PAYROLL
CLERK
Temporary Full-Time (2 years)
About Us
One of BC’s Top Employers, the City of Coquitlam
offers meaningful career opportunities to make a difference within the local community.
As the sixth largest city in BC, we are home to more than 150,000 residents.
Our diverse municipality is a great place to work as it continues to grow
through innovative urban design, inspiring arts, culture and recreation
programs, and state-of-the-art transportation systems. Our brand is built on
managing our resources in a responsible and sustainable manner, while
supporting a vibrant, growing regional urban centre. We envision a bright future in Coquitlam that
we hope includes you!
About You / What We Are Looking For
We are currently seeking a Temporary Full-Time (TFT) organized
and committed payroll professionals to join our team as Payroll Clerks. Don’t
be misled by the term “Clerk”—this position carries a high level of
responsibility.
As part of the payroll
team, you will work with individuals at all levels of the organization to
ensure accuracy, confidentiality, and compliance in payroll processes. You will
manage a departmental portfolio, supporting all aspects of the payroll
experience for assigned employees, and building effective working relationships
with those you support.
If you thrive in a
deadline-driven environment, have strong attention to detail, and enjoy taking
ownership of your work, we would like to hear from you.
As a Payroll Clerk, your
duties include:
- Preparation, calculation, and completion of
moderately complex bi-weekly payroll for all employees within your
portfolio, from hire to retire
- Verifying submitted time for accuracy and
compliance with the Collective Agreement
- Processing WorkSafeBC payments and issuing
Records of Employment
- Preparing remittances and manual cheques
- Performing payroll reconciliations
- Responding to payroll-related inquiries
- Maintaining communication with various
internal and external contacts on a wide range of payroll matters
While most of your work
will be performed independently, our payroll department is highly
team-oriented, providing opportunities to collaborate, share expertise with
your peers, and learn from one another.
Minimum Qualifications
- Completion of Grade 12, supplemented by two or more courses from
the Payroll Compliance Certification (PCC) program of the Payroll
Management Association of Canada
- Payroll experience, or an equivalent combination of education,
training, and experience
Preferred
Qualifications
Our ideal candidate will
have a minimum of three years of payroll experience, supplemented by the
Payroll Compliance Practitioner certification or completion of payroll
coursework through an accredited association. Proficiency in MS Excel, Word,
and Outlook is required.
Experience with PeopleSoft
and Maximo, as well as any background in municipal or regional government
environments, is considered an asset.
What We Offer:
This CUPE position has an hourly rate range of $34.25 -
$40.23 (2026 rates) plus 6% in lieu of benefits. The rate of
pay is based on a variety of factors including qualifications, knowledge,
experience and skills.
You will have the chance to join a rapidly growing and diverse team
dedicated to supporting the local community, and be able to engage in variety
of learning and development opportunities. Additionally, there is an
opportunity to participate in an earned day off/flex day program and the City
offers an attractive extended benefits package. This position is based in Coquitlam.
Accessibility / Equal
Opportunity Employer
The City of Coquitlam is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer
working towards enhancing equitable practices in our recruitment and retention
processes. As an organization we are committed to creating an inclusive work
environment to support our growing and diverse work force. To learn more about
what equity, diversity, and inclusion means, and the City’s efforts in support
of these principles, please visit coquitlam.ca/edi for more information.
If at any time during the
application or recruitment process you require additional assistance or an
accommodation, please contact our team for confidential support. Staff can also
provide in-person support if required.
Applicants under
consideration may be required to undergo and submit an acceptable police
information check.
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how #YouCouldWorkHere too!
Please apply online at www.coquitlam.ca/careers by 11:55 pm on September 3, 2026.
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected
for an interview will be contacted.