Job Detail

This is a great opportunity for a detail-driven Payroll Compliance Practitioner to play a key role in delivering timely, accurate payroll services for Peel District School Board (PDSB) employees.

Reporting to the Supervisor of Payroll, you’ll provide day-to-day staff supervision in the Payroll office, with responsibility for workflow, attendance, job performance, recruitment and customer service queries, and co-ordinate daily departmental activities to ensure that all processes and reports are completed prior to processing the bi-weekly pay cycle. As a Payroll Officer, you’ll function as a main resource to various departments, project teams and working groups in developing, testing and implementing improvement strategies.

Having proven yourself within a similarly complex and unionized payroll environment, you’re prepared to handle this multi-faceted role – from maintaining and adjusting salary grids, and deduction tables and frequencies, to implementing new processes resulting from changes in collective agreements, policies and legislation. An excellent communicator, you’ll respond effectively to queries from Board personnel on overpayments, insurance claims and other payroll matters, communicate confidently with outside agencies such as CRA and Service Canada, and liaise with various departments to investigate, evaluate and recommend computer-based initiatives for streamlining the work flow and ensuring quality control. Overseeing the reconciliation and balancing of payroll deduction accounts, authorizing payments to agencies for accurate bi-weekly and monthly reporting, and handling of T4 preparation, filing and amendments will also fall within the scope of this mandate.

EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS

With your track record of success, highlighted by at least four (4) years’ payroll experience in a large, unionized environment, a post-secondary education related to accounting, business, administration, commerce or human resources, and accreditation in the Canadian Payroll Association as a Payroll Compliance Practitioner (PCP), you’re poised for success as a Payroll Officer. In this position, you’ll also leverage the following knowledge and skill set:

• Knowledge of the Education Act, Income Tax Act, Canadian Pension Plan (CPP) Act, Pensions Benefit Act, OMERS Act, Ontario Teachers’ Pension Act, Employment Insurance Act, Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy (MFIPP) Act and Putting Students First (PSF) Act.
• Excellent presentation and communications skills (both written and verbal).
• Outstanding interpersonal skills and ability to implement change.
• Demonstrated initiative, and organizational, analytical, conflict-resolution and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent mathematical aptitude and computer skills (Excel, Word and Crystal reporting), with a good understanding of a Human Resources Information System (HRIS).
• Knowledge of quality assurance and audit techniques.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy of results.
• Demonstrated commitment to equity, inclusion, anti-racism, and anti-oppression, and to working in a diverse school community and/or work environment.

Salary range: $76,284 - $95,358 per annum

To apply for the position of Payroll Officer, please complete an online application through Apply To Education. Your completed application package on Apply to Education must include your cover letter, resume and supporting educational credentials. Applications must be received no later than 4:30 p.m., Monday, August 15, 2022.

The Peel District School Board (PDSB) is a racially, culturally and linguistically diverse board that serves 155,000+ students and approximately 17,000 employees. In PDSB, 87% of students are racialized, non-white, representing 162 different ethnic backgrounds. Students in Peel have 121 different first languages. Student diversity also exists in terms of gender and gender expression, sexuality and in terms of ability and faith. A responsive and empathetic understanding of the lived experiences of the students and communities we serve is vital to those who will take on leadership roles within the PDSB. The workforce consists of teachers, office staff, custodial staff, education assistants and professional staff. The workforce is largely unionized through PDSB’s numerous affiliated bargaining agents.

Commitment to Equity, Anti-Oppression and Anti-Racism

The Peel District School Board is committed to equity in employment. We are committed to equitable hiring practices that allow us to hire qualified staff who reflect the full diversity of the Region of Peel. We will provide reasonable accommodation (e.g., an accessible location, rescheduling of interviews that fall on Days of Significance, etc.) based on any of the human rights protected grounds, during the hiring process if advised in advance.

We are also committed to inclusion, anti-oppression and anti-racist practices while also supporting the continuous growth and development of an equitable and empowered education system at the PDSB.

​Criminal Background Check

Successful candidates must provide a satisfactory Criminal Background Check prior to commencing employment. Please review the requirements for the Criminal Background Check.

​Recruitment Process

We appreciate the interest of all applicants, but will only be contacting candidates whose skills, experience and qualifications best meet the requirements of the position. When contacted, candidates will be provided with an overview of the various elements of the selection process; such as, test and skill demonstrations. All communication to applicants regarding this job posting, including an invitation to complete skills assessments and/or a job interview if applicable, will be made through email. Candidates are encouraged to regularly check their email as listed on their applytoeducation.com account.

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Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: $76,284.00-$95,358.00 per year

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift