Trans Mountain Corporation operates Canada's only pipeline system transporting oil products to the West Coast. We deliver approximately 890,000 barrels of petroleum products each day through a dual pipeline system of more than 1,150 kilometres of pipeline in Alberta, British Columbia and Washington state.

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Mountain also operates a state-of-the-art loading facility, Westridge Marine Terminal, with three berths providing tidewater access to global markets. As a federal Crown corporation, Trans Mountain continues to build on more than 70 years of experience delivering operational and safety excellence through our crude oil pipeline system. With our expanded pipeline system now in place, Trans Mountain provides enhanced direct access for Canadian crude oil to world markets.

The expansion realizes a world-class system for oil transport, developed to Canada's high standards within one of the most stringent regulatory regimes in the world, creating long-term economic benefits, enhanced marine protection, enhanced safety and emergency management capabilities, and enhanced skilled-worker capacity building in communities and Indigenous groups. Each obstacle we've overcome or success we've experienced has been the result of a shared commitment to living these values every day. Together, we're focused on doing the right thing for each other and our communities.

Location: Calgary Head Office Reports to: Manager, Pension, Benefits & Governance Worker Type: Contract Schedule Type: Full-Time In-Office Trans Mountain is seeking a collaborative, motivated, and values driven individual to join our dynamic team as a Senior Payroll Specialist (Contract). In this position, you will play a key role in the day-to-day operational oversight of payroll activities and ensure the accurate, timely, and compliant delivery of payroll services across Canada and the United States. The successful candidate will serve as the primary payroll subject matter expert and operational lead, providing guidance on complex payroll matters, legislation, controls, reconciliations, and payroll system administration.





Oversee day-to-day payroll operations to ensure payrolls are processed accurately, timely, and in compliance with legislative and corporate requirements. Act as the primary escalation point for complex payroll inquiries, issues, and exceptions. Coordinate payroll activities across various payroll cycles, including bi-weekly, semi-monthly, and monthly payrolls.

Monitors payroll processing schedules and ensure critical deadlines are met. Identifies operational risks and recommends corrective actions. Support internal and external payroll audits, compliance reviews, and control testing activities.

Interprets payroll legislation and corporate policies and provides guidance on complex payroll matters. Supports the Manager, Pension, Benefits & Governance in responding to audit requests and compliance matters. Oversee payroll account reconciliations and payroll-related financial reporting activities.

Support general ledger balancing, month-end activities, accrual calculations, and year-end payroll processes. Reviews statutory remittances, tax filings, year-end reporting, and related reconciliations. Assists with vacation accruals, bonus programs, taxable benefit reconciliations, and other payroll-related accounting activities.

Supports business continuity and operational readiness during periods of organizational change and transformation. Monitors payroll interfaces and integrations and coordinates resolution of issues impacting payroll operations. Ensures payroll documentation and system procedures remain current.

Post-secondary education in Payroll, Accounting, Human Resources or related discipline. ~ Certifications, such as Payroll Compliance qualified (PCP) or Payroll Leadership Professional (PLP) considered an asset.



~Experience managing end-to-end payroll operations in a complex organization. ~ Demonstrated experience improving or automating payroll processes and leveraging technology for efficiency. ~ Hands-on experience with ADP, SuccessFactors, or similar enterprise HRIS/Payroll systems. ~ Experience with ServiceNow or other high-volume ticket platforms. ~ Advanced Excel skills and familiarity with payroll reporting and reconciliations. ~ Understanding of payroll legislation and compliance requirements (Canada and the US). ~ Strong understanding of payroll controls, governance and audit requirements. ~ Experience reviewing and interpreting payroll policies and procedures. ~ A track record of delivering high-quality work, managing competing priorities, and supporting key business processes or operational functions. ~ May need to provide support outside of regular business hours and/or on the weekend. Candidates may submit their application in English or French. To apply in French, please use our French careers site: Careers (French) We Build Careers and Pipelines That Last We welcome new members to our team that embrace the qualities in our story, that thrive on the new path and directions we take.

Our culture is one of care and taking our responsibilities seriously. Meaningful participation from Indigenous and local communities; In keeping with Trans Mountain's commitment to maximize benefits for communities, priority will be given to qualified candidates from Indigenous, local and regional communities along the Trans Mountain pipeline corridor. In Alberta, the pipeline system spans the traditional territories of Treaty 6, 7 and 8, and the Métis Nation of Alberta (Zone 4).

Our Commitment to Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Accessibility (IDEA) Trans Mountain is committed to fostering inclusion, diversity, equity and accessibility.

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Mountain welcomes new team members from traditionally underrepresented groups, including but not limited to women, Indigenous Peoples, members of racialized groups, persons with disabilities and members of the 2SLGBTQI+ community. #

📌 Senior Payroll Specialist (Contract) (Calgary)
🏢 Trans Mountain
📍 Calgary