Senior Payroll Technician

Senior Payroll Technician (Permanent, Full-Time) - (1967)

At the City of Kamloops, we create a diverse and inclusive workplace that values talent from all backgrounds. We are known for our strong community spirit and commitment to service excellence.

Are you the person who catches the one-cent discrepancy before others? Do you thrive on solving complex payroll puzzles while delivering exceptional service? If spreadsheets, legislation, and deadlines energize you, we’d love to meet you.

As our permanent, full-time Senior Payroll Technician
, you will play a key role in ensuring employees are paid accurately and on time while supporting a fair and compliant workplace. You will be the go-to expert for complex payroll matters, providing guidance, troubleshooting issues, and helping improve processes.

• Completion of senior secondary school or its equivalent.
• Completion of the Payroll Compliance Practitioner (PCP) certification from the Canadian Payroll Association.
• Completion of a post-secondary accounting course (3 credits).
• Proficient in intermediate Word and advanced Excel (70% pass rate required).
• Minimum of three years’ previous experience with an enterprise resource planning (ERP) payroll system and full-cycle payroll.

For new hires and for positions of trust, including direct work with vulnerable persons, a police information check is required prior to a formal offer of employment. This is a CUPE Local 900 position.

Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM (35 hours per week)

$41.857 (2025)

Please note that the Senior Payroll Technician posting has a new classification and the pay grade is subject to agreement between the Employer and the Union.

If you need assistance or have individual needs or requirements throughout the application process, contact the Human Resources Department by email at  or in person at 6-510 Lorne Street.

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