Career Opportunity

Posted On

September 10, 2024 at 12:00 PM

PAYROLL CLERK

JOB POSTING ID 24E-37

North Bay is a diverse community that offers a perfect blend of opportunity and easy living. Servicing a regional catchment area of 112,000 people, this progressive city of 51,553 residents is nestled between Lake Nipissing and Trout Lake and is conveniently located just three and a half hours from major Ontario centers such as Toronto and Ottawa.

Applications are invited for a Payroll Clerk within the Financial Services Department. Reporting to the Manager of Financial Services, this position is part of a team that is responsible for all aspects of payroll for both union and non-union municipal workforce, as well as payroll processing for external Service Partners. Weekly duties include processing and/or reporting of: wages, benefits, adjustments, pension programs, payroll liabilities and administration of all associated records and files.  The position also plays a key role in the completion of various month-end and year-end responsibilities as well as personnel budget preparation.

Qualifications:

• The Canadian Payroll Association certification - Payroll Compliance Practitioner (PCP).
• Three (3) year Post-Secondary Diploma in Accounting or acceptable equivalent.
• Four (4) years payroll experience within a computerized payroll accounting system. Experience in municipal government considered an asset.
• Proficient in computerized software applications, Microsoft Office including intermediate Excel and other related report writing applications.
• Working knowledge of all payroll and related legislation (i.e. Employment Insurance Regulations, Ontario Labour Laws, Canada Pension Plans, MFIPPA, etc.).
• A strong analytical and detail-oriented aptitude with a high degree of accuracy while working in a fast paced team environment satisfying tight deadlines and the ability to multi-task to proactively manage competing priorities.
• Strong oral and written communication skills with excellent customer service and interpersonal skills.
• High standards of ethics, professionalism and confidentiality to handle sensitive information.
• Experience with collective agreements and pension plans.

Hours of Work 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. - Monday to Friday (37.5 hours per week)

Environment:  Unionized

Hourly Rate:  $30.55 per hour

We offer a comprehensive benefit package including an Employee Assistance Program, Health and Dental Benefits, and Life, Long-Term Disability, and AD&D Insurance. The City of North Bay is an Ontario Municipal Employees Retirement System (OMERS) employer.

Qualified individuals interested in being considered for this position are requested to submit a resume and covering letter in one PDF document via email to:  staffing@northbay.ca . Please identify the Posting ID:  24E-37. in the subject line. 

Applicant information is collected under the authority of the Municipal Freedom of Information and Privacy legislation and will be used strictly for the purpose of candidate selection.

Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the hiring process as required under the City’s Accessibility Policy.  We encourage applicants to make their needs known to Human Resources in advance.

An Equal Opportunity Employer