Payroll is About More than a Paycheque. Behind every paycheque is a person counting on us to get it right. At Canalta's Corporate Home Office, our Payroll team supports a large and diverse workforce across our businesses in Western Canada.

We are looking for an experienced payroll professional who understands the importance of accuracy, confidentiality and deadlines – but who also enjoys supporting people, solving problems and helping a team succeed. Based in Drumheller, Alberta, Canalta is a family-owned and operated company with a long-standing commitment to growth, community, and operational excellence.

Our Corporate Home

Office supports a diverse and expanding group of businesses and operations across Western Canada.

Payroll Lead Responsibilities Include

- Overseeing the accurate and timely processing of weekly and bi-weekly payrolls - Providing day to day leadership, support and guidance to the Payroll team - Reviewing payroll for accuracy and ensuring appropriate controls and procedures are followed - Ensuring compliance with payroll legislation, company policies and employment standards across multiple jurisdictions - Managing payroll reconciliations, remittances, year-end processing and reporting - Supporting the administration of taxable benefits, deductions and other payroll-related programs - Administering our Group Health Benefits program - Assisting and support with WCB administration and compliance across multiple provinces - Researching and resolving complex payroll questions and discrepancies - Working collaboratively with HR, Accounting,



Operations and managers throughout the organization - Identifying opportunities to improve payroll processes, controls and efficiencies - Supporting system improvements and changes as our payroll and accounting processes continue to evolve - Building knowledge within the team through training, documentation, and cross-training The Ideal Candidate Will Have:
- Significant hands-on payroll processing experience - Payroll Compliance Qualified (PCP) designation through the National Payroll Institute (Canadian Payroll Association), or equivalent recognized Canadian payroll certification - Strong knowledge of Canadian payroll legislation, statutory deductions, taxable benefits, ROEs, T4s and year-end requirements - Experience working with high-volume and/or multi-company payroll is an asset - Previous supervisory or team-lead experience preferred - Exceptional attention to detail and strong commitment to accuracy - Strong analytical and problem solving skills - Ability to manage competing priorities and meet firm deadlines - Excellent communication skills and confidence to work with employees and leaders at all levels of the organization - High degree of discretion and professionalism when handling confidential information - Mindset of continuous improvement Canalta offers competitive compensation, benefits, and ongoing training and development opportunities in a supportive team environment. We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted. This position is NOT a remote position. Successful candidate will join our Corporate Home Office in Drumheller, AB.

📌 Certified Payroll Professional (Drumheller)
🏢 Canalta Group
📍 Drumheller