Bilingual Payroll Analyst

Overview  Building the space between proven and possible, MDA Space (TSX:

MDA) is a trusted mission partner to the global space industry. A robotics, satellite systems and geointelligence pioneer with a 55-year+ story of world firsts and more than 450 missions, MDA Space is a global leader in communications satellites, Earth and space observation, and space exploration and infrastructure. The MDA Space team of more than 3,000 space experts in Canada, the US and the UK has the knowledge and know-how to turn an audacious customer vision into an achievable mission - bringing to bear a one-of-a-kind mix of experience, engineering excellence and wide-eyed wonder that s been in our DNA since day one.

For those who dream big and push boundaries on the ground and in the stars to change the world for the better, we ll take you there.

The Role  As our Bilingual Payroll Analyst you will be responsible for processing high volume bi-weekly payrolls for union and non-union employees across various jurisdictions in Canada.

Your role will require accurate preparation and calculation as MDA s payroll is serviced in-house, and your contribution is essential to the Payroll & Finance team s success.
Responsibilities   Administering the bi-weekly end to end payroll cycle and the employee benefit process
Administering the GL and month end activities
Preparing payroll related remittances
Processing all items related to onboarding, terminations and maintenance
Processing bi-weekly monthly pay reports
Processing and balancing year end forms (T4/RL1 s)
Maintaining employee records and audit files
Addressing payroll related enquiry and explaining payroll calculations and legislative requirements
May perform other related duties as assigned

Job Requirements   Completion of Grade 12 and Certification by the Canadian Payroll Association as a Payroll Compliance Practitioner (PCP)
3+ years of related experience in a computerized payroll environment
Bilingual - proficient in reading, writing and talking in French
Knowledge of the methods, practices and principles used in the preparation, calculation and processing of payrolls
Ability to understand and apply payroll relevant regulations and legislation
Knowledge of union and non-union is a must, and Quebec employment standards is an asset
Ability to effectively liaise with, establish, and maintain effective working relationships with a variety of internal and external stakeholders
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel
Excellent analytical and problem solving skills
Client service-oriented with strong communication and interpersonal skills
Self-motivated; ability to work independently with minimal supervision; ability to work well under pressure and meet deadlines
Familiarity with UKG (Ultipro) software is considered an asset
Benefits  MDA provides competitive compensation and benefits packages for its employees at all locations. As a team member of MDA, you and your qualified dependents are eligible to participate in a benefit plan that ensures a comprehensive level of protection through competitive health care including extended healthcare and flexible drug plans, dental and vision benefits, disability income protection, life insurance, group retirement savings plans, and an employee and family assistance program.
Equal Opportunity  MDA is an equal opportunity employer prizing diversity and inclusion. We are committed to treating all employees and applicants for employment with respect and dignity. If you require assistance and/or reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please feel free to notify us.
Compensation  The compensation range for this position is $70, annually. The specific compensation offered will be based on the qualifications and experience of the successful candidate.

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