Payroll Assistant (Term for a period of up to 6-months) in Vancouver, British Columbia

JOIN US IN CHARTING A COURSE TO A MORESUSTAINABLE FUTURE

Join an organization that plays a critical role in Canada’s
economy. At the Vancouver Fraser Port Authority, we focus on doing the
incredible work it takes to become the world’s most sustainable port.

The Vancouver Fraser Port Authority is responsible for the
stewardship of the Port of Vancouver, Canada’s largest and most diversified
port. Our mandate as a Canada Port Authority, as set out by the Canada Marine
Act, is to enable Canada’s trade objectives, ensuring goods are moved safely
and responsibly through the Port of Vancouver. That means providing
infrastructure and ensuring the safe and efficient movement of marine traffic
and cargo within the port. It also means we carry out reviews of proposed activities
and developments on federal port lands and waters to determine whether a
project can go ahead without impacts to the environment and community that
cannot be mitigated.

We are committed to diversity, inclusion, and
sustainability. We believe in creating a workplace that reflects the richness
of our community and empowers all employees to reach their full potential.

As the PayrollAssistant , your primary responsibility is to support the payroll function,
including production of the bi-weekly and monthly payroll, processing benefit
payments and remittances and secondarily, to support the payroll related
impacts from employee changes, compensation or general human resources
activities.

What youdo:

• Perform and support full cycle payroll processing functions in anaccurate and timely manner, and deal with inquiries and resolve issues bycontacting appropriate internal and external customers, etc.

• Ensure adherence to current legislation, internal payroll policies andcollective agreement provisions, and accounting principles and practices whilemaintaining complete and accurate payroll records.

• Verify and review timesheets, ensuring accuracy and compliance withinternal policies and relevant labor laws.

• Calculate wages, bonuses, overtime, and other payroll componentsincluding any retroactive or other payments.

• Troubleshoot any payroll processing issues (e.g., creating new codes,wage and benefit tables updates).

• Perform reconciliation of accounts and remittances, create and enterjournal vouchers, prepare month-end and year-end reports, and conduct allperiod-end responsibilities, as assigned.

• Assist in preparing payroll reports, including year-end reports,payroll reconciliations, and payroll tax filings.

• Ensure correctness and completeness of data transfer to and from other systemsand communicates issues with the appropriate departments.

• Assist in identifying and implementing process improvements, asrequired.

• Stay up to date with payroll regulations, tax laws, and industry bestpractices to ensure compliance.

What you bring:

• Youhave completed the Payroll Compliance Practitioner (PCP) certification from theNational Payroll Institute or have completed one (1) year of part time studiesin Accounting or Finance from a recognized technical institution or college.

• Youwill possess a minimum of two (2) years of related experience in a computerizedpayroll system, preferably in a unionized environment, and have experienceprocessing in-house payroll.

• Youwill have excellent computer skills in spreadsheet applications (Excel) andword processing applications (Word).

• Youare a customer-oriented individual with excellent interpersonal andcommunication skills.

• Youare a team player with the ability to work effectively and positively with bothstaff and outside contacts.

• Youare highly analytical, with excellent organizational and problem-solvingskills, with the flexibility to adapt and respond to changing workloads and priorities.

• Youpossess strong numerical skills, excellent attention to detail, the ability tohandle sensitive information confidentiality and the ability to thinkanalytically while troubleshooting.

What we offer:

We offer a robust total rewards package
including:

• Market-competitivebase salaries and variable incentive plan

• Generousand inclusive benefits offering including retirement benefits plan

• Flexibleremote work program

• Earnedtime off program

• Paidvacation and personal care leave

• Learning,development, and advancement opportunities

• Onsitegym with towel service in a national landmark in the heart of Vancouver’swaterfront

• Friendly,unique, and respectful workplace

Location: Vancouver, Canada

Job type: Bargaining Unit,
Full-Time, Temporary, Hybrid.

Working environment: Normal office
conditions.

This is Canadian-based employment,and it is expected that all employees maintain legal entitlement to work inCanada. Applicants selected to move forward in the hiring process may besubject to background checks, including but not limited to criminal record,credit, and/or reference checks.

At the Vancouver Fraser Port Authority, we are dedicated toemployment equity and a workplace reflective of the diversity of our portcommunity. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates includingwomen, persons with disabilities, Indigenous peoples, and members of visibleminorities. Reasonable accommodation can be provided in the selection processand while working with the port authority. If you require support applying toour openings, please contact us at [email protected] .

We recognize and acknowledge that we are located on the traditionalterritories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səlilwətaɬ(Tsleil-Waututh) Nations. To learn more about our indigenous relations andcommitment to reconciliation, please visit our website (https://www.portvancouver.com/community/indigenous-relations/) .