Payroll administrator jobs in Canada (432 jobs)

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Counted Nov 6, 2026

Hiring at a glance

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Open jobs: 432
Employers: 315

Advertised starting pay

Average starting payCAD / year: $65,058Across 82 listings
Average starting payCAD / hour: $27.95Across 47 listings

Employer-advertised starting pay, not employee salaries. Currencies and pay periods stay separate.

Where work happens

Remote: 1%3 listings
Hybrid: 31%135 listings
On-site: 68%293 listings

Not specified: <1% (1 listing)

Employers hiring include AppDirect (8), Insight Global (7), ADP (6).

Sources & calculation notes

These figures describe the listings on this role page at the date shown, not the whole job market. Listings can change.

Employer-listed minimums from at least 10 listings per currency and pay period. These are advertised starting amounts, not employee salaries. Jobs without a minimum and unusual amounts are excluded.

Hybrid and on-site classifications may be inferred from descriptions. Check the original ad. How we count

Payroll administrator jobs in Canada

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commis à la paye et aux avantages sociaux
Enseignes Montréal Néon Signs
Laval, QC
- Full-time
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AI
Payroll Specialist
Ainsworth Inc
Mississauga, ON
- Full-time
Reporting to Manager, Payroll - the Payroll Specialist works in partnership with the Human Resources team and all department Managers and provides administrative support for Payroll…
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Payroll Clerk
Rising Edge Group
Calgary, AB
- Full-time
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VB
Senior Payroll Specialist
Vaco by Highspring
Toronto, ON
- $100,000 to $120,000 CAD / year
- Full-time
Responsible for the accurate and timely processing of payroll for Canadian and international employees, including UK and US payroll requirements. The Senior Payroll Specialist ensures…
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KH
Accountant & Payroll Administrator
Kids Help Phone
Toronto, ON
- $61,400 to $69,000 CAD / year
- Full-time
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HR and Payroll Administrator (Contact)
InTandem Talent
AB · Calgary, AB · Edmonton
- Full-time
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Payroll Specialist
Robert Half
Toronto, ON · Greater Toronto Area, Canada
- Contract
Our client is seeking a Payroll Specialist to support payroll operations across both Canadian and U.S. employee populations. This role is ideal for a payroll professional with strong…
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Payroll Specialist
Aston Carter
Calgary, AB
- $24.03 to $28.84 CAD / hour
- Contract
The Payroll Specialist manages and processes end-to-end payroll for a large employee population across multiple provinces. This role ensures accurate and timely payroll processing,…
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TA
Payroll Administrator
The Arcticom Group
Burnaby, BC
- $65,000 to $75,000 CAD / year
- Full-time
The Payroll Administrator - Canada is responsible for the accurate, timely, and compliant processing of assigned Canadian payrolls and related payroll activities.
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Payroll Specialist
Aegis Renewable Energy, LLC
Remote, Canada
- $30 to $41 CAD / hour
- Full-time
- Remote
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Payroll Administrator
Xanadu
Toronto, ON
- Full-time
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BM
Payroll administrator
Beachside Manor Ltd.
Placentia, NL
- From $22 CAD / hour
- Full-time
- On-site
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Payroll Specialist
Tigercat | MacDonald Steel
Cambridge, ON
Reporting to the Vice President of Finance, the Payroll Specialist is responsible for the accurate, timely, and compliant administration of payroll for more than 2,000 employees across…
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VC
Payroll officer
VINCI Construction Canada Est CSP Inc
Brossard, QC
- $75,000 to $80,000 CAD / year
- Full-time
- On-site
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Payroll Specialist- Hybrid
Cogir Senior Living
Kelowna, BC · Northwood
- Full-time
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FN
Payroll administrator
Fill N Chill
UPSALA, ON
- From $37 CAD / hour
- Full-time
- On-site
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GR
Payroll specialist
Gestion Résidences des Bâtisseurs Inc
Montréal, QC
- From $70,500 CAD / year
- Full-time
- Hybrid
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SC
Payroll Administrator
Savaria Corporation
Brampton, ON
- $65,000 to $85,000 CAD / year
The Payroll Administrator t is responsible for end-to-en
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Payroll Specialist (Bilingual)
DATA Communications Management Corp
Brampton, ON · Toronto, ON
- $75,000 to $85,000 CAD / year
- Full-time
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ER
Payroll administrator
English River Inn
Ignace, ON
- From $37 CAD / hour
- Full-time
- On-site
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CK
Payroll Administrator-6 Month Term
Canadian Kraft Paper Industries Ltd
The Pas, MB
- Full-time
The Payroll Administrator is responsible for:
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MG
Payroll clerk
Mama's Grocery
Moncton, NB
- From $22.5 CAD / hour
- Full-time
- On-site
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IS
Payroll administrator
IFRC Society
Vancouver, BC
- $30 to $40 CAD / hour
- Full-time
- On-site
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Payroll administrator
TEAMS PERSONNEL
North York, ON
- From $36.92 CAD / hour
- Full-time
- Contract
- On-site
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Payroll specialist
Universal Music Canada Inc
Toronto, ON
- $35 to $42 CAD / hour
- Part-time
- Hybrid

