Senior Payroll Specialist

Volker Stevin; Calgary; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

RRSP

Career longevity

Seasonal rehire

Job summary

Volker Stevin is seeking a Senior Payroll Specialist in Calgary to lead bi-weekly payroll for hourly staff, ensuring accuracy and compliance with federal and provincial regulations. You will manage year‑end processes, remittances, and respond to employee inquiries while upholding confidentiality and data integrity.

The role emphasizes payroll controls, audits, and process improvement within a dynamic construction team, offering strong benefits and career growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• 5 to 10 years of Canadian payroll processing and reconciliation experience.
• In-depth knowledge of Canada payroll standards and procedures.
• Advanced knowledge of federal and provincial legislation.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for accurate, timely processing of bi-weekly payroll for hourly employees.
• Oversees accurate calculation of earnings, deductions, and payroll taxes.
• Ensures remittances and year-end tasks (T4s, T4As) are completed timely.
• Audits payroll closing reports and supports audits and process improvements.

Skills

Payroll processing

Canadian payroll

Compliance

Analytical skills

Microsoft Excel

Education

Payroll Compliance Practitioner (PCP)

Accounting/Finance degree

Tools

MS Dynamics 365

ADP

MS Office

Job description

At Volker Stevin, our employees are key to the success of every project, contributing to the legacy we build within the communities we serve. If you're ready to take on a challenging, hands‑on role where safety, teamwork, and growth are paramount, we encourage you to join our dynamic team. Together, we’ll continue to set the standard for excellence in construction.

Reporting to the Payroll Manager, theSenior Payroll Specialist is responsible for the processing of various payrolls demonstrating leadership in the commitment to service excellence, while ensuring payrolls are processed timely, accurately in compliance with government regulations.

How You’ll Add Value

• Responsible for accurate, timely processing of bi-weekly payroll for hourly employees
• Independently oversees the accurate and timely preparation, calculation of earnings, deductions, and payroll taxes ensuring payroll and remittances are accurate and timely.
• Maintain confidentiality when handling sensitive information by adhering to legal and ethical standards
• Audits payroll closing reports and ensures completion and accuracy for Payroll Manager sign-off
• Maintain employee confidence and protecting payroll operations by keeping information confidential
• Managing employee questions and inquiries related to payroll and being a resource to the junior team members
• Ensure compliance to federal and provincial employment standards, payroll legislation and internal policy
• Ensures preparation of accurate and timely remittances of payroll taxes, garnishments, to external agencies
• Manage, prepare, and complete year end activity tasks including final calculations and preparation of T4’s and T4A’s and Year End adjustments, balancing corrections, year-end reports etc.
• Timely and effectively manage payroll internal and external inquiries
• Support process control improvements identified by internal & external audits
• Support internal changes and standardization of Payroll processes and systems

What You Bring

• Payroll Compliance Practitioner (PCP) through the National Payroll Institute is an asset
• 5 to 10 years of Canadian Payroll Processing and Reconciliation experience
• In-depth knowledge of Canada Payroll standards and procedures
• Advanced knowledge of Federal and Provincial legislation
• Strong analytical, research, problem-solving and critical thinking skills
• Strong system and data flow knowledge, ability to learn and adapt to new process flows and technologies
• Excellent interpersonal, relationship and communication skills
• Exposure to the construction industry, considered an asset
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, Outlook, Team)
• Exposure to MS D365 and ADP considered an asset

How We Make It Count

As part of the Volker Stevin group of companies, we invest in our people by providing industry‑leading support, training, and benefits that help you build a rewarding career and a strong future for your family.

• 100% Employer-Paid Benefits: Enjoy industry‑leading comprehensive health and wellness coverage
• RRSP: Build your future with employer RRSP contributions for eligible employees
• Long-Term Careers: Join a team with an average tenure of 7.3 years across all roles
• Seasonal Rehire Loyalty: 44% of seasonal employees return year after year
• Professional Growth: Access 500+ training courses in safety, upskilling, and leadership development
• Unlimited Potential: Be part of a company that supports your goals and helps you succeed

Our Commitment to You

Safety Isn’t Just a Priority—It’s a Value . Safety is woven into the fabric of who we are and how we operate. It’s not a box we check off; it’s a commitment that guides every decision we make, every process we implement, and every project we undertake. Because at the end of the day, when we say safety is a value, we mean it’s a promise we make to our people, families, and the communities we serve.

True to Our Word, True to Our People.

Our culture is grounded in humility and authenticity, with a deep commitment to family. We believe in supporting each other, no matter the role or title. When we say we care, we mean it—our actions match our words. Everyone is empowered, valued, and respected, because being 'true to our word' means being 'true to our people.'

Interesting Projects and Skill-Building Work.

Volker Stevin is known for its ability to take on complex projects of all sizes, from large-scale infrastructure builds to specialized niche developments to highway maintenance and more. This diversity in project scope and complexity means that our employees have access to new opportunities across our family of companies that challenge them to think creatively and develop new skills.

Join a Team Where People Truly Matter

Since 1978, Volker Stevin has been dedicated to enhancing communities and connecting people with progress. As part of the VolkerWessels family, we specialize in civil construction and rehabilitation, highway maintenance, civil works, and bridge construction across Western Canada and the northwestern United States.

We don’t just build and maintain infrastructure—we create connections that shape the future. Every employee plays an essential role in our success, fostering a collaborative environment where safety comes first, people are our greatest asset, and exceptional performance enables us to build lasting legacies in the places we call home.