School District No. Manager of Payroll & Benefits

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Guided by our purpose (honouring, shaping, and inspiring our past, present, and future), and grounded in the principle of Tómiyeqw, we make thoughtful, ethical decisions that support learners, our community, and future generations. Rooted in Inclusion, Diversity, Kindness, Equity, and Innovation, and strengthened by our commitment to Reconciliation, well-being, and accountability, we prioritize responsible stewardship and long-term sustainability to support high-quality learning and organizational excellence.
We are seeking applications from collaborative, detail-oriented, and service-oriented payroll and benefits professionals committed to accuracy, compliance, and continuous improvement in public education. Reporting to the Assistant Secretary Treasurer, the Manager of Payroll and Benefits is responsible for the accurate and timely administration of the district’s payroll and benefits programs in accordance with district policies and procedures, collective agreements, Federal and Provincial legislation, and other relevant regulations. Lead and supervise the district’s payroll and benefits programs, ensuring accurate and timely administration of salaries, benefits, pensions, and related entitlements.
Support financial planning and oversight through cost analysis, benefit reconciliation, and coordination of the annual external audit.
Provide leadership and direction to payroll and benefits staff, and lead system, process, and documentation improvements.
Total rewards package includes competitive salary, perks, pension and professional development opportunities.




You are a collaborative and detail-oriented payroll and benefits professional with strong technical expertise in payroll, benefits, and pension administration. You demonstrate sound judgment, discretion, and excellent communication skills, and you work effectively with employees, administrators, union representatives, and external partners in a complex, unionized public-sector environment. You are comfortable interpreting collective agreements and legislation, enjoy solving problems, and contribute positively to a culture of service, accountability, and continuous improvement.
Post-secondary degree or diploma in Business Administration, Accounting, or a related discipline, and a Payroll Compliance Practitioner (PCP) designation or equivalent.
Minimum 5 years of recent, progressive payroll and benefits administration experience, including staff supervision, in a medium to large organization with multiple payrolls.
Experience in a unionized public-sector setting, preferably K–12 education.
Strong knowledge of payroll and benefits best practices and systems, with intermediate to advanced Microsoft Office skills.
If you’re ready to lead accurate, compliant, and service-focused payroll and benefits administration in a dynamic and growing school district, we encourage you to apply. Please ensure your application package includes copies of certificates and qualifications, and three recent and relevant references who can speak to your payroll, benefits, and leadership expertise.
Chilliwack School District is committed to diversity and inclusion. We encourage applications from candidates who self-identify as Indigenous, LGBTQIA2S+, a member of a visible minority, and/or a person with a disability.

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