Payroll Technician

Payroll Technician (Permanent, Full-Time) - (1965)

Position Overview

Are you a detail-oriented payroll professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment? We are seeking a skilled permanent, full-time Payroll Technician to join our team and play a key role in ensuring accurate and timely payroll and benefits administration for City employees.

In this position, you will work independently while collaborating with departments across the organization, helping ensure employees are paid correctly and on time while maintaining the highest standards of confidentiality, accuracy, and customer service.

• Process full-cycle payroll for City employees.
• Ensure accurate and timely disbursement of wages, deductions, and benefits.
• Maintain payroll records and perform regular reconciliations.
• Respond to employee payroll inquiries and provide excellent customer service.
• Prepare payroll reports and assist with audits.
• Maintain confidentiality of payroll information.

• Completion of senior secondary school or its equivalent.
• Payroll Compliance Practitioner (PCP) certification from the Canadian Payroll Association.
• Proficient in intermediate Word and intermediate Excel (minimum 70% pass rate on testing).
• Minimum of one year of full-cycle payroll experience.

For new hires and for those working in designated positions of trust, including those working directly with vulnerable persons, no formal offer of employment will be made until an applicant completes a police information check. A comprehensive benefits package is included with this position.

Monday to Friday: 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

$37.425 (2025)

External job postings are open to everyone. We are an equal opportunity employer and thank all applicants for their interest. Only those selected to participate in the recruitment process will be contacted. Applications are accepted online at

Appointments are made with the internal staff; please contact the Human Resources Department by email at  for assistance or individual needs throughout the application process.