Job Description

Job Summary

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The Payroll Officer is responsible for timely and accurate preparation and production of all payroll. The Payroll Officer calculates, processes, and produces employee pay cheques. The incumbent reviews documentation submitted for payment of employees, ensuring compliance with established payroll and accounting practices and standards, statutory regulations, collective agreements and University policies.The incumbent liaises with Human Resources and other departments when investigating and responding to queries regarding payroll.

Qualifications

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Payroll Compliance Practitioner (PCP) designation or Payroll Administrator Certificate Completion of one-year recognized accounting courses (i.e. CPA) or completion of the first year of an accounting/business program at an accredited post-secondary institution. Four (4) years related payroll experience Ability to maintain confidentiality. Experience and advanced knowledge of spreadsheets, databases and payroll systems such as Banner, MS Office Demonstrated working knowledge of an integrated computer payroll, human resources and accounting system. Understanding of Collective Agreement, University policy, and statutory requirements. Demonstrated ability to work with minimal supervision, establishing priorities and meeting deadlines. Proven ability to communicate professionally and effectively in person and in writing with faculty, staff, administrators, auditors, Ministry and agency officials and the public. Demonstrated attention to detail and organizational skills. Proven ability to recognize, analyze and resolve problems. Demonstrated effective interpersonal skills, ability to develop, establish and maintain effective working relationships, and work cooperatively in a team environment. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be acceptable.

About UFV

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The University of the Fraser Valley is located on the traditional territory of the Halq'emeylem-speaking peoples. We express our gratitude and respect for the honour of living and working in Sto:lo Tem:exw (Sto:lo Land; Sto:lo World). In all that we do, UFV strives to support and honour the Sto:lo peoples goals of self-determination and well-being on these lands. A commitment to Indigenization and Reconciliation is core to our institutional Vision and Integrated Strategic Plan: IYAQAWTXW -- which means House of Transformation. This commitment includes the goal of centering Indigenous ways of knowing throughout our organization, recognizing our responsibilities to community, and a multi-year plan to increase the number of Indigenous faculty, staff, and administrators working at UFV.


UFV has campus locations in Abbotsford, Chilliwack, Mission, and Hope in the beautiful British Columbia, and in Chandigarh, India. Recognized as one of BC's top employers, UFV offers a combination of career and lifestyle benefits. Join a team of 1,400 passionate professionals who value integrity, inclusivity and excellence. At UFV, you will serve a vibrant community and shape the future of 15,000 students.


Indigenization, equity, and diversity are essential to our work as a university. A diverse community fosters the inclusion of voices that have been historically underrepresented and marginalized. At UFV, we are committed to recruiting a diverse workforce that represents the community we proudly serve. We encourage applications from Indigenous peoples, members of groups that experience discrimination due to race, colour, place of origin, ancestry, and/or religion, persons who identify as women and 2SLGBTQ+, and persons with disabilities. We invite applicants to complete a confidential self-identification survey as part of the application process. All questions are voluntary, with an option to decline to answer. Information will be used to support efforts to broaden the diversity of the recruitment process, and results are not shared with the selection committee. Inquiries about the survey may be directed to careers@ufv.ca. Learn more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion.


All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. In an effort to be both environmentally and fiscally responsible, UFV will contact only candidates receiving an interview. We thank all applicants for considering UFV for employment. Shortlisted applicants may be required to undergo a criminal record check and/ or a verification of their education credentials.


UFV is committed to the principle of equity in employment.