Payroll Administrator

Job Description

Payroll Administrator

Competition Number: 26/20

Posting Scope: Internal (Open to current City of Victoria employees only)

Posted Date: January 22, 2026

Closing Date: January 29, 2026, 4:30 PM PST

Department: Finance

Posting Type: Continuous (Regular Full-Time)

Work schedule: Monday to Friday (35 hour work week)

Salary: $41.51 per hour, Pay Grade 11

Job Code: 4117

Employee Group: This is a CUPE Local 50 position

Number of Vacancies: 1

POSITION FUNCTION

Prepare payrolls for salaried and hourly paid employees.

KEY DUTIES

Maintain payroll master records including employee name, pay rate, benefits and deductions; calculate adjustments such as senior pay and manual cheques; batch, verify and post as required; balance payroll totals to controls; record cheques and direct deposits in cheque register.

Reconcile and remit payroll deductions such as income tax, CPP, EI, superannuation, medical, dental, extended health, group life, charitable donations and savings bonds; assist in the preparation of T4 slips, pension reports and other payroll year-end requirements; maintain and reconcile WCB claims; calculate and remit WCB premiums.

Administer and maintain benefits such as medical, extended health, dental and collect benefits due from employees on leave or retired; calculate and apply garnishee and family maintenance orders; maintain vacation and sick leave entitlements and usage and follow up on overpaid benefits; monitor temporary appointments to ensure correct payments.

Respond to payroll and benefit enquiries from staff, unions, departments and outside agencies; prepare forms and reports such as records of employment and WCB earnings information; prepare financial analyses and reconciliations as required.

Perform related duties where qualified.

INDEPENDENCE

Work is performed according to established schedules, policies and procedures or is assigned by supervisor.

Work is reviewed through discussion with supervisor.

Deviations from established policies and procedures are referred to supervisor with recommendations.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Physical Effort:

Touch keying with a calculator. (often)

Sit with arms unsupported while keyboarding. (occasional)

Mental Effort:

Meet multiple payroll and outside agency deadlines. (frequent)

Short periods of intense concentration while processing payroll. (frequent)

Short periods of intense concentration while performing reconciliations and analyses. (often)

Visual/Auditory Effort:

Focus on a variety of source data and computer for short periods. (often)

Work Environment:

Office.

KEY SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Strong understanding of Payroll legislation

Organize work.

Understand and apply various accounting techniques related to payroll.

Ability to meet strict payroll processing deadlines.

Working level operation of current City of Victoria spreadsheet programs.

Use calculators with speed and accuracy.

Maintain accurate records.

Maintain effective working relationships.

Communicate effectively verbally and in writing.

QUALIFICATIONS

Formal Education, Training and Occupational Certification:

High school graduation.

Second level CGA/CMA program. (2 years)

PCP (Payroll Compliance Practitioner)

Experience:

2 years of related experience.

or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

OTHER:

Maybe requested to substitute in a more senior position.

To apply for this opportunity, you will need to create an online profile or log back into our career portal at - only online submissions will be considered. All applications must be submitted online by 4:30 pm on the closing date noted on the posting. Please be prepared to provide proof of qualifications as outlined in your resume.

The City of Victoria is committed to integrating equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility into our programs, policies, spaces, and services. Our goal is to cultivate a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects the community we serve and aim to become. Individuals who are Indigenous, racialized, immigrants, persons with disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA , or facing any additional barriers are encouraged to apply. Accommodations will be available upon request throughout the application and selection process.

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