Contract jobs in Canada

Explore contract jobs across Canada. Choose a location and read the full job details.

20,305 listings · 5,023 employers Counted Oct 28, 2026. How we count

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Employers hiring include Walmart Canada (1,025 listings), Insight Global (348 listings), Actalent (217 listings).

Common roles: Project manager, Childcare provider, Software engineer.

5,885 of these listings include employer-provided pay. Open a job to see its currency and pay period.

Advertised starting pay
Pay period	Median starting pay	Listings
CAD / hour	30.00	4,625
CAD / year	70,000.00	799
USD / hour	28.00	267
USD / year	60,000.00	41
CAD / month	4,500.00	17

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.

Workplace classifications: 3% remote, 24% hybrid, 73% on-site, 0% not specified. Hybrid and on-site classifications may be inferred from descriptions. Check the original ad.

Based on the dated count above. Listings can change. How we count

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Cain & Associates

Payroll Administrator

Langley (District), BC, Canada
Langley, BC, Canada

Compensation: $25 – $30 per hour · Contract

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Job details

Pay: Compensation: $25 – $30 per hour
Job type: Contract
Apply by: Nov 26, 2026
Experience: 2–5 years of payroll administration experience
Posting language: English
Posted: Oct 27, 2026

Original job description

Payroll Administrator (Intermediate)

Location: Langley, BC (2-week in-office onboarding, then remote)

Employment Type: Contract, may lead to permanent position

Compensation: $25 – $30 per hour

Position Overview

We are seeking an Intermediate Payroll Administrator with 2–5 years of payroll experience to support payroll operations for a growing organization.

This role will begin with approximately two weeks of in-office onboarding in Langley, after which the position will transition to primarily remote work.

The successful candidate will ensure payroll is processed accurately and on time while maintaining compliance with Canadian payroll regulations. Experience supporting both union and non-union payroll environments is considered an asset. Exposure to UKG (Ultimate Kronos Group) payroll systems is also highly desirable.

Key Responsibilities

Process weekly or bi-weekly payroll for hourly and salaried employees
Ensure accurate calculation of wages, overtime, vacation pay, bonuses, and deductions
Maintain payroll records within the payroll/HRIS system
Process employee new hires, status changes, and terminations
Support payroll for union and non-union employee groups where applicable
Ensure compliance with CRA payroll regulations and Employment Standards legislation
Manage statutory deductions including CPP, EI, income tax, and benefits contributions
Prepare payroll reports and assist with payroll reconciliations
Support year-end payroll processing including T4s and ROEs
Respond to employee payroll inquiries and resolve discrepancies
Maintain confidentiality of employee payroll information

Qualifications & Experience

2–5 years of payroll administration experience
Experience processing payroll for a mid-sized workforce
Exposure to unionized payroll environments is considered an asset
Experience with UKG (Ultimate Kronos Group) or similar payroll/HRIS systems is an asset
Strong knowledge of Canadian payroll legislation and compliance requirements
Proficiency with Microsoft Excel
Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
Ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment

Education

Post-secondary education in Accounting, Payroll, Finance, or Business Administration preferred
Payroll Compliance Practitioner (PCP) designation or working toward it is considered an asset

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Responsibilities

Process weekly or bi-weekly payroll accurately and on time, including wages, overtime, vacation pay, bonuses, deductions, and employee changes. Maintain compliant payroll records, prepare reports and reconciliations, support year-end T4 and ROE processing, and respond to employee payroll inquiries.

Requirements

The role requires 2–5 years of payroll administration experience, knowledge of Canadian payroll legislation, and proficiency with Microsoft Excel. Experience with mid-sized workforces and UKG or similar systems is an asset; post-secondary education in a relevant field is preferred, and a PCP designation or progress toward it is an asset.

Skills

Payroll Administration
Canadian Payroll Compliance
Payroll Processing
Payroll Reconciliation
Payroll Reporting
Union Payroll
Non-Union Payroll
UKG
Payroll/HRIS Systems
Microsoft Excel
Statutory Deductions
CPP and EI Administration
T4 and ROE Processing
Attention to Detail
Confidentiality
Deadline Management

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Keywords

Payroll Administration
Weekly Payroll
Bi-Weekly Payroll
Canadian Payroll Regulations
Unionized Payroll
Non-Union Payroll
UKG
Ultimate Kronos Group
Payroll/HRIS
Microsoft Excel
CPP
EI
Income Tax
Benefits Contributions
Payroll Reconciliation
Payroll Reporting
T4s
ROEs
Payroll Compliance Practitioner
PCP
New Hires
Employee Status Changes
Terminations
Payroll Records
Overtime
Vacation Pay
Statutory Deductions
Construction
Confidentiality

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