applicants who identify as Indigenous to apply to work with us on the Darlington New Nuclear Project. At Aecon, Indigenous is an umbrella term for First Nations (status and non-status), Métis, and Inuit.

Aecon fosters diversity, inclusion, and belonging within and across our organization. We welcome all to apply including women, visible minorities, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity.

We are committed to adhering to the objectives and requirements outlined in the Accessible Canada Act (ACA), and to meeting the accessibility needs of persons with disabilities in a timely manner, through the implementation of the requirements of the ACA and its applicable regulations. If you require accommodation under the ACA during any step of the application process, please click here.