Payroll administrator jobs in Canada (423 jobs)

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Counted Nov 6, 2026

Hiring at a glance

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Open jobs: 423
Employers: 312

Advertised starting pay

Average starting payCAD / year: $65,058Across 82 listings
Average starting payCAD / hour: $28.06Across 46 listings

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

Where work happens

Remote: 1%3 listings
Hybrid: 31%133 listings
On-site: 68%286 listings

Not specified: <1% (1 listing)

Employers hiring include AppDirect (8), Insight Global (7), ADP (5).

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

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Added 28 days ago
BJ
Payroll administrator
Baine Johnston
St. John's, NL
- From $70,000 CAD / year
- Full-time
- On-site
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ST
Payroll administrator
Seaboard Transport
Dartmouth, NS
- $40,000 to $55,000 CAD / year
- Full-time
- On-site
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BH
Payroll clerk
Bay Haven Care Community
Collingwood, ON
- $26 to $33 CAD / hour
- Full-time
- On-site
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P
Payroll administrator
PHOTOBOOTHTO
Woodbridge, ON
- From $37 CAD / hour
- Full-time
- On-site
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H
Senior Payroll Specialist
Hays
Canada
- Full-time
The Senior Payroll Specialist plays a critical role in the Finance department, ensuring accurate and compliant payroll processing for employees across Canada, the US, the Netherlands, and…
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CD
Salary administration officer
Centre de services scolaire des Bois-Francs
Victoriaville, QC
- From $26.54 CAD / hour
- Full-time
- On-site
Added 28 days ago
Payroll Specialist III
Dayforce
Canada
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GS
RPT Payroll Clerk- Finance Team
Good Shepherd Centres
Hamilton, ON
- $25.3 to $29.98 CAD / hour
- Part-time
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OP
Personnel Payroll Clerk
Ontario Public Service
Thunder Bay, ON
- $28.14 to $32.82 CAD / hour
- Full-time
- On-site
The Ministry of the Solicitor General, seeks a motivated individual to provide payroll and personnel support services for the Thunder Bay Correctional Centre. If you have excellent…
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S
Payroll Specialist
Sandvik
Mississauga, ON
- Full-time
Currently, we have an opening for a Payroll Specialist. In this role, you will oversee payroll processing and system administration for our multi-provincia
Added 28 days ago
WA
Payroll Specialist
Wood Automotive Group
Calgary, AB
- Full-time
…for over 40 years, is offering an exciting opportunity for a Payroll Specialist to join our Payroll department at Head…
Added 28 days ago
R&
Payroll Specialist
Ruby & Co.
Toronto, ON
- Full-time
Our client, a well-established organization with a collaborative and professional environment, is seeking an experienced Payroll Specialist to join their team.
Added 29 days ago
RA
Payroll administrator
Read's Accounting
Trenton, ON
- $25 to $30 CAD / hour
- Full-time
- On-site
Complete client payroll as requested, provide client with payroll information in a timely manner, as set out in respective client contract. *Duties* *and Responsibilities:* · Complete…
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CR
Payroll Specialist- Hybrid
COGIR Real Estate
Kelowna, BC
- Full-time
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I
Payroll Specialist 1.0, Full time, Permanent
Intercare
Calgary, AB
- Full-time
Are you a dedicated and compassionate Payroll professional looking to gain valuable work experience while making a difference in the lives of our continuing care residents and employees?
Added 29 days ago
SI
Payroll administrator
SI-WON IMMIGRATION MANAGEMENT
Vancouver, BC
- $37 to $38 CAD / hour
- Full-time
- On-site
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TC
Payroll Administrator
The Care Group
Coquitlam, BC
- $36 to $40 CAD / hour
- Contract
Are you an organized, detail-oriented payroll professional who takes pride in accuracy and enjoys working in a fast-paced, collaborative environment? We’re looking for a Payroll…
Added 29 days ago
MF
Technicien(ne) à la paie / Payroll technician
MTY Food Group
Montreal, QC
- Contract
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V
Payroll Specialist
Vaco
Milton, ON
- $70,000 to $75,000 CAD / year
- Full-time
Process bi-weekly payroll for approximately 105 employees (75 drivers, 30 office/support staff)
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QM
Spécialiste de la paie / Payroll Specialist
Quantum Management Services Ltd.
Pointe-Claire, QC
- $80,000 to $95,000 CAD / year
- Full-time
Added 29 days ago
AC
Payroll Specialist
Aston Carter
Calgary, AB
- $24.03 to $28.84 CAD / hour
- Contract
Aston Carter is partnering with a large Calgary-based organization to hire a Payroll Specialist to join their team. This is an excellent opportunity for a payroll professional who enjoys…
Added 1 month ago
NI
Payroll Administrator and HR Coordinator
NORSAT INTERNATIONAL INC
Vancouver, BC
- $40,000 to $50,000 CAD / year
- Full-time
Added 1 month ago
KI
Payroll Administrator
Kruger Inc.
Montreal, QC
- Full-time
The Payroll Administrator is responsible for the accurate and timely processing of payroll for salaried and hourly employees. This role administers all aspects of the payroll cycle,…
Added 1 month ago
NI
Payroll Administrator and HR Coordinator
Norsat International
Richmond, BC
- $40,000 to $50,000 CAD / year
- Temporary
Added 1 month ago
IT
HR and Payroll Administrator
InTandem Talent
AB · Kitimat, BC · Calgary, AB · Edmonton
- Full-time

