Payroll & Compliance Specialist

Hours of Work: Full-Time (35-40 hours per week)
Location: Whitehorse, Yukon

• Phenomenal local and international flight benefits for you and your family!
• Extra travel benefits such as hotels and cruises
• Group RRSP investment options
• Vehicle and home heating fuel discounts through Chieftain Energy for you and your family

This position manages the complexities of a multi-entity environment, including salaried, hourly, and unionized work forces. In addition to standard processing, the incumbent will be involved with CRA compliance, Canada Labour Code compliance, taxable benefit administration, and policy development.

• Execute full-cycle bi-weekly payroll, including the processing of timecards, in accordance with leave policies and general payroll compliance.
• Perform complex monthly reconciliations of payroll general ledger accounts and investigate variances.
• Calculate and administer all taxable benefits in strict accordance with CRA guidelines, ensuring accurate year-end T4 reporting.
• Lead the year-end process, including the reconciliation and filing of T4s, WCB, EHTs, and other compliance forms.
• In collaboration with the Financial Controller and HR, develop and document formal payroll and leave policies to ensure consistency across the organization.
• Identify gaps in current payroll workflows and initiate continuous improvement protocols to automate or streamline data entry and reporting.
• Monitor Canada Labour Code compliance, ensuring all payroll activities meet federal standards and employment contract obligations where applicable.
• Act as the point of contact for internal/external audits and government inquiries regarding payroll matters.
• Support the finance department with cash accounting, accounts receivable, and accounts payable cycles where necessary.

• Minimum 4 years’ payroll and accounting experience in a medium-to-large organization.
• Completion of the Payroll Compliance Professional (PCP) designation.
• Diploma in an accounting-related field or equivalent experience.
• Experience with the Canada Labor Code and various payroll contracts or agreements.
• A strong sense of accountability, honesty, and responsibility in all tasks, supporting the trust that we have built with passengers, partners, and communities.
• Enthusiasm for contributing to our unique mission, whether that’s through direct customer service, operational excellence, or behind-the-scenes support.
• Must be legally entitled to work in Canada.

• Experience working in a multi-company environment.

At Air North, we are committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, inclusive, and accessible workplace. We believe diverse perspectives drive innovation and service excellence, and we strive to build a team that reflects the communities we serve.

We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and abilities. If you need reasonable accommodations during the recruitment process, please let us know, and we’ll ensure your needs are met so you can bring your best self forward.