Job Description

As a central hub in the Metro Vancouver area, the City of New Westminster delivers a broad spectrum of urban services to over 92,000 residents. New Westminster is rich in history with a viable and thriving economy and has a population representative of the diversity of the region. The City is staffed by talented and dedicated employees who work together to achieve its strategic vision. We have earned a proud reputation for civic leadership, service delivery, and outstanding employee relations.

Are you an organized, multi-tasking team player who thrives in the deadline driven environment of payroll and enjoys helping others in solving problems or resolving issues? If this is you, please join us as a member of our professional team that processes bi-weekly payrolls for 1600 plus employees covering 4 collective agreements. Your role will include performing moderately complex clerical work in the accurate preparation, calculation and completion of Municipal payrolls for all employees of the City and affiliated Boards.

I f you have the following characteristics and qualifications, we want to hear from you!
• Grade 12 supplemented by completion of the National Payroll Institute – Payroll Compliance Practitioner and at least 3 years of related experience in a unionized computerized payroll environment. Must be a member in good standing with the National Payroll Institute.
• Knowledge of the methods, practices and principles used in the preparation, calculation and processing of payrolls; and of the rules, regulations and legislation applicable to same.
• Ability to understand, interpret and apply regulations, rules and collective agreements as applicable to Municipal payroll operations.
• Ability to effectively liaise with and establish and maintain effective working relationships with a variety of internal and external contacts on matters related to the work.
• Ability to exercise tact and diplomacy in explaining payroll calculations and related collective agreement provisions and legislative requirements.
• Demonstrated ability to use analytical and problem solving skills in completing the work.
• Ability to pass and maintain a satisfactory Police Information Check.