Job Description

POSTING: DOC26085


Senior Payroll and Benefits Officer - Band 5


Permanent


LOCATION: Fort McMurray Public School Division Office


HOURS: 7.0 per day


START DATE: As soon as possible


SALARY: $30.82 - $32.60 + Living Allowance


CLOSING DATE: September 9, 2025

JOB QUALIFICATION:

As per attached job description

Desired Qualifications: Goal oriented and ability to meet deadlines.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:

Resumes and other relevant documents will be accepted on our website by clicking employment opportunities and on the "APPLY" tab for the specific posting and follow the application instructions. THIS IS THE PREFERRED METHOD TO RECEIVE APPLICATIONS.


If you have any questions regarding this posting you may email hr@fmpsd.ab.ca.

The successful candidate will be required to provide a criminal record check which will be reviewed to ensure suitability of the candidate for the position.

FMPSD may contact past and present employers for references. All FMPSD employees are expected to be computer literate; this includes fluency with e-mail, internet, MS Office, Google mail, docs and sheets.


Only those applications submitted and received by 4 pm on the closing date will be considered for this position.

DIVISION - SENIOR PAYROLL AND BENEFIT OFFICER - BAND 5

ROLE SUMMARY

Payroll and Benefits Officers will report to the Accounting Supervisor. The officers will ensure timely and accurate payment, and communication of benefit coverage, of all Division staff in accordance with the Collective Agreements.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

Payroll

Maintain and update personnel and payroll records in accordance with all federal and provincial laws and regulations.


Prepare payrolls for all staff and submit source deductions to the Receiver General.


Prepare reports of Statistics Canada and the Receiver General.


Prepare Receiver General source deductions and other account reconciliations after each payroll. Process CUPE vacation entitlements and teacher pay-outs.


Preparation of Records of Employment and T4's as per Federal Legislation.


Benefits

Orient new staff to the benefits program and ensure appropriate enrollment. Respond to staff inquiries regarding benefits. Input and update all benefits and deduction records for all active employees. Prepare Benefits Payroll for all personnel on leave and for retirees. Reconcile month end records or payroll deductions and benefits, and remit to governing agencies. Provide assistance on Local Authorities Pension Plan, health benefits and insurance claims. Coordinate the short term sick leave and Worker Compensation Benefits (WCB) coverage with the Long Term Disability Plan. Provide information to staff on short term sick leave and LTD applications as required. Reconcile taxable benefits accounts applicable to T4s.

EDUCATION

High School Diploma, plus Accounting or Human Resources Diploma/Certificate. Three to five years experience in related field preferred. Other Canadian accredited post-secondary education, and/or past experience and training related to the role, may be considered when base requirements are not met.

SKILLS / ABILITIES

Excellent communication skills and proficiency in spoken and written English. Accurate keyboarding (minimum 50 wpm). Highly organized; able to set deadlines, multi-task, problem solve, use time wisely to meet deadlines. Maintain confidentiality. Computer skills to work within district applications and district communication.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Work in the fast paced office environment to meet strict deadlines. Work collaboratively and cross train regularly with other Payroll/Benefits staff. Time sensitive operational requirements.

DISCLAIMER

This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature of the work performed within this job. It is not designed to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications.
Updated January 12, 2017 2