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Simon Fraser University is a leading research university, advancing an inclusive and sustainable future. Our purpose – the essence of SFU – is to create and connect knowledge, learning and community for deeper understanding and meaningful impact. We are committed to fostering excellence, innovation, belonging and community in all that we do.

The payroll department is responsible for managing and processing pay for more than 7,000 permanent and temporary university employees on a bi-weekly cycle. The entire payroll operation ensures that employees are paid accurately and on time. Responsibilities include salary and wage calculations; deductions and remittances; regulatory compliance; pay distribution via direct deposit; record keeping and financial reporting. Payroll provides customer support to both employees and SFU’s faculty and departmental administrators.

By performing these tasks, the payroll team has a critical role in managing one of the university's largest expenses.

Responds to routine e-mail and in-person general inquires related to payroll, responding directly with information regarding procedures covering issues such as deadlines, appointment status, updates, etc. and refers complex or unusual problems to appropriate staff for resolution in a timely manner. Receives and processes payroll appointments and changes to employment records for a designated employee group. Responds in a timely manner to all requests for Employment Insurance (EI)-Records of Employment, Verifications of Employment.

Ensures payroll data is accurate and according to University policies, practices and procedures. Processes and reconciles designated employee payroll deductions.
Reviews biweekly payroll error report and processes corrections. Processes Temporary Foreign worker Payroll Appointment Forms to ensure key data fields are captured and verified prior to being added to Payroll.

Full Job Description

High school graduation and one year of post-secondary education or formal program equivalent including Payroll Compliance Practitioner (PCP) certification through the Canadian Payroll Association. 3 years of related experience. An equivalent combination of formal education, certificate/program of study and experience is acceptable.

• Completion of the Canadian Payroll Association Intermediate Level; accounting and payroll courses; word processing and spreadsheet application courses.
• 4 years of related experience preferred.
• Peoplesoft experience.

At SFU, our goal is to ensure our people are valued and supported by promoting a healthy work-life balance, professional growth and development, as well as a safe and respectful workplace. We offer continuing employees who belong in the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE Local 3338):

• 3 weeks’ vacation (prorated for the first year)*
• Hybrid-work program for eligible positions
• Employer paid defined benefit pension plan
• On-campus tuition waiver for employees and their immediate family members*
• Funding for professional development expenses*
• And more! View our benefits brochure

* Prorated for part-time employees

For external candidates, the starting salary is the first step of the salary range.

SFU is an equity employer and strongly encourages applications from all qualified individuals including women, Indigenous Peoples, visible minorities, people of all sexual orientations and gender identities, persons with disabilities, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of the university.

We are committed to facilitating accessibility within our application and interview processes. If you require any assistance or accommodations, please contact