Payroll Clerk – Municipality of North Cowichan

Payroll Clerk

Part Time

The Municipality of North Cowichan (population 31,990) is located in the beautiful Cowichan Valley on Southern Vancouver Island, between Nanaimo and Victoria.  Our communities of Chemainus, Crofton, Maple Bay and the South End are home to a multitude of artistic, cultural and outdoor recreational activities. The Municipality provides a stable and varied work environment, competitive pay and benefits.
 
We are inviting applications from candidates with the proven skills, qualifications and abilities for the position of Payroll Clerk on a part time basis working a minimum of 21 hours per week. If you are self-motivated, looking to take on a new challenge where you can make a difference, enjoy both responsibility and accountability with one of British Columbia’s most inclusive and environmentally conscious municipalities, we look forward to receiving your application!
 
Reporting to and working collaboratively with the Assistant Manager, Payroll this position will work in all aspects of payroll management, including but not limited to processing bi-weekly payroll, new hires, terminations, salary changes, and reclassifications; preparation of T4s and annual reports; and tracking vacation, seniority, banked time and sick time.
 
Required Skills, Qualifications and Abilities: 

1. Completion of Grade 12.
2. Payroll Compliance Professional (PCP) certification with the National Payroll Institute; or working towards the PCP supplemented by equivalent combination of education and experience; or willingness and ability to obtain payroll designation supplemented by an equivalent combination of education and experience.
3. Recent experience in payroll practices, preferably in a unionized environment and/or local government. Knowledge or experience using iCity would be considered an asset.
4. Experience in accounting, benefit administration and Municipal Pension Plan legislation and administration considered an asset.
5. Sound knowledge of the methods, practices and principles of preparing, calculating and processing all aspects of payroll including activities relating to hourly wages, salaries, leave of absences, year-end reconciliation, as well as monthly and year-end government reporting.
6. Comprehensive knowledge of Federal and Provincial government legislation and regulations relating to payroll, and union agreement(s) related to wage and benefits.
7. Sound understanding of the financial and accounting implications of payroll transactions.
8. Advanced skills in Microsoft Office Programs.
9. Ability to deal with stakeholders (both external and internal) in a courteous and tactful manner and provide useful information in a efficient, timely manner.
10. Excellent organizational and time management skills are essential to manage high volume of deadline driven work, attention to detail and accuracy.
11. Strong ability to apply discretion to sensitive issues and maintain confidentiality.
12. Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
13. Possession and maintenance of a valid Class 5 B.C. Driver’s Licence; a satisfactory current driver’s abstract will be required.

 
A competitive salary and comprehensive benefit package is offered. This position is excluded from union membership.

Note: This position will work in-office at the municipal hall. Hybrid work arrangements may be considered at a future date subject to an approval process through our Remote Work Policy.
 
Candidates being considered will be required to undergo a comprehensive evaluation of skills, qualifications, and abilities. The successful candidate will be required to undergo a police information check.

To Apply:
Visit the Municipality of North Cowichan Career Portal at www.northcowichan.ca/jobs to apply for this position.

Please note that all candidates must apply via the Career Portal; we do not accept resumes via email or hard copy.