Payroll and Benefits Officer

Regular Full-time

Salary: $42.14/hour 35 hours per week or $76,688.54 ($42.14 step 1 of 5)

TKC Wage scale 6 plus benefits and RRSP matching

Closing Date: Tuesday, November 10, 2026

Reporting to the Assistant Finance Manager, this position is responsible for payroll and benefits as well as accuracy of all leave forms, etc., and the administration of the extended perks program. The incumbent is responsible for employee payroll and benefits and complete cross training on each of the financial desks.

Required Qualifications (what we look for on your resume)

- Demonstrated, in-depth knowledge of payroll and benefits administration gathered through at least two years’ work experience in payroll and benefits administration in a workplace of ten or more employees.
- Knowledge of and ability to administer legislated acts and regulations relating to payroll and pension (e.g., Canada Revenue Agency’s, Employment Insurance Act, Workers’ Compensation Act, Pension Benefits Standards Act, etc.) as required in work responsibilities.
- Knowledge of accounting practices, and some accounting background.
- Ability to use various computer Microsoft Office software products (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.)
- Knowledge of specialized payroll software

Qualifications that would be an asset could include:

- Payroll Compliance Practitioner (PCP) designation from the Canadian Payroll Association
- Coursework in Accounting practices
- An undergraduate degree in a business-related field




- An equivalent combination of payroll and benefits administration education, training, and/or experience
- Degree in Business Administration with a specialization in Finance.

Required knowledge and skills (what we will assess):

- ACCPACC proficiency and associated computer skills required to manage a computerised and networked financial reporting system, including data input, file transfers, backups, reports, programming.
- Policy and procedure development skills; reading and interpreting acts, regulations, standards, etc.
- Report writing, letter writing skills.
- Spreadsheets, Excel, PowerPoint.
- Excellent staff interaction skills.
- Conflict resolution and mediation skills.
- Ability to foster trust, acceptance and interest within staff, management, leadership and at the community level.
- Presentation skills.
- Co-ordination and facilitation skills.
- Motivational skills.
- Communication skills, oral/written.

Conditions of Employment:

- Oath of allegiance and secrecy,
- Conflict of interest declaration,
- Valid drivers’ license
- Security Clearance

As per the TKC Policy, preference will be given to those qualified TKC Citizens who self-identify in their cover letter/resume, although we encourage all who may be qualified to apply.

We thank all those who apply, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

All submissions to: [email protected]

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