Forbes Bros. Group of Companies delivers transmission, distribution, substation, and related power infrastructure projects across Canada and the United States.
Our work spans field construction, project delivery, operations, and corporate support in an environment where safety, execution, and reliability matter.
POSITION SUMMARY The Payroll Analyst is responsible for accurate, timely, and compliant full-cycle Canadian payroll processing for operational and corporate employees. Based in Edmonton, Alberta, this role primarily administers non-union payroll and supports union payroll when required across multiple legal entities and provinces.
The role supports weekly and bi-weekly payroll cycles and ensures wages, overtime, premiums, allowances, vacation pay, taxable benefits, source deductions, benefit deductions, and other payroll transactions are processed correctly. It also completes CRA remittances, Records of Employment, workers' compensation reporting, and year-end tax reporting.
Working with Human Resources, Finance, field leaders, and site administrators, the Payroll Analyst validates data, reconciles records, resolves discrepancies, and maintains audit support. Success requires practical payroll knowledge, attention to detail, and consistent execution within a fast-paced construction environment.
Core Responsibilities Payroll Processing & Compliance Process end-to-end weekly and bi-weekly payroll for employees across multiple Canadian entities and provinces
Validate time, pay rates, regular and overtime hours, premiums, allowances, vacation pay, taxable advantages, and adjustments
Calculate and process CPP, EI, income tax, benefits, garnishments, retirement contributions, and other deductions
Process payroll changes for recent hires, terminations, leaves, transfers, and compensation or status updates
Ensure compliance with federal and provincial legislation, company policies, and internal payroll controls
Administer non-union payroll and support union rates, deductions, remittances, and collective agreement requirements




Maintain payroll calendars, checklists, records, and processing deadlines
Statutory Reporting & Year-End Calculate, reconcile, and remit source deductions and employer contributions to the Canada Revenue Agency
Prepare, submit, and amend Records of Employment in accordance with Service Canada requirements
Prepare, reconcile, and file T4s, T4As, and related year-end summaries
Support year-end balancing, taxable benefit reviews, pension adjustments, and employee tax form distribution
Prepare WCB and WSIB remittances, annual returns, reporting, and reconciliations
Data Integrity & Reconciliation Reconcile payroll registers, liability accounts, source deductions, benefit deductions, and general ledger entries
Investigate and correct payroll discrepancies, missed or incorrect payments, and employee overpayments
Maintain complete payroll records for internal controls, audits, and record-retention requirements
Maintain data integrity across payroll, human resources, time-entry, and financial systems
Payroll Administration & Reporting Process off-cycle payments, manual adjustments, reversals, corrections, and final pay calculations
Maintain employee tax elections, direct deposit details, vacation balances, and deduction instructions
Prepare payroll reports, reconciliations, and labour cost summaries for internal stakeholders
Support government and internal payroll reviews, information requests, and audits
Stakeholder Collaboration & Service Partner with Human Resources, Finance, project teams, and site administrators to validate inputs and resolve issues
Respond to employee and leader payroll inquiries accurately and promptly




Maintain confidentiality of payroll, tax, banking, and personal information
Support payroll process improvements, system testing, internal controls, and operating procedures
QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS Two (2) to five (5) years of full-cycle Canadian payroll experience, including demonstrated responsibility for end-to-end non-union payroll processing
Experience processing union payroll and payroll across multiple Canadian provinces is preferred
Strong working knowledge of Canadian payroll legislation and administration, including source deductions, statutory remittances, Records of Employment, T4 reporting, and year-end reconciliation
Experience completing workers' compensation reporting and remittances, including WCB or WSIB requirements
Payroll experience within construction, utility infrastructure, or another project-based contracting environment is considered an asset
Experience using payroll and time-entry systems, with intermediate to advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel
Payroll Compliance Professional (PCP) certification or relevant post-secondary education in payroll, accounting, or business is considered an asset but is not required
Strong accuracy, organization, judgment, and confidentiality, with the ability to manage competing priorities and meet fixed payroll deadlines.
Forbes Bros. Group of Companies and its affiliated entities are committed to providing a respectful and accessible recruitment process.
Employment is subject to the requirements of the applicable role, location, project, and employing entity. Depending on the position, this may include verification of work authorization, background screening, driver abstract, drug and alcohol screening, credential verification, client/site access requirements, and other pre-employment conditions permitted by applicable law.
Applicants who require accommodation during the recruitment process are encouraged to contact the recruitment team.

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📌 Payroll Analyst (Alberta)
🏢 Forbes Bros. Group of Companies
📍 Alberta