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Cochrane is located in the breathtaking Bow Valley corridor in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains in southern Alberta. With a population of over 37,000 people, and growing steadily every year, Cochrane is a thriving town, surrounded by world-famous ranch country. Our western heritage is reflected in the Town’s architecture and our friendly people. The Town of Cochrane welcomes innovative and skilled individuals to join our team of over 250 employees.

Who are we looking for?
We are seeking a temporary Payroll Administrator to join our Human Resources team for a 20 month term. This role is ideal for a decisive and professional individual who is passionate about ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance within a diverse, unionized workforce. Reporting to the Payroll Supervisor, you will provide essential support for full-cycle payroll processing while maintaining the high standards of organizational policy and Canadian payroll legislation. If you are a self-starter who thrives on building positive relationships and can handle sensitive information with the utmost discretion, this is an exciting opportunity to support the people who power Cochrane.
Why build your career with Cochrane?
Cochrane is growing rapidly, creating exciting opportunities to positively influence how municipal services are supported and delivered. As a Payroll Administrator, you will:

- Play a vital role in ensuring our diverse workforce is supported through accurate and timely pay cycles.
- Contribute directly to operational excellence by identifying and recommending process improvements to enhance efficiency.
- Work collaboratively within the HR team to support internal stakeholders and employees on the Dayforce system.
- Support a culture of transparency and accountability while managing complex regulatory requirements.

What are some of the duties of the Payroll Administrator?

- Administer and process semi-monthly payroll for salaried, hourly, and unionized employees, as well as elected officials.
- Gather, review,



and input payroll data into the system to ensure accurate calculation and distribution.
- Reconcile payroll general ledger accounts to maintain ongoing accuracy and balance.
- Prepare and remit statutory deductions and third-party payments.
- Support essential year-end activities, including the preparation and distribution of T4 and T4A slips.
- Respond to employee inquiries regarding payroll and advantages in a professional and timely manner.
- Coordinate pay processes related to Short-Term Disability (STD), Long-Term Disability (LTD), and WCB.
- Review and maintain employee accrual balances through regular audits and analysis.
- Provide dedicated training and support to employees utilizing the Dayforce system

Qualifications, Skills and Abilities
Education and Experience

Required:

- Post-secondary diploma in payroll, accounting, or a related field.
- Minimum of two years of experience in a similar payroll or accounting role.
- Solid understanding of basic accounting principles and payroll practices.
- A working knowledge of how HRIS interfaces with payroll processing

Preferred:

- Experience working within a municipal government environment.
- Direct experience with the Dayforce payroll system

Skills and Abilities

Required:

- Strong attention to detail and accuracy while working in a deadline-driven environment.
- Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks effectively.
- Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, Word, and Outlook.
- Analytical and problem-solving skills with the capability to troubleshoot discrepancies.
- Strong interpersonal skills to maintain constructive relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
- Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with absolute discretion.




- Demonstrated tact and diplomacy when resolving customer concerns

Certifications, Licenses and/or Designations

Required:

- Valid Driver’s License.
- Familiarity with the Access to Information Act (ATIA)

Preferred:

- Payroll Compliance Professional (PCP) designation, or active progress toward completion.

Cochrane is committed to providing a healthy and safe work environment for all employees, which means that everyone is responsible for health and safety. You must take reasonable care to protect the health and safety of your colleagues, contractors, the public, and yourself by following all relevant health and safety legislation and corporate policies.

Still interested? Here’s how to apply:

- Qualified individuals are encouraged to submit your resume and a letter outlining how your experience matches the required qualifications, skills, and abilities for this position.
- All candidates will be requested to complete an online suitability survey.
- Applications for this position will be accepted until 9pm MST April 27,2026. Please apply at www.cochrane.ca/jobs.
- The salary for this position is between $44.04/hr and $48.33/hr and is based on a 35-hour work week.
- This is a 20-month temporary position that will commence in May 2026 and is scheduled to end in January 2028.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted. All applicants must be legally entitled to live and work in Canada.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted. All applicants must be legally entitled to live and work in Canada.

Land Acknowledgement

In the spirit of reconciliation, we acknowledge that we live, work and play on the traditional territories of the Blackfoot Confederacy (Siksika, Kainai, Piikani), the Tsuut’ina, the Îyâxe Nakoda Nations, the Métis Nation (Region 3), and all people who make their homes in the Treaty 7 region of Southern Alberta.

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📌 Payroll Administrator (Temporary) (Cochrane)
🏢 Town of Cochrane
📍 Cochrane