Payroll and Benefits Coordinator

The Payroll and Benefits Coordinator takes total ownership of the accurate preparation and disbursement of unionized and non-unionized payroll and benefits. This position is accountable for all payroll related functions including payroll related tax compliance, payroll account reconciliations, benefit administration and miscellaneous payroll deductions.

This is a one year term position with benefits

- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Finance or equivalent is recommended
- 3+ years payroll experience, in both unionized and non-unionized payrolls
- Experience with the Oil and Gas sector and Drilling Contractors is preferred
- Must have ability to maintain high standards of confidentiality, accuracy and timeliness
- Must have broad and in-depth knowledge of local union regulations governing Human Resources
- Must be a detail oriented, self-starter and able to work with little supervision while maintaining quality
- Must have good PC skills to include all MS Office products with extensive knowledge of Microsoft
- Must have good written and verbal communication skills and be able to effectively communicate with staff, management, customers, and vendors.
- Must possess sound analytical and reasoning skills and have the ability to follow directions
- Must have the ability to work under pressure in time sensitive environments to meet challenging deadlines including outside of regular business hours as required
- Ability to take initiative in handling routine matters and inquiries, diplomacy and experience to develop potential solutions, understanding when to seek direction
- Excellent knowledge of related Federal and Provincial payroll compliance legislation including Employment Standards, Canada Pension Plan, Worker’s Compensation Act, Employment Insurance Act and Income Tax Act
- Certification from Canadian Payroll Association (CPA) is preferred