Recruitment Details

Department: Transit Human Resources

Designated Work Location: 421 Osborne Street

Position Type: FullTimeTemporary (up to 6 months with potential for extension)

Hours of Work: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday

Salary: $2175.74 - $2351.98bi-weekly as per the Clerk C Classification within the C.U.P.E Collective Agreement

Employee Group: CUPE

Posting No.: 127211

Closing Date: August 5, 2026

Providing a wide range of services to over half of all Manitobans, The City of Winnipeg is one of the largest employers in Manitoba. We provide a comprehensive range of benefits and career opportunities to our employees. These include competitive salaries, employer-paid benefits, dental and vision care, pension plans, and maternity/parental leave programs.

Additionally, we offer education, training, and staff development opportunities to ensure that our employees are equipped with the necessary skills to advance in their careers.

Our Advantages web page provides detailed information about the benefits we offer, and we encourage you to visit it for further information at City of Winnipeg Benefits . We take pride in fostering a , diverse , safe, and healthy workplace where our employees can thrive and achieve their full potential.

Flexible work arrangements, which may include flexible hours, remote work, or a hybrid of remote work may be available; subject to review and approval. Please note that Employees who are approved to work remote are responsible for and must demonstrate that they are available to return to their Designated Work Location and/or other work location to attend meetings or attend other tasks that occur in person.

The City is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse, skilled workforce that is representative and reflective of the community we serve. Applications are encouraged from equity groups that have been and continue to be underrepresented at the City; Indigenous Peoples, Women, Racialized Peoples, Persons with Disabilities, 2SLGBTQQIA+ Peoples and Newcomers are encouraged to self-declare.

For the purpose of this recruitment, Equity may be a factor in selection.

In accordance with the applicable collective agreement(s), recruitment and promotion provisions will be considered prior to applying equity strategies. Where permitted, preference will be given to qualified applicants who self-identify as members of the equity group(s) listed above.

Requests for Reasonable Accommodation will be accepted during the hiring process.

Preference to internal applicants may be applied.

Job Profile

Under the supervision of the Senior Payroll Clerk,



the Payroll Clerk will work independently and is responsible for a variety of payroll and timekeeping processes to ensure payroll requirements are met. The Clerk assists with troubleshooting departmental systems/processes, collaborating and working cooperatively with Corporate Payroll, the Winnipeg Civic Employees' Benefit Program, and the HR Team.

The Pay And Benefits Clerk Is Also Responsible For

- Employee Action (EA) requests in PeopleSoft to reflect employee career events such as new hires, promotions, leaves of absence, transfers, resignations, terminations, retirements, increments, etc.
- Reviewing cheques and working with Corporate Payroll to correct issues as they arise
- Entering Plant & Equipment timesheets on a weekly basis
- Providing backup to the Senior Clerk
- Assisting with training as needed

This position requires a thorough understanding of Transit and City payroll and benefit policies; generally accepted accounting principles; payroll practice and guidelines, and a thorough knowledge of the City's Bargaining Unit Agreements as they apply to the Transit Department.

As The Payroll Clerk , You Will

- Processes Departmental employee career events/actions into PeopleSoft Employee Action (EA) Form in PeopleSoft HR Module.
- Responsible for the provision of a wide range of information and services to employees, including adjustments to leave plan balances, and providing explanations to employees and supervisors.
- Processes and tracks reimbursements for training, professional dues, travel, etc. for departmental employees.
- Maintains various Departmental lists and completes scheduled year end duties.
- Manages all Workers Compensation claims by processing required paperwork, entering all information into PeopleSoft.

Your Education And Qualifications Include

- High School diploma or equivalent combination of training and experience. Post-secondary education in business, finance and/or payroll administration is considered an asset.
- Enrollment in Payroll Compliance Practitioner Certificate (PCP) Program within six (6) months is required.
- An equivalent combination of education, training and experience may be considered.
- Minimum two (2) years of prior related work experience in Human Resources and Payroll functions.
- Experience working in payroll processing including working with workplace policies and Collective Agreements.
- Experience working in the relevant modules of PeopleSoft (e.g. Base HR, Benefits,



Time and Labour). Experience working in IntraOp would be an asset.
- Advanced proficiency (80%) in the use of Microsoft Excel, basic proficiency (65%) in the use of Word and Outlook.
- Ability to organize work, manage competing priorities and prioritize workload and meet deadlines in a high stress work environment.
- Ability to work independently and make decisions, exercising sound judgment.
- Ability to work collaboratively within a team, establish and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues, supervisors, management, and other civic department personnel, external sources and the public.
- Ability to work with confidential issues, maintain confidentiality, and exercise discretion in providing information to others.
- Ability to maintain and organize accurate files and records.
- Strong attention to detail with ability to accurately perform calculations and balance figures, including but not limited to calculating time.
- Verbal communication skills with the ability to clearly and effectively communicate technical information to a variety or audiences.
- Customer service skills with the ability to deal with all requests and enquiries in a professional, courteous and timely manner.
- Written communication skills with the ability to effectively prepare and draft written correspondence and communication material on a wide range of issues, including but not limited to subjects associated with payroll.
- Knowledge of City of Winnipeg functions as they relate to payroll/attendance is considered an asset.
- IMPORTANT: Applicants who have been educated outside of Canada must have education which is comparable to the minimum qualification in Canada. Applicants submitting foreign credentials require an official academic assessment report issued by a recognized Canadian assessment servicehttps://canalliance.org/en/ at application.

Conditions Of Employment

- The successful applicant must maintain legal eligibility to work in Canada.If the successful applicant possesses a work permit, it is their responsibility to ensure the permit remains valid.
- Police Information Check satisfactory to the employer will be required from the successful candidate, at their expense. To obtain a Police Information Check, please visit www.winnipeg.ca/police.
- Enrollment in Payroll Compliance Practitioner Certificate (PCP) Program within six (6) months is required.

Position Reports To: Senior Clerk Payroll

If and when this temporary position becomes permanent, the successful applicant to this bulletin will automatically receive this position and a further bulletin will not be necessary.

Only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

📌 Clerk C - Payroll (Term Position) (Winnipeg)
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