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Payroll Assistant

Employer
Waterloo Regional Police Service
Location
Cambridge, Ontario
Salary
36.52/hour
Closing date
Sep 28, 2021

With more than 1000 sworn and civilian members, the Waterloo Regional Police Service (WRPS) requires a temporary (18-month contract) full-time Payroll Assistant. The WRPS delivers exceptional police services to more than 575,000 residents. The Waterloo Region is a vital and prosperous community in Southern Ontario that offers the unique combination of a growing urban centre surrounded by four rural communities. You will work in a community proud of its diversity, and within an organization focused on its people.

As the PAYROLL ASSISTANT…  

You Will:

  • Process payroll for all members on a biweekly basis;
  • Maintain records of member attendance and leaves of absences using the payroll system, and time and attendance management system (TAMS);
  • Interpret and apply Collective Agreements in relation to compensation using multiple salary tables;
  • Audit weekly time cards for errors and omissions to ensure accuracy;
  • Provide information to members on payroll-related matters;
  • Work with our Human Resources Branch to ensure contractual changes and salary tables are reflected in the payroll and TAMS systems and maintain employee records;
  • Calculate, reconcile, and distribute information for financial payouts; and
  • Compile statistical reports, statements, and summaries related to pay and attendance.

You Have:

  • Comprehensive knowledge of payroll regulations and administration, basic accounting principles and practices, and payroll software, procedures, and protocols;
  • Successfully completed a College diploma in a business-related field with a CPA Level II Certification; or three years’ experience in payroll administration. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered;
  • Compensation experience in a unionized environment, working with Collective Agreements;
  • Knowledge of applicable legislation including the Employment Standards Act, OMERS regulations, the Income Tax Act, and any Provincial and Federal regulations pertaining to payroll;
  • Excellent interpersonal and communications skills, including excellent writing and proofreading skills;
  • Experience using Microsoft Office programs, including: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook; and
  • A valid Class “G” Ontario Driver’s License, with no more than six (6) demerit points.

You Are:

  • Able to acquire knowledge of general policies, practices, and procedures established for WRPS;
  • Able to travel to various locations within the Region and occasionally attend training outside of the Region;
  • Able to meet police security clearance requirements and maintain confidentiality;
  • Able to participate as an effective team member, and support and project values compatible with the organization; and
  • Able to meet testing requirements for the position.

For further details about this position and a complete job description, please visit our website www.wrps.on.ca.

Why join WRPS? 

  • Ongoing professional development
  • Excellent benefits and pension
  • Dynamic, exciting work environment
  • Strong, supportive leadership
  • Employee fitness and wellness programs
  • 2021 hourly rate: $36.52/hour

If you’re interested in this position, please apply online by Tuesday September 28, 2021 at 3pm.

Please ensure you provide all supporting information from current and past employment (if applicable) to specify how you meet the requirements for this position in your online profile. You will be assessed based on the information provided in your application.

If you require accommodation in completing the application process, or with any portion of the application process or interview, please email the WRPS at HumanResources@wrps.on.ca.

Diversity through inclusion – we are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

We thank all applicants; however, only those selected to move forward will be contacted.  

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