Payroll Assistant

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The Abbotsford School District is located on the traditional and unceded territory of the Semá : th First Nation and Mathxwí First Nation. With this, we respect the longstanding relationships that Indigenous Nations have to this land, as they are the original caretakers.

Why the Abbotsford School District?

Located in the heart of the Fraser Valley, the Abbotsford School District is a diverse and fast‑growing community, serving 20,000 students across 46 school sites. We are committed to providing a best‑in‑class educational experience through our four pillars of our strategic plan : student success, engaging opportunities, optimized resources, and a progressive workforce. As the city’s largest employer, with over 3,000 dedicated employees, we foster a collaborative and inclusive workplace through our core values of communication, integrity, teamwork, respect, and trust.

The current wage for this unionized position is $32.04 Per Hour. This is a 12-month, continuing position based out of the School Board Office building at 2790 Tims Street. Hours of work are Monday to Friday, 8 : 00 AM to 4 : 00 PM. This position is eligible to participate in the Extended Health & Dental Plan, as well as pension contributions to the Municipal Pension Plan. Please submit your application by Friday, December 22nd at 4 : 30 PM via the following method :

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Position Summary

Under the general direction of the Manager—Payroll, the Payroll Assistant is responsible for processing accurate semi‑monthly or bi‑weekly payrolls and related reports within payroll deadlines.

This position works closely with the Human Resources and Finance department to ensure benefit discrepancies are addressed, leaves and assignments are correctly set up with appropriate top‑up or vacation / sick banks, absences and replacements are entered correctly, cost centers accurately charged, and other information is verified when needed (i.e. : Support Staff Allowances, Teacher pay increments, Teacher Regulation Branch (TRB) fees authorized to be paid, Staffing for Ministry of Education forms, outside billing for Teacher‑On‑Call costs). In addition, the Payroll Assistant is responsible for reporting and remitting source deductions, benefit premiums, union dues, RRSP and pension contributions, and other Association or TRB dues. The Payroll Assistant is also responsible for the monthly reconciliation of all payroll and benefits general ledger accounts.

The job involves maintaining confidentiality in all matters to the School District and current, proficient knowledge of specialized payroll policy knowledge, Collective Agreements, District Policies, Government Legislation, Pension Acts, and Payroll procedures.

Responsibilities

Qualifications

Grade 12 diploma, or equivalent, supplemented by 2 years of post‑secondary training (ie. Payroll Compliance Practitioner’s designation). A minimum of 3 current years of payroll experience working for a large complex unionized environment is also required. A valid Class 5 BC Driver’s License. As well, incumbents also require the following :

Seniority Level

Not Applicable

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

Industries

Primary and Secondary Education and Education

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