Aston Carter

Payroll Specialist

Calgary, AB, Canada

$24.03 to $28.84 CAD / hour · Contract

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Job details

Pay: $24.03 to $28.84 CAD / hour
Job type: Contract
Experience: 2+ years of payroll experience
Posting language: English · French
Posted: Oct 5, 2026

Original job description

English section of this bilingual listing.

Payroll Specialist

Aston Carter is partnering with a large Calgary-based organization to hire a Payroll Specialist to join their team. This is an excellent opportunity for a payroll professional who enjoys working in a fast-paced, high-volume environment and takes pride in delivering accurate, compliant payroll services.

In this role, you will be responsible for processing end-to-end payroll for a large employee population across multiple provinces, with a focus on Alberta and British Columbia payroll administration.

Responsibilities

Process end-to-end payroll for 300+ employees
Administer multi-provincial payroll, including Alberta and British Columbia
Ensure accuracy of earnings, deductions, benefits, and taxes
Maintain and update employee payroll records
Support payroll reconciliations and resolve discrepancies
Ensure compliance with payroll legislation and company policies
Respond to employee payroll inquiries in a professional and timely manner
Partner with HR and Finance teams on payroll-related matters
Assist with year-end payroll activities, including T4 preparation and review

Qualifications

Must Have:

2+ years of payroll experience
Experience processing payroll for 300+ employees
Hands-on experience with Alberta and British Columbia payroll
Strong understanding of payroll legislation and compliance requirements
Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy
Ability to thrive in a deadline-driven environment

Nice to Have:

Experience using Vista software
PCP (Payroll Compliance Practitioner) designation or currently pursuing certification
Experience supporting year-end payroll processes and T4s

Why Apply?

Great opportunity with a well-established organization
High-impact role supporting a large employee population
Collaborative work environment with close partnership across HR and Finance
Opportunity to step into a key payroll function and make an immediate contribution

If you are an experienced Payroll Specialist looking for your next opportunity in Calgary, we'd love to hear from you.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Calgary, AB.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $24.03 - $28.84/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Calgary,AB.

About Aston Carter

Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® Platinum Award winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com for other accommodation options.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.

Read the full bilingual original

Payroll Specialist

In this role, you will be responsible for processing end-to-end payroll for a large employee population across multiple provinces, with a focus on Alberta and British Columbia payroll administration.

