ASSISTANT MANAGER, PAYROLL 

Victoria 

The Opportunity 

As a key member of a results-driven, high performance team, you provide assistance in the management and coordination of all aspects of payroll function to ensure accurate and timely payment of employee wages, pension, benefits and payroll taxes. You work closely with various departments at BC Ferries by providing subject matter expertise for emerging issues and new initiatives.   

You play a key role in the development and implementation of policies, objectives and strategic goals for the department, ensuring effectiveness of internal controls, keeping current with developments in payroll process, technology and relevant legislation.  

The Role 

Reporting to the Manager, Payroll, you add value and are energized by key areas of oversight such as:   

• Providing daily guidance and support to payroll department staff to ensure the accuracy and timeliness of the semi-monthly payroll processes 
• Participating in hiring, training and performance management of department staff 
• Providing subject matter expertise on payroll processes, policies and procedures to internal and external clients 
• Ensuring staff have appropriate training and that procedures are documented and maintained 
• Providing daily guidance and support to Payroll Accounting Analyst, Payroll Technician, Payroll Support Clerk and Senior Payroll Analyst
• Providing guidance to the Payroll Team Lead in the resolution of complex pay enquiries 
• Participating in the development of strategic goals for the department with a view to streamlining processes and maximizing productivity 
• Ensuring compliance with internal controls and identifies changes to processes requiring changes to internal control procedures 
• Keeping current with developments in payroll practices, technologies and relevant legislative changes 
• Reviewing reconciliations and remittances to ensure accuracy and completeness 
• Responsible for production and issuing of statutory reports, including T4's and T4A's and all year-end, adjustments, Pension Corporation Reports, W.C.B. Reports, etc. 
• Developing reports, analysis, and provides information as required to support quarter and fiscal year end processes and audits 

What you bring to the team 

• Minimum Payroll Compliance Practitioner (PCP) designation under the National Payroll Institute and working towards completion of Payroll Leadership Professional (PLP) - formerly Certified Payroll Manager (CPM) 
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or other related field considered an asset 
• Minimum of 4 to 6 years’ payroll experience in a complex computerized payroll environment, extensive knowledge of payroll practices 
• Minimum of 1 to 3 years’ training and supervisory experience 
• 4 to 6 years’ experience with complex payroll matters (preferred) 
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word, including date manipulation, analysis and reporting (e.g., formulas, pivot tables, VLOOKUP) 
• Proficient in using various software applications and systems at an intermediate level to support payroll processing and reporting tasks.  
• Demonstrates enthusiasm for team success through effective leadership, coaching, and motivation 
• Strong communicator with excellent analytical and critical-thinking skills 
• Ensures accuracy and attention to detail in all work 
• Highly organized with the ability to prioritize tasks efficiently 
• Capable of meeting strict and often conflicting deadlines effectively 

Join us! 

If this sounds like your next great career move, please submit your cover letter and resume. This posting will remain open until filled. 

Additional information 

The target salary range: $77,300 - $96,600 per annum. The starting salary is determined based on the successful candidate’s knowledge, experience and internal equity. Starting salary may exceed the target range on exceptional basis. 

"We connect communities and customers to people and places important in their lives”

At BC Ferries, our employees are our most important assets in delivering our commitment to customer safety, service and satisfaction. BC Ferries supports employment equity and diversity in the workplace and we encourage applications from all qualified individuals including women, visible minorities, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, persons of diverse sexual orientation, gender identity or expression (LGBTQ2S+), and others who reflect our ever-changing workplace. 

We appreciate the interest of all applicants; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.