Job Description

It has come to our attention that various international organizations or individuals have been offering false employment opportunities at Aecon Group Inc. Aecon Group Inc. employment policies and processes involve interviews, and candidates who seek employment are never required to pay us any sum of money. To do so would be contrary to our business conduct guidelines and ethical practices. We also do not extend formal offers of employment or execute employment agreements through social media or social chat platforms.

We take this matter extremely seriously and are working with the appropriate authorities to shut down such fraudulent schemes. Please remain vigilant on this matter and report any suspicious outreach to your local authorities and email any concerns to aecon@aecon.com

Date:

Dec 16, 2025

Location:

Toronto, ON, CA

Operating Sector:

Finance

Position Title:

Payroll Specialist

Come Build Your Career at Aecon!

As a Canadian leader in infrastructure development, Aecon is safely and sustainably building what matters for future generations to thrive! We lead some of the most impactful infrastructure projects of our generation, at the forefront of transformational change in transportation and energy, and partnering every day to build, connect, power, and strengthen our communities.





At Aecon, you can count on:

Safety Always.

Our number one core value. If we can't do it safely, we don't do it at all.

Integrity.

We lead by example, with humility and courage.

Accountability.

We're passionate about delivering on our commitments.

Inclusion.

We provide equitable opportunities for everyone.




We lead the infrastructure industry with purpose, and our people are at the heart of everything we do. So, we invest in our people, just like they invest in us!


At Aecon we:


Ensure you and your family receive the services needed to

support your mental, emotional, and physical well-being.

Believe in helping you build your career through our

Aecon University and Leadership Programs.

Are committed to supporting and investing in inclusive work environments, through initiatives like Equity, Diversity & Inclusion training, our

Aecon Women in Trades and Aecon Diversity in Trades programs

, and our

Employee Resource Groups (ERGs)

to ensure we are building inclusion into every aspect of our culture at Aecon. Are a

leader in sustainable construction

. With a strong commitment to operating responsibly by

minimizing our impact

on the environment and surrounding communities.




Our business success relies on strong execution and continuous improvement - driven by the diversity, expertise and teamwork of our people. We're always searching the globe for innovative, collaborative minds to join our best-in-class Aecon community!

What is the Opportunity:

As a Specialist, Payroll Unions, reporting to the Payroll Supervisor, you will play a key role in supporting the union payroll team. Your expertise will ensure accurate payments and comprehensive reporting for Aecon and its union partners, contributing to smooth payroll operations. Please note, this is an 18-month contract opportunity.

What You'll Do Here:

Respond to inquiries from Corporate, Work Sites, HR, Vendors and Audit Act as a subject matter expert to answer questions, research, and provide support to the HCM & Payroll team Remit and reconcile union payments and burdens with accuracy and in a timely manner Review and reconcile union statements on a monthly basis Ensure accuracy of union retro calculations Set up and test new Union rates and benefits as per Collective Bargaining Agreements Maintain and test Union Rate Changes Liaise with Unions and Government Agencies Research and respond to third party audit inquiries in a timely manner Support new company set ups and ensure the system is configured accurately as per the collective agreements Foster a continuous improvement mindset by recognizing and initiating process improvements Provide second-level support on escalation of customer service and vendor related service issues. Work on projects as required

What You Bring to the Team:

Post secondary education in an Accounting related field Completion or working towards NPI payroll designation preferred 3+ years experience working in a unionized payroll environment Demonstrated ability to work in SAP HCM & Payroll Advanced proficiency in Excel and Business Objects Exceptional multi-tasking skills and able to work accurately under tight time constraints Thorough working knowledge and experience with Trade Unions is required Possess a high attention to detail, accuracy, and data integrity Technical systems skills, as relates to payroll/HR, with third party payroll providers and HR/Payroll systems Strong communication skills and organizational skills Demonstrated ability to multi-task, probe, analyze, and solve complex problems




Aecon fosters diversity, inclusion and belonging within and across our organization. We welcome all to apply including, women, visible minorities, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity.



We are committed to adhering to the objectives and requirements outlined in the Accessible Canada Act (ACA), and to meeting the accessibility needs of persons with disabilities in a timely manner. Through the implementation of the requirements of the ACA and its applicable regulations, appropriate accommodations will be provided upon request throughout the interview and hiring process.



As part of our commitment to fair and transparent hiring practices, Aecon may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in screening and reviewing candidates. These tools are applied responsibly and in accordance with applicable privacy laws and Aecon's AI Usage Policy. All final decisions are made by qualified Aecon team members.