School District No. 83 is presently seeking SENIOR PAYROLL & BENEFITS CLERK
83 (North Okanagan-Shuswap) invites qualified individuals to apply for a regular full-time Senior Payroll & Benefits Clerk position at the District Education Support Centre. This CUPE union position offers rate of pay of $33.43 per hour, with competitive benefit package, and is scheduled for 12 months per year.
In the School District, we serve just over 6,700 students and 1200 staff across 26 schools operating through a variety of sites located throughout Shuswap Lake and North Okanagan. We are known for strong academic achievement, a thriving trades and careers program, and a rich culture of school athletics. The school district enjoys comprehensive Local Education Agreements with each of four First Nations bands. One elementary, one middle, and one secondary school offer French Immersion. Under the supervision of the Manager of Payroll, this position is responsible for preparing and processing payroll, maintaining accurate records associated with payrolls, and generating a variety of payroll-related reports. This role includes maintaining current information related to benefit plans, as well as responding to inquiries regarding payroll and benefits. This position will also assist in training staff, as required, in payroll processing and the maintenance of benefit records.
Input details and changes in preparation for payroll processing ensuring compliance collective agreements and federal/provincial statutes.

- Reconcile completed payrolls and ensure payrolls are in balance.




- Maintain appropriate documentation files supporting all payroll transactions for each of the payrolls.
- Make sure of the accuracy and timelines of payroll payments ensuring compliance with all contractual and legal requirements.
- Monitor a variety of items including sick leave, pension credits, leaves of absence, employment history, union business, discretionary days, records of employment, bank confirmations, long and short-term disabilities, time sheets/entry, pay rates, bank accounts, leave plans, etc., Prepare all related payables within deadlines including CPP, UIC, tax, pensions, union dues, benefit deductions, etc.
- Prepare periodic and annual reports relating to payroll as required.
- Ensure all data is reconciled in preparing the reports.
- Assist with training of staff as required in the appropriate methods to process a payroll, reconcile and balance payroll and benefits records.
- Respond to telephone and in-person inquiries from district staff regarding payroll or benefits issues.
- Demonstrated knowledge of payroll processes, practices, and reconciling procedures.
- Advanced knowledge of computerized payroll/HR systems in a large unionized organization.
- Demonstrated ability to use large employer Payroll and Human Resources software.




- Demonstrated ability to efficiently operate office technology such as copiers, scanners, and phone system.
- Excellent organizational skills, including the ability to prioritize workloads, multi-task, enter data accurately and efficiently, and work independently.
- Ability to assist in training in payroll processes, benefit plans and reconciliation processes.
- Ability to comprehend and understand the application of Collective Agreements, contract obligations, advantages coverage and when to coordinate with other Payroll/HR employees for clarification.
- Three years current experience in processing computerized payroll and all related functions in a medium to large union organization with a demonstrated thorough knowledge of the payroll process and benefit plan administration.
- Certified Payroll Compliance Practitioner (PCP); OR successful completion of a diploma or certificate program at a recognized post-secondary institution in an accounting/payroll program; Demonstrated ability to operate computers and sophisticated application software for Payroll, HR and Microsoft Office (Atrieve - PowerSchool experience would be an asset).
- Demonstrated competence in electronic bookkeeping.
- Training experience or education would be considered an asset.

Applications must be submitted through Make a Future website at
Questions regarding this position may be directed to Amanda Longland, Payroll Manager at View phone number on canada.jobradars.com or by email at ***email_hidden***.

📌 Senior Payroll Specialist (Temporary Full Time) (Salmon Arm)
🏢 K̓wsaltktnéws ne Secwepemcúl’ecw School District No. 83
📍 Salmon Arm