Payroll Officer at Catholic District School Board of Eastern Ontario
Kemptville, ON, Canada -
Full Time


Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

16 Sep, 25

Salary

65063.0

Posted On

09 Aug, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

No

Skills

Collective Agreements, Communication Skills, Discretion, Microsoft Excel, Sensitive Information

Industry

Accounting

Description

NU-300 – BO2025
Position: Payroll Officer - Permanent
Location: Kemptville Board Office
Hours of work: 35 hours/week
Salary: $65,063 - $76,545
Effective: ImmediatelyNote
Please refer to the attached job description for further information.

QUALIFICATIONS

· Two (2) year college diploma in business or a related discipline.
· Certification through the Canadian Payroll Association or a similar organization will be considered an asset.
· Minimum two (2) years payroll administration experience in a computerized payroll environment.
· Demonstrated proficiency in the use of Microsoft Excel, Word, and other relevant software tools.
· Comprehensive and current knowledge of applicable government legislation and the ability to implement collective agreements, pension plans and all payroll related regulations.
· Knowledge of the Canada Revenue Agency, Service Canada, Employment Standards Act, Workplace Safety and Insurance Board and Employer Health Tax Regulations.
· Excellent interpersonal, written and oral communication skills.
· Demonstrated initiative, ability to organize work and prioritize tasks to meet strict deadlines.
· Proven ability to work in a team environment.
· High level of attention to detail and accuracy.
· Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion and professionalism.
Send application and curriculum vitae no later than:
Sunday, August 17, 2025 by 4:00pm
e-mail: hr@cdsbeo.on.ca

B. JOB SUMMARY:

The Payroll/Finance Officer is responsible for the compilation, calculation and processing of bi-weekly payroll data for full-time and part-time employees of the Board and additional finance duties as assigned. The Payroll/Finance Officer is also responsible for maintaining the information in the payroll module in the HRIS System and preparing required payroll documents. The ideal candidate should be able to solve problems, work as a member of an interdependent team, and provide constructive feedback on processes and systems used by the department.

D. QUALIFICATIONS:

· Two (2) year college diploma in business or a related discipline.
· Certification through the Canadian Payroll Association or a similar organization will be considered an asset.
· Minimum two (2) years payroll administration experience in a computerized payroll environment.
· Demonstrated proficiency in the use of Microsoft Excel, Word, and other relevant software tools.
· Comprehensive and current knowledge of applicable government legislation and the ability to implement collective agreements, pension plans and all payroll related regulations.
· Knowledge of the Canada Revenue Agency, Service Canada, Employment Standards Act, Workplace Safety and Insurance Board and Employer Health Tax Regulations.
· Excellent interpersonal, written and oral communication skills.
· Demonstrated initiative, ability to organize work and prioritize tasks to meet strict deadlines.
· Proven ability to work in a team environment.
· High level of attention to detail and accuracy.
· Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion and professionalism.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: $65,063.00-$76,545.00 per year
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 2025-08-1

Responsibilities

· Accurately calculate and record payroll entries, including deductions and contributions.
· Process adjustments for paid and unpaid absences, overpayments, overtime, vacation pay, and other entitlements.
· Prepare and remit statutory and non-statutory deductions in a timely and accurate manner.
· Validate and reconcile payroll data from various sources, including the Absence Tracking Database (ATD); investigate discrepancies and coordinate with Human Resources to ensure data accuracy.
· Generate payroll documentation to support internal and external audits, as well as year-end reconciliations.
· Assist in ensuring compliance with all relevant policies, procedures and internal controls.
· Supporting duties i.e., responding to employee inquiries, ad hoc reports and providing backup to other payroll team members.
· Effectively communicate with government agencies, other departments and employees.
· Calculate amount to invoice unions according to Board/Union agreements.
· Create and analyze payroll reports to support budgeting, forecasting, and decision-making processes.
· Perform other duties as required.

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