Payroll Coordinator- Terrace

Job description and duties

Coast Mountain College (CMTN), Terrace campus, invites applications for a continuing full-time Payroll Coordinator commencing as soon as possible. Salary will be in accordance with the BCGEU Support Staff salary scale, Level 17: $3,196.90 biweekly plus a comprehensive benefits plan.

CMTN is dedicated to providing a workplace that is inclusive and welcoming to all. To reflect the uniqueness of our region and better our ability to learn and grow, we are fostering a workforce of diverse employees. Our team is committed to Indigenization, Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, Accessibility, and Internationalization.

Individuals who anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application process, may contact HR in confidence, prior to the closing date.

Duties: Lead and supervise the Payroll Department to provide complete payroll processing services for CMTN. The Payroll Coordinator assists with resolution of outstanding HR/Payroll issues and with interpretations of the collective agreements to ensure continuity of HR/Payroll procedures and practices. Please note that the job description for this position is currently under review.

Duties include:

  • Ensures timely and accurate management of all payroll functions; ensure proper payment on a timely basis of salaries/wages, pay deductions, benefits, and other related amounts in accordance with established procedures, authorization levels, the collective agreements, and provincial/federal legislation
  • Reconciles deduction amounts with payroll register and general ledger and authorizes payments of payroll payable accounts, pension plan, unions, Revenue Canada CPP, EI, Income Tax, and others
  • Hires, evaluates, and provides appropriate training and professional development for payroll staff
  • Develops, implements, and audits internal financial and payroll controls to ensure compliance with established accounting practices. Identifies and reports discrepancies and errors and provides corrective recommendations. Implements agreed resolutions.
  • Serve as the College’s representative in the operation and implementation of the Colleague HR/Payroll system, and on payroll committees with other Colleague institutions. Researches and implements payroll efficiencies and workflow in consultation with a task force representative of the college community and service providers.
  • Acts as an internal resource to employees and departmental managers in regard to payroll matters, pay advices, timesheets, etc.
  • Advise and assist HR Director, HR Manager, and Manager of Labour Relations with interpretations and implementation of Collective Agreements
  • Other related duties as assigned

Qualifications

A bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or a related field (a recognized accounting designation is an asset), PCP (PLP preferred) along with 5 years of payroll experience with high volume, full cycle in-house payroll processing in a unionized environment. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

  • Strong Payroll/HR systems knowledge and capability of leading process improvement initiatives
  • Strong business acumen with an interest in improving processes and creating efficiencies.
  • Strong knowledge of payroll regulations and tax laws
  • Strong organizational, analytical and problem-solving skills with the attention to detail and follow through to resolve any outstanding issues.
  • Understanding of automated payroll applications, able to use payroll software and related computer applications and systems
  • Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office
  • Excellent analytical and organizational skills
  • Exceptional capability of meeting deadlines and prioritizing workloads

Application information

To apply please send a cover letter, quoting competition #25.016B, and an up-to-date resume to:

Coast Mountain College, Human Resources, Email: apply@coastmountaincollege.ca

NOTE: Only complete applications (with a cover letter and resume included) received to the above noted email address will be considered.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted
Closing date
February 7, 2025
Competition number
25.016B
Job status
Open
Posting type
Support
Audience
Internal BCGEU Support Staff
Department
  • Human Resource and Payroll
Campuses
  • Terrace