Payroll assistant Jobs in Kelowna, BC

Payroll and Benefits Clerk - Temporary

It is acknowledged that Central Okanagan Public Schools operates within the unceded, Traditional Territory of the Okanagan syilx peoples. The School District enrolls approximately 25,500 students (including over 3,200 who self‑identify as having Indigenous ancestry). Central Okanagan Public Schools is located in the Central Okanagan encompassing the communities of Peachland, West Kelowna, Kelowna, and Lake Country. There are 50 school sites with 32 Elementary Schools, 8 Middle schools, 5 Secondary Schools, 3 Learning Centres, an Alternate Education School, and an Online Learning School (6-12). Central Okanagan Public Schools has an excellent reputation of providing outstanding, student-centered programs in a diverse and inclusive environment as well as offering a wide range of educational opportunities for its students and staff.

Under the supervision of the Payroll Manager and the Payroll and Benefits Coordinator, this position provides a full range of payroll and benefit services to 800–1200 employees within the School District.

Duties include :

• Collect, verify, enter and file time sheets.
• Maintain payroll databases and appropriate documentation supporting all payroll transactions.
• Prepare records of employment.
• Monitor and reconcile benefit payments and deductions and process benefit coverage changes.
• Discuss benefit options with employees and determine eligibility.
• Respond to inquiries and provide detailed and specialized information.

The successful candidate will possess the following qualifications :

The successful candidate must be :

The successful applicant will be expected to :

This is a temporary full‑time position beginning as soon as possible and continuing until January 2027, with a regular schedule of 35 hours per week at a wage rate of $34.36 per hour, plus eligibility for overtime compensation.

In addition to the hourly wage, the position includes :

Upon successful completion of the probationary period and attainment of seniority, temporary employees working 17.5 hours or more per week will also receive :

Qualified candidates are invited to apply online at https : / / buff.ly / VHHsqwC with a cover letter and a detailed resume, including three (3) professional references (names and phone numbers) and copies of certifications.

This position will remain open until filled; however, full consideration will be given to applications received by 8 am on November 3, 2025.

The Central Okanagan Public Schools thanks all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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