Payroll Coordinator

Description

Payroll Coordinator

Reference #:2026-130

Strong. Proud. Uplifting.

At Ornge, we believe that ordinary people can do extraordinary things.

Each day, we connect communities with critical care across Ontario, Canada. In the air and by land, our teams deliver equity in emergency response, uplifting the lives of those in our care.

We are excited to onboard individuals who bring energy, enthusiasm, and professionalism to our growing group of difference-makers and life-changers.

Discover Ontario, Canada, and an exciting career with Ornge.

Position Title

Payroll Coordinator

Department/Section

Corporate Services

Employment Status

Contract Full Time

Up to 12 months

Targeted HiringRange

$62,459-$74,170

Salary Range

$62,459-$85,881

Work Mode

Hybrid (3 Days In-Office Per Week)

Existing Vacancy

Yes

Location

5310 Explorer Drive, Mississauga

Hours of Work

37.5 hours/week

Posting Open Date

October 30, 2026

Posting Close Date

November 6, 2026

The targeted salary range is supplemented by a competitive total rewards package. The salary offered to the successful candidate will consider a wide array of factors such as the individual’s skillset, level of experience applicable to the role and internal equity considerations.

Uplifting Your Career at Ornge

Join a team where accuracy, collaboration, and service make a real impact. Ornge is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Payroll Coordinator to support the timely and accurate processing of payroll for employees across both unionized and non-unionized environments. In this role, you will maintain payroll records in accordance with Ornge policies, Collective Bargaining Agreements, and applicable provincial and federal legislation, helping ensure employees are paid correctly and on time.

This opportunity is ideal for a payroll professional with 2-3 years of experience who has obtained, or is working toward, their Payroll Compliance Practitioner (PCP) designation and is looking to grow their career within a dynamic and high-performing Payroll team. You'll gain valuable exposure to payroll processing, benefits administration, reconciliations, year-end activities, and collective agreement interpretation while working alongside a knowledgeable and supportive payroll team. If you're passionate about delivering exceptional service, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and are looking to advance your payroll career, this role offers the opportunity to develop your expertise while supporting a critical function within the organization.

Key Accountabilities:

• Prepare payroll for processing by reviewing reports, validating data, completing required corrections, and seeking clarification as needed to ensure accurate and timely payroll administration.
• Collect, verify and accurately enter payroll data into ADP Workforce Now (WFN) system.
• Ensure payroll activities are compliant in accordance with Collective Bargaining Agreements (CBAs), internal polices and provincial/federal legislation.
• Maintain payroll records and respond to payroll-related inquires in a timely and professional manner.
• Investigates and resolve employee inquires related to pay, benefits, pension, leaves of absence, and other payroll-related matters.
• Support year-end and new-year payroll activities within ADP Workforce Now including payroll schedule updates, pay date configuration, testing CCP, EI & Pension) and carry-over processing.
• Assist with the reconciliation of uniondues deductions, pension contributions, benefits invoices and WSIB remittances.
• Participate in testing/implementation of new payroll codes, and system changes to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Collaborate with Human Resources, Finance and other stakeholders to support payroll operations.

Qualifications:

• Post‑secondary diploma or degree in Business, Accounting, Payroll, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and hands‑on payroll experience.
• 2-3 years of payroll experience in a Payroll Coordinator or similar role.
• PCP (Payroll Compliance Professional) designation or actively working towards obtaining this designation.
• Experience in processing payroll through the full payroll cycle.
• Hands on experience using ADP Workforce Now (WFN) for payroll administration and processing.
• Highly organized and detail-oriented with strong communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaborate with payroll team and other cross-functional stakeholders.
• Adaptable to managing multiple priorities, changing business needs, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience working in a unionized environment and interpreting Collective Bargaining Agreements (CBAs) is considered an asset.

Total Rewards:

• Health and Dental Benefit Plan Automatic Enrollment.
• 24/7 Employee and Family Assistance Program.
• 4% in lieu of vacation.
• Premium Defined Benefits Pension Plan Optional Enrollment.
• PERKS! Employee Promotional Programs relating to personal phone plans, furniture, home/car insurance, travel, fitness,attractions and more!

At Ornge, we are:

• Community connectors.
• Equity in healthcare.
• Strong in our convictions.
• Proud of the services we provide.
• Uplifting in our mission, values, and services.

You can expect us to be:

• Competitive in pay, benefitsand more.
• Promoters of diversity.
• Champions of inclusivity and accessibility.
• Committed to your career advancement.
• A tight-knit, supportive culture.

A bit about you:

• You are driven by our collective desire to make a difference.
• Excited by problem solving and excels at in-the-moment decision making.
• Teamwork has always been where you thrive.
• You are ready to put your skills into action in a fast-paced environment.