Payroll Administrator

Full Time Position - Merritt, BC

Emcon Services Inc., a distinguished Canadian company with a proven track record of over 30 years as an interprovincial Road and Bridge Maintenance Contractor, is offering an exciting opportunity. We're looking for a motivated individual to join our team as a Payroll Administrator at our Corporate office in Merritt, BC.

Role Overview:

As Payroll Administrator at Emcon Services Inc., you will be responsible for overseeing the accurate and timely processing of payroll across multiple employee groups, including both unionized and exclusion (non-union) employees. This role ensures compliance with internal policies, collective agreements, and applicable legislation, while maintaining high standards of data integrity and confidentiality.

Key responsibilities include:

- Manage end-to-end payroll processing, including regular and exclusion payroll cycles, ensuring all payments are accurate and completed on schedule.
- Prepare and transmit final payroll files to the bank, ensuring proper validation, approvals, and adherence to deadlines.
- Oversee payroll operations for unionized employees, including interpretation and application of collective agreements.
- Provide specific oversight and support for British Columbia (BC) unionized payroll, ensuring regional compliance and accuracy.
- Supervise and support a team of three direct reports, including workload allocation, training, performance management, and ongoing development.
- Ensure payroll accuracy through regular audits, reconciliations, and review of payroll reports prior to finalization.
- Maintain and validate exclusion employee records, ensuring correct setup of compensation, benefits, and deductions in alignment with company policies.
- Collaborate with HR and Finance teams to ensure seamless integration of employee data, benefits administration, and payroll changes.
- Identify opportunities for process improvements and implement best practices to enhance payroll efficiency and accuracy.




- Address payroll inquiries and resolve discrepancies in a timely and professional manner.
- Monitor and maintain payroll accuracy through regular reporting, reconciliations, and quality checks.
- This role requires strong attention to detail, in-depth knowledge of payroll processes (including unionized environments), and the ability to lead a team while managing multiple priorities effectively.

Key Qualifications

- Bachelors degree with a minimum of 2-3 years of progressive accounting experience, with at least 1–2 years in a supervisory capacity.
- Prior payroll experience; Payroll Compliance Practitioner (PCP) designation is an asset.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Access) and accounting/ERP systems; experience with Explorer Contract Manager is a strong asset.
- Understanding of BC Employment Standards Act, WorkSafeBC requirements, and payroll legislation.
- Exceptional organizational skills with a keen eye for detail and accuracy.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines in a dynamic, multi-site environment.
- High degree of professionalism, discretion, and confidentiality.

What We Offer:

- Full-time position (40 hours/week) – Monday to Friday (8am to 4:30pm)

- Wage ranges from $60,000 - $70,000/annual salary

- Versatile Benefit Plan

- Opportunities for growth and development

Join a winning team at Emcon Services Inc. and take your career to new heights!

How to Apply:

Qualified applicants are encouraged to send their resume and a cover letter to [email protected] or apply on Indeed and Emcon Careers.

Emcon Services requires satisfactory drug pre-screening and a Driver’s Abstract as part of the employment process.

Emcon Services Inc. is committed to equal opportunity employment. We appreciate the interest of all applicants; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Join us in contributing to our continued success!

Pay: $60,000.00-$70,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person

📌 Payroll Administrator (Canada)
🏢 Emcon Services
📍 Canada