Senior Payroll Advisor (6-month contract)

Arnett & Burgess Energy Services; Blackfalds; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Arnett & Burgess Energy Services is seeking a Senior Payroll Advisor for a 6-month contract based in our Calgary office or Blackfalds head office. Reporting to the Corporate Controller, you will oversee multi-jurisdictional payroll for salaried, hourly, and contractors, ensuring accuracy and compliance with Canadian payroll laws.

The role requires 7 years of payroll experience, knowledge of CPP/EI, T4s, T5018s, and payroll systems like Eclipse.

Qualifications

• 7 years of payroll experience with supervisory responsibilities.
• Knowledge of Canadian payroll compliance (CPP, EI, income tax, T4s).
• Experience administering group benefits and RRSP programs.

Responsibilities

• Manage full-cycle multi-jurisdictional payroll for salaried, hourly, and independent contractors.
• Prepare and submit payroll remittances and tax forms (T4s, T2200s, T5018s); perform GL reconciliations.
• Support month, quarter, and year-end reporting and audits; maintain confidential payroll data.
• Lead payroll team including delegation, training, and resource planning.

Skills

Payroll leadership

Canadian payroll compliance

Multi-jurisdictional payroll

Supervisory experience

People management

Education

Post-secondary education in Accounting/Finance/HR/Business

Tools

Eclipse

Excel

SharePoint

Job description

Our Accounting group is currently looking to add a Senior Payroll Advisor to our team on a 6-month contract (to start), based in our Calgary office or Blackfalds head office.

Reporting to the Corporate Controller, we are seeking an experienced payroll professional with deep knowledge of Canadian payroll compliance and proven leadership skills to oversee multi-jurisdictional payroll and subcontractor payments; ensuring accuracy, compliance, and continuous improvement across all payroll functions.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Manage full-cycle multi-jurisdictional payroll processing for salaried and hourly employees and independent contractors, ensuring accurate cost allocation to multiple projects and cost centers and compliance with all applicable federal and provincial legislation including CPP, EI, income tax, WCB, and employment standards
• Prepare and submit payroll remittances and required tax forms including T4s, T2200s, and T5018s; perform general ledger reconciliations on labour costs, accruals, benefits, deductions, and related payroll accounts
• Support month, quarter, and year-end reporting and audit requirements; maintain accurate payroll records and employee data while ensuring confidentiality and data security
• Manage the payroll team including delegating work to meet deadlines, reviewing accuracy, training, coaching, and resource planning

Requirements

• Post-secondary education in Accounting, Finance, Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field
• 7 years of payroll experience, including supervisory responsibilities
• PCP or PLP designation from the National Payroll Institute
• Proven knowledge of Canadian payroll legislation
• Experience administering group benefits and RRSP programs
• Proficiency with payroll systems (Eclipse), field time entry, Microsoft Excel and SharePoint

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive and competitive total rewards package that includes a complete range of employee benefits, like a company-matched RRSP program, to ensure you have the tools necessary to manage, maintain, and improve your health and wellbeing.

About our Business

Arnett & Burgess Energy Services (A&B) is a leading service provider to the energy industry. For over 65 years our people have worked diligently to ensure the success of each project we break ground on. We stand strong as a multi-generational energy sector pioneer. We are also part of Quanta Services, with capabilities that span the electric power, pipeline, industrial, and communications industries to connect people and power.

Arnett & Burgess Energy Services (A&B) is an equal opportunity employer.

* Depending on qualifications, the successful candidate may be offered a position at a more appropriate level.

* Applicants must have legal authorization to work in Canada with no restrictions.

* Arnett & Burgess Energy Services is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified individuals, without regard to race, religion, age, sex, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, or disability. Accommodation for applicants with disabilities is available on request during the recruitment process.

* We do not use automated tools to screen applications. All hiring decisions involve human review. This job posting is for an existing vacancy.