Ainsworth Inc

Payroll Specialist

Mississauga, ON, L5R 1B8, Canada

The salary range is $50,000 to $70,000 per year. · Full-time

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Job details

Pay: The salary range is $50,000 to $70,000 per year.
Job type: Full-time
Experience: 1–3 years of full-cycle payroll experience in a multi-province environment (ON, BC, QC).
Posting language: English
Posted: Oct 13, 2026

Original job description

If you thrive in a team-oriented workplace that challenges your skills, to drive your career development, embraces diversity and rewards innovation, with competitive pay and great employee programs, join the GDI Ainsworth team today!

Job Summary:

Reporting to Manager, Payroll - the Payroll Specialist works in partnership with the Human Resources team and all department Managers and provides administrative support for Payroll functions. This role delivers superior customer service to all employees, liaises with external suppliers and provides support to organization's payroll and HR function. This role ensures legal compliance, accurate data entry and timely payroll processing.

Key Responsibilities:

Process and administer weekly hourly payroll, including data entry, adjustments, and audits for accuracy.
Coordinate with managers to ensure timely and accurate collection of time and payroll data.
Maintain employee records (new hires, terminations, rate changes) and ensure payroll compliance.
Address payroll inquiries, including unionized employee matters, and resolve discrepancies.
Calculate gross-to-net payments, vacation accruals, and manage Record of Employment (ROE) issuance.
Ensure compliance with CRA, Employment Standards, and Workers’ Compensation requirements.
Support year-end processes (T4s, reconciliations) and provide ongoing technical support to employees.
Assist with administrative duties such as filing and shredding.
Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree or equivalent, with PCP or CPM certification (Canadian Payroll Association).
1–3 years of full-cycle payroll experience in a multi-province environment (ON, BC, QC).
Knowledge of payroll compliance, accounting, and payroll software (JDE an asset).
Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to handle confidential information.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; proficient in MS Office.

The salary range is $50,000 to $70,000 per year. Actual salaries will vary based on factors such as education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as alignment with market data. The base salary is just one component of Ainsworth’s total compensation package, which also includes additional rewards and benefits such as short-term incentives and health insurance, among others.

This posting is for an active and current vacancy; interested applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.

Why work at GDI Ainsworth?

GDI Ainsworth is growing at an unprecedented rate and to help attract and retain top talent, we provide benefits on your first day with us. We offer a wide variety of benefits including the following:

Benefits: Comprehensive health, dental and medical benefits, including wellness supports, RSP matching and generous vacation

Rewards: Service milestones and peer recognition plus Employee Discounts and Incentives

Flexibility: Hybrid working models, where applicable

Diversity: An inclusive organization that embraces diversity and belonging; work in a great team atmosphere with future potential for promotion within company

While we appreciate all applications we receive, we advise that only candidates under consideration will be contacted.

GDI Ainsworth is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. Qualified designated group members are encouraged to apply as any reasonable accommodation of qualifications will be considered as per our Accommodation Policy, available upon request.

GDI Ainsworth is an integrated multi-trade company, offering end-to-end services and solutions for all asset maintenance and refurbishment requirements of our customers. We are continually striving to create better and more advanced products as well as provide the highest quality service. We are rapidly growing and need talented professionals to help drive our vision at becoming the best multi-trade company in the country! Join us…. Make a difference.

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Responsibilities

The Payroll Specialist manages weekly hourly payroll processing, including data entry, audits, and adjustments while ensuring compliance with CRA and employment standards. They also provide administrative support to the HR team, address employee payroll inquiries, and assist with year-end processes like T4 issuance.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a bachelor's degree or equivalent and possess a PCP or CPM certification from the Canadian Payroll Association. Applicants should have 1–3 years of full-cycle payroll experience in a multi-province environment and proficiency in payroll software.

Skills

Payroll processing
Data entry
Payroll compliance
Accounting
Record of employment
CRA compliance
Employment standards
Workers' compensation
T4 preparation
Reconciliations
MS Office
Communication skills
Interpersonal skills
Attention to detail
Organizational skills
Confidentiality

Benefits

Comprehensive health benefits
Dental benefits
Medical benefits
Wellness supports
RSP matching
Generous vacation
Service milestones
Peer recognition
Employee discounts
Incentives

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Keywords

Payroll Specialist
Full-cycle payroll
PCP
CPM
Canadian Payroll Association
JDE
CRA
Employment Standards
Workers' Compensation
T4
Record of Employment
ROE
Multi-province payroll
Human Resources
Administrative support
Data entry
Accounting
Payroll software
MS Office
Hybrid work
RSP matching
Wellness supports
Compliance
Audits
Vacation accruals

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