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The Senior Payroll Clerk VI maintains the hourly employee payroll information in the payroll module of the company’s ERP system and acts as a back-up for other payroll clerks.\nNote: This position qualifies for an optional hybrid work schedule after 90 days of onsite work and onboarding. Employees will be subject to the terms of the Flexible Work Policy Agreement.\nWhat you'll do\nReviews and processes payroll and all payroll-related forms for completeness and accuracy. (Timecards, ROE, record of leave, benefits, etc.) in accordance with government statutes, collective agreements and benefit contracts.\nEnsures timecard data is accurately entered into the payroll system.\nProcesses layoffs and follows payroll procedures for terminated employees.\nContacts operations supervisors for any missed timecards or discrepancies with timecards.\nReviews and processes all special payments (terminations, wage increments, retroactive pay, etc.) as required and in accordance with current CRA rules.\nCompiles and accurately processes payroll data such as garnishments, vacation time, union dues, benefits, insurance and other deductions.\nEnsures all deductions are made as scheduled and in accordance with relevant collective agreements.\nCreates and runs required internal management reports from the payroll system.\nCalculates, prepares and reports statutory remittances and voluntary payroll deductions in a timely manner and balance to the General Ledger.\nResponsible for paystub sealing and distribution.\nPrepares payroll distribution, expense, benefit and other journal entries and reconcile related payroll general ledger accounts.\nAssists in the reconciliation, creation and timely distribution of T4s/T4As.\nMaintains an accurate set of confidential employee files by sorting and filing copies (electronic or hard copy) of documents after each pay run in accordance with the company’s records retention policy.\nResponds to employee, union, benefit carriers and government agencies regarding payroll inquiries.\nResponsible for preparing timecards for upcoming pay period.\nAssists other payroll clerks for vacation relief or during peak periods.\nPerforms other administrative duties, such as mail, switchboard, filing, etc. as requested.\nTrains Payroll back up and reviews the work during the training process.\nProvides training to other Payroll Clerks as required.\nProvides back-up relief to cover other payrolls.\nParticipates in required meetings providing input.\nParticipates and assists in implementation of new systems as required.\nPerforms other payroll and accounting related duties as assigned.\nPrepares ad hoc reports as requested.\nPerforms additional duties as assigned.\nWhat you'll bring\nCompletion of Grade 12 education, plus completion of Canadian Payroll Association’s Payroll Compliance Practitioner (PCP) Certification, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.\nMinimum 3 years payroll experience utilizing a computerized payroll program, (preferably Oracle payroll in a large multi-union environment).\nExperience with JD Edwards’s system an asset.\nKnowledge of the methods, practices, and procedures employed in the preparation and processing of payrolls.\nIntermediate level computer skills with ability to work with computer applications such as word-processing, spreadsheet, and database software in a Windows environment.\nUnderstanding of operational inter-dependence between Human Resources and Payroll is an asset.\nAbility to communicate courteously and effectively with various groups in writing, in person and on the telephone.\nAbility to maintain sustained attention to detail with high level of accuracy.\nAbility to co-operate and communicate confidentially and to maintain and control confidential payroll information and records.\nAbility to multi-task and meet deadlines while dealing with frequent interruptions.\nAbility to make decisions and work with limited supervision.\nAbility to exercise initiative and contribute ideas to improving departmental operations and service to employees.\nAbility to work effectively as a team with good interpersonal skills.\nAbility to interpret and apply Union, government, agency, and departmental policies, procedures and guidelines.\nAbility to perform mathematical calculations with speed and accuracy.\nWhy you’ll love working here\nThis is a full-time, permanent position. With multiple operations and long-term projects, Seaspan employees enjoy job stability as we look ahead to build ships for decades to come. \nWe also provide the best-in-class health and wellness benefits package for this position, including things such as extended health care (i.e. paramedical services for massage therapy, speech therapy, mental health coverage, physiotherapy, and more), dental care, vision care, life insurance, medical leave coverage, parental leave coverage, $500 personal spending account, and an Employee Family Assistance Program (EFAP). \nParking is included and to assist those that are using transit, we operate a complimentary shuttle bus Monday through Friday with various pick up and drop off points around North Vancouver.\nPay: Starts at $5,518.00/month (rate increases to $6,007.00/month after the probation period)\nThis is a unionized position and pay rate for this position are set out in the applicable collective bargaining agreement. 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