Accounting assistant Jobs in Fernie, BC

Elk Valley Resources (EVR) operates four steelmaking coal mines that employ over 5,000 people in the Elk Valley of British Columbia. We are committed to responsible resource development, environmental performance and building strong partnerships with communities and Indigenous Peoples.

EVR is proud to be part of the Glencore Group, contributing to a global portfolio of operations with a history that dates back more than 100 years in Canada.

Are you looking for a new career opportunity? Join our team.

Application Deadline : January 19, 2026

What we offer :

At EVR, we're dedicated to supporting our workforce on their unique career journeys.

EVR recognizes our employees' skills, competencies, and performance and offers opportunities with competitive compensation and benefits. We also aim to promote employee health and wellness and provide opportunities for professional development.

We believe in the power of diversity and strive each day to create a workplace where each individual is valued and respected for their contributions.

We also believe that our employees are the reason we are accomplishing great things and are committed to supporting them through our many different programs.

About the role :

Reporting to the Payroll Specialist, the Administrative Assistant, Payroll collects, verifies and processes Payroll information. They are the first point of contact for employees with questions or issues related to their pay or benefits.

To be successful, we are looking for someone with effective interpersonal and communication skills. Someone who is organized, has strong attention to detail, is adaptable, eager to learn, and able to prioritize contending demands in a fast-paced environment.

Join us in the breathtaking Elk Valley of British Columbia. Here you will find outdoor adventure at your fingertips. Whether it's biking and skiing, or the laid-back atmosphere of fishing and hiking, there is something for everyone! Working a compressed work week with alternating Fridays off, come experience what work life balance is all about!

In this role you will :

• Participate in and adhere to health and safety programs and policies
• Assist with new hire onboarding
• Monitor Time and Attendance exceptions, ensuring all exceptions are cleared prior to time export
• Responsible for time entry of training courses, mine rescue and other exceptions
• Assist in the preparation of Payroll in accordance with the Employee Handbook, CBA, BC Employment Standards and all other government legislation
• Assist in month end reporting and close for Payroll
• Assist in annual preparation and reconciliation of taxable benefits and T4 / T4A’s
• Assist with updating and standardizing Payroll business process documents, training documents and checklists
• Respond to queries from employees and other departments

Benefits :

Requirements :

The actual base salary offered is determined based on the successful candidate’s relevant experience, skills, and competencies and considers internal equity.

To all applicants, your interest and effort are sincerely appreciated. While we thank everyone for their application, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Successful candidates must be willing to satisfy the pre-employment requirements of a pre-employment drug screen and three professional references.

About EVR

EVR is a Canadian steelmaking coal producer. We take our responsibilities to our people, to society and to the environment seriously. The high-quality steelmaking coal EVR produces is an essential input for steel that can be used for constructing products such as wind turbines and critical infrastructure including rail, bridges, hospitals and schools.

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