Payroll and Benefits Clerk - Casual

It is acknowledged that Central Okanagan Public Schools operates within the unceded, Traditional Territory of the Okanagan syilx peoples.

The School District enrolls over 25,000 students (including approximately 3,200 students who self-identify as having First Nations, Metis, and / or Inuit ancestry from Canada).

Central Okanagan Public Schools is located in the Central Okanagan encompassing the communities of Peachland, West Kelowna, Kelowna, and Lake Country.

There are a total of 51 school sites with 33 Elementary Schools, 8 Middle schools, 5 Secondary Schools, 3 Learning Centres, an Alternate Education School, and an Online Learning School (K-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 students and staff.

We believe equity empowers each learner to thrive, holistically.

We invite applications for the position of :

Payroll and Benefits Clerk

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 1000-1500 unionized 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 information of a detailed and specialized nature.

The successful candidate will possess the following qualifications :

• completed Grade 12 (Senior Secondary School Graduation);
• Canadian Payroll Compliance Practitioner Certificate (consideration may be given to those willing to successfully complete the CPC Certificate within 18 months of start date);
• knowledge and experience with various payroll software programs;
• three (3) years’ experience preparing, processing and maintaining a variety of payroll and benefits packages in a medium to large multi-union environment;

knowledge and experience with data entry / keyboarding and with word processing skills.

The successful candidate must be :

• a self-starter and able to work with minimal supervision;
• able to work alone and work within a team environment;

able to understand how the payroll system integrates with the accounting system.

The successful applicant will be expected to :

• maintain a high quality of work including accuracy and dependability;
• have excellent verbal and written communication skills;
• maintain excellent interpersonal skills;
• maintain confidentiality;

complete the required District's Health and Safety training.

This is a casual employment and may lead to temporary or permanent full-time vacancies.

The hourly wage rate for this role is $34.36.

Qualified candidates are invited to apply online complete with cover letter and resume outlining relevant background and work experience and 3 professional references (names and contact information) and copies of certifications.

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