Job Description

University Casual Pool

The University of Northern British Columbia (UNBC) is a dynamic and progressive institution with an innovative approach to education, supported by advanced technologies. As we strive for excellence in the educational enrichment of our students, UNBC offers a friendly, supportive, and stimulating work environment.


Payroll Assistants are sought in the Casual Pool to support the accurate and timely processing of bi-weekly salary payroll and bi-weekly hourly payroll, while ensuring compliance with all statutory obligations and requirements. Casual Payroll Assistants are part of a pool of casual employees sharing a commitment to the employee experience. They offer excellent administrative support and client service, contributing to the success of the University.

Responsibilities

Duties include but are not limited to:


Biweekly payroll processing, including data entry of exception earnings for the salary pay, data entry of leave forms, and entering and reconciling timesheets for hourly pay; Reviewing and analyzing Banner data for new and changed student contracts prior to payroll processing, including verification of wages or salary, deduction set up, and changes to bank account and/or personal information; Administrating UNBC Ellucian Workflow for employee leave forms; Filing and maintaining biweekly payroll records; Providing backup support to the Payroll Officer; Assisting other Payroll staff and management as required in regular day-to-day activities or special projects; and Providing general office administration including front desk reception.

Qualifications

The successful candidate will possess the following:


A one-year certificate in Business Administration together with a minimum of one-year current payroll related experience; Demonstrated knowledge of the Employment Standards Act and Canada Revenue Agency's rules and regulations, combined with good working knowledge of basic accounting principles; Experience in payroll with computerized payroll systems, preferably Banner or comparable relational database; Proficiency in word processing, spreadsheet, and database software (i.e. MS word, Excel, and Access); A proven task oriented mindset; The ability to work well in a collaborative environment, and under pressure of critical deadlines; A strong customer service focus, excellent communication, and organizational skills; and Accuracy and a firm commitment to confidentiality.

Preference will be given to candidates who hold the NPI Payroll Compliance Practitioner (PCP) Certification or are working towards this certification. A background in a unionized workplace and University environment is an asset.


An equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.

Salary

This position has been classified at a Grade 4, $28.18/hr. The casual hourly rate of pay shall be at Step 1 for the Grade when filling a position that has been rated by the Job Evaluation Committee.


As part of our Casual Pool, employees are available on an on-call basis and may be called in to assist during peak periods, vacation, or sick leave coverage. Normal hours of work are between 8:30am - 4:30pm Monday through Friday.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Employment Equity

The University of Northern British Columbia is fully committed to creating and maintaining an equitable, diverse, and inclusive environment that is accessible to all. We are devoted to ensuring a welcoming, safe, and inclusive campus free from harassment, bullying, and discrimination. This commitment is woven into our motto and mission. In the Dakelh language, UNBC's motto 'En Cha Huna translates to "they also live" and means respect for all living things. Through the respect for all living things, we are able to grow and learn better together, each bringing our own unique individual differences and contributions to inspire leaders for tomorrow by influencing the world today.


Employment equity requires that we remove barriers and overcome both direct and indirect discrimination. In this way, the pool of excellent candidates increases substantially. We encourage applications from members of groups that have been marginalized on any grounds enumerated under the B.C. Human Rights Code, including sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, racialization, disability, political belief, religion, marital or family status, age, and/or status as a First Nation, Metis, Inuit, or Indigenous person.

About UNBC

Since its founding in 1990, the University of Northern British Columbia (UNBC) has emerged as one of Canada's best small research-intensive universities, with a passion for teaching, discovery, people, and the North. UNBC's excellence is derived from community-inspired research, hands-on learning, and alumni who are leading change around the world.


Since time immemorial, Indigenous peoples have walked gently on the diverse traditional territories where the University of Northern British Columbia community is grateful to live, work, learn, and play. We are committed to building and nurturing relationships with Indigenous peoples, we acknowledge their traditional lands, and we thank them for their hospitality. UNBC's largest campus in Prince George is located on the traditional unceded territory of the Lheidli T'enneh, in the spectacular landscape near the geographic centre of beautiful British Columbia.


UNBC consistently ranks in the top three in its category in the annual Maclean's university rankings. UNBC also recently placed among the top five per cent of higher education institutions worldwide by the Times Higher Education World University Rankings.


With a diverse student population, the University is friendly, inclusive, and supportive. Prince George is a city of ~80,000 people with impressive cultural, educational, and recreational amenities. For more information about living and working in Prince George, please refer to http://www.unbc.ca/experience and https://moveupprincegeorge.ca. Make your mark with this leading post-secondary institution.

To Apply

Applicants should create an applicant profile and apply on this position by uploading and submitting a cover letter and resume. This position is part of CUPE Local 3799 and is an on-campus position, based at the Prince George campus.


The University of Northern British Columbia is committed to employment equity and encourages applications from the four designated groups (women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, and members of visible minorities) as well as the 2SLGBTQ+ communities and individuals with intersectional identities.


Persons with disabilities, who anticipate needing accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, may contact UNBC Health & Wellbeing at employeewellbeing@unbc.ca.Any personal information provided will be maintained in confidence.

Internal applicants from CUPE Local 3799 will be given priority consideration

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. We thank all applicants for their interest in UNBC however, only those applicants selected for further consideration will be contacted.


Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis and as casual assignments become

available. If you would like to withdraw your application, you may do so by contacting

hrecruit@unbc.ca.