Responsibilities

Process end-to-end payroll for 300+ employees
Administer multi-provincial payroll, including Alberta and British Columbia
Ensure accuracy of earnings, deductions, benefits, and taxes
Maintain and update employee payroll records
Support payroll reconciliations and resolve discrepancies
Ensure compliance with payroll legislation and company policies
Respond to employee payroll inquiries in a professional and timely manner
Partner with HR and Finance teams on payroll-related matters
Assist with year-end payroll activities, including T4 preparation and review

Qualifications

Must Have:

2+ years of payroll experience
Experience processing payroll for 300+ employees
Hands-on experience with Alberta and British Columbia payroll
Strong understanding of payroll legislation and compliance requirements
Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy
Ability to thrive in a deadline-driven environment

Nice to Have:

Experience using Vista software
PCP (Payroll Compliance Practitioner) designation or currently pursuing certification
Experience supporting year-end payroll processes and T4s

Why Apply?

Great opportunity with a well-established organization
High-impact role supporting a large employee population
Collaborative work environment with close partnership across HR and Finance
Opportunity to step into a key payroll function and make an immediate contribution

If you are an experienced Payroll Specialist looking for your next opportunity in Calgary, we'd love to hear from you.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Calgary, AB.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $24.03 - $28.84/hr.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Calgary,AB.

À propos d'Aston Carter

Aston Carter fournit des solutions de talent de classe mondiale à des milliers de clients à travers le monde. Spécialisés dans la comptabilité, la finance, les ressources humaines, lacquisition de talents, les achats, la chaine dapprovisionnement, et certaines professions administratives, nous étendons les capacités des entreprises à la pointe de lindustrie. Nous nous appuyons sur notre profonde expertise en matière de recrutement et sur notre vaste réseau pour répondre aux besoins évolutifs de nos clients et de notre communauté de talents avec agilité et excellence. Avec des bureaux aux États-Unis, au Canada, en Asie et en Europe, Aston Carter est au service dun grand nombre dentreprises du classement Fortune 500. Nous sommes fiers davoir remporté la désignation « Prix Platine » dans le cadre des prix Best of Staffing® Client et Talent décernés par ClearlyRated.

Aston Carter est un employeur souscrivant au principe de légalité des chances et accepte toutes les candidatures sans tenir compte de la race, du sexe, de lâge, de la couleur, de la religion, des origines nationales, du statut dancien combattant, dun handicap, de lorientation sexuelle, de lidentité sexuelle, des renseignements génétiques ou de toute autre caractéristique protégée par la loi.

Si vous souhaitez faire une demande daccommodement raisonnable, tel que la modification ou lajustement du processus de demande demploi ou dentrevue à cause dun handicap, veuillez envoyer un courriel à astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com pour connaître dautres options daccommodement.

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Responsibilities

The Payroll Specialist will process end-to-end payroll for over 300 employees across multiple provinces, with a focus on Alberta and British Columbia. They will also ensure compliance with legislation, manage payroll reconciliations, and collaborate with HR and Finance teams.

Requirements

Candidates must have at least 2 years of payroll experience and hands-on knowledge of Alberta and British Columbia payroll administration. A strong understanding of payroll legislation and the ability to work in a deadline-driven environment are required.

Skills

Payroll processing
Multi-provincial payroll
Alberta payroll administration
British Columbia payroll administration
Payroll reconciliation
T4 preparation
Year-end payroll
Vista software
Payroll Compliance Practitioner
Data entry
Attention to detail
Communication
HR partnership
Finance partnership

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Keywords

Payroll Specialist
Payroll Administration
End-to-end payroll
Alberta payroll
British Columbia payroll
Payroll legislation
Compliance
Payroll reconciliation
T4 preparation
Vista software
PCP designation
Payroll Compliance Practitioner
HR
Finance
Employee records
Earnings
Deductions
Taxes
Contract position
Calgary

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