JOB TITLE: 1.0 FTE Payroll Clerk

LOCATION: Brantford, ON The Grand Erie District School Board is guided by our vision to Learn, Lead, and Inspire and our shared mission to build a culture of learning, well-being and belonging to inspire each learner.

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Erie’s 4,000 employees provide quality education to approximately 28,000 full-time equivalent students who attend our 73 schools. The Board spans a geographic area encompassing the City of Brantford and the Counties of Brant, Haldimand and Norfolk. The head office is located in Brantford.

Responsibilities:

The successful candidate will be responsible for the accuracy of processing full-cycle computerized payrolls, payroll administration and reporting of pension and benefits, and the preparation of related reports and forms. In addition, there is responsibility for liaising with others internally and externally as well as responding to payroll related inquiries in an effective and timely manner.

Qualifications:

- Post-secondary education in Payroll Administration, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field preferred.
- Minimum 1-3 years of full-cycle payroll experience is required.
- Experience processing payroll within a unionized environment, including interpretation and application of collective agreements, is considered an asset.
- Payroll Compliance Practitioner (PCP) certification from the National Payroll Institute (formerly the Canadian Payroll Association) preferred.
- Demonstrated knowledge of payroll legislation and regulatory requirements, including the Employment Standards Act, Income Tax Act, Canada Revenue Agency regulations is a robust asset
- Experience administering pension and benefit plans, statutory deductions, garnishments, and leave programs is strongly preferred.




- Strong understanding of payroll accounting principles, payroll-related general ledger transactions, and financial reconciliation processes.
- Experience working with computerized payroll, human resources, and financial management systems.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including data analysis, reporting, and reconciliation functions; experience with databases and reporting tools is an asset.
- Experience importing, validating, and reconciling payroll data between payroll, HRIS, timekeeping, pension, and financial systems.
- Ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment, and maintain confidentiality when handling sensitive payroll and employee information.
- Strong customer service orientation with the ability to respond professionally and confidentially to employee payroll inquiries.
- Demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities, meet strict payroll deadlines, and adapt effectively in a fast-paced environment

Job Specifications

Hours of Work

7 hours per day/35 hours per week (Temporary Full-time, 12-months of the year)

Rate of Pay

As per the collective agreement

Supervisor

Payroll Supervisor

Posting Number

Cler-Tech 15-26-27

Effective Date

ASAP

Does this Vacancy exist?

Yes

Apply to

Internal applicants may apply by clicking the button below by November 5, 2026 at 7:00 pm.

All submissions are to include a complete cover letter,



resume, qualifications, and the names of three (3) professional references at least one of which must be a current supervisor (one document if submitted electronically).

Following the interview process, candidates with conditional offers will be required to provide an original Police Record Check (which includes a “vulnerable sector search” if applicable) acceptable to the Board prior to the commencement of employment. In accordance with regulations, this will be an ongoing expectation of employment for Grand Erie employees every five years of employment

Applicants with a disability that requires accommodation to enable their participation in the interview process should advise the Board when contacted for an interview. Any assessment and selection materials and processes used in the interview process can be made available in an accessible format, upon request in advance.

All submissions are subject to a screening process, and some applicants may not be granted an interview.

Grand Erie may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to enhance efficiency during the recruitment process by screening applicants and creating interview questions. AI does not make the hiring decisions.

Grand Erie District School Board recognizes Six Nations of the Grand River and Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation, as the longstanding peoples of this territory. We honour, recognize, and respect these communities as wellas all First Nations, Métis and Inuit Peoples who reside within Grand Erie District School Board. We are all stewardsof these lands and waters where we now gather, learn and play, and commit to working together in the spirit of Reconciliation.

📌 1.0 FTE Payroll Clerk (Brantford)
🏢 Grand Erie District School Board
📍 Brantford