Payroll administrator jobs in Canada

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Counted Nov 5, 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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Payroll Administrator
Canadian Red Cross
Canada
- Full-time
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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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Payroll Specialist
Eclipse Automation
Cambridge, ON
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Senior Payroll Administrator
Benchmark Recruitment
Vancouver, BC · Greater Vancouver Metropolitan Area
- $69,000 to $94,000 CAD / year
- Full-time
Our client is seeking an experienced Senior Payroll Administrator for a permanent, full-time opportunity based in Vancouver.
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payroll clerk
Bay Haven Care Community
Collingwood, ON
- Full-time
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Payroll Administrator
Brandon University
Brandon, MB
- Full-time
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Payroll Administrator (13 Month Contract)
Humans of HR
Vancouver, BC · Greater Vancouver, BC
- $70,000 to $75,000 CAD / year
- Contract
We’re recruiting on behalf of a well-established client in the Greater Vancouver area for a Payroll Administrator to join their payroll and benefits team on a 13-month contract.
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PAYROLL OFFICER (BAND LEVEL 5)
Memorial University, Newfoundland and Labrador
St. John's, NL
- Full-time
Reporting to the Payroll Manager, this position will be part of a team responsible for the accurate and timely processing of payroll for Memorial University of Newfoundland and other…
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Payroll Clerk
HealthCareersInSask.ca
Weyburn, SK
Job Description: Performs data entry and clerical duties to facilitate the processing of payroll and benefit services.
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Payroll Clerk
IS2 Workforce Solutions
Brampton, ON
- $40,000 to $50,000 CAD / year
- Full-time
…fantastic workplace culture to jump-start your accounting or payroll career? Look no further – we’re looking for a Payroll Clerk to join our…
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Senior Payroll Specialist
Kinaxis Inc.
Ottawa, ON
- Full-time
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Bilingual Payroll Specialist
Insight Global
Montreal, QC
- $60,000 to $65,000 CAD / year
- Full-time
This is a permanent Payroll Specialist opportunity for an early-career payroll professional looking to develop their expertise within a large, established team. You’ll own payroll…
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Payroll Specialist
Impact HR
AB · Edmonton, AB
- Full-time
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Payroll Administrator
City of Brandon
Brandon, MB
- Full-time
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Senior Payroll Specialist
Kinectrics
Toronto, ON
- Full-time
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Payroll Administrator 1 (Hybrid) - Temporary
Calgary Board of Education
Calgary, AB
- Full-time
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Senior Payroll Specialist
JobsMedia.io
Brossard, QC
- Full-time
Our client, a well-established organization on the South Shore, is looking for a payroll expert to take charge of the entire processing cycle and act as a reference within the team. You…
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Payroll Administrator
Alstar Group
AB · Calgary, Alberta
- Full-time
Do you enjoy a fast-paced atmosphere where each day you will learn something new and different? The Payroll Administrator is directly responsible for performing time-card entry, data entry,…
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Benefits & Payroll Clerk
Swissport International AG
Montreal, QC · St Laurent, Quebec
- Full-time
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Payroll Administrator
City of Brandon
Brandon, MB
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Temporary and Parttime Payroll Specialist – Dayforce
Staffmax Staffing & Recruiting
Winnipeg, MB
- Part-time
We are seeking an experienced Payroll Specialist with strong hands-on knowledge of Dayforce to support payroll processing and assist with the transition to Workday by year-end. This role…
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CA
Payroll Administrator
Cooke Aquaculture Inc.
NB
- Full-time
We are seeking a detail-oriented and organized Payroll Administrator to join our team. This position plays an important role in ensuring employees are paid
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Payroll Administrator
Canterbury Coffee Corporation
Burnaby, BC
- Part-time
Canterbury Coffee Corporation is looking for an experienced Payroll Administrator to join our team in Burnaby. This is a permanent part-time position offering a consistent Monday–Wednesday…
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Administrateur(trice) de la paie CCQ - Payroll Administrator CCQ
Bird Construction
Montreal, QC
- Full-time
Administrateur(trice) de la paie CCQ - Payroll Administrator CCQBird Heavy Civil (BHC) est un leader de la construction des grands travaux en génie civile, réalisant des projets…
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Bilingual Payroll Specialist
Insight Global
Montreal, QC
- Full-time
This is a permanent Payroll Specialist opportunity for an early-career payroll professional looking to develop their expertise within a large, established team. You’ll own payroll…

Impact HR

Payroll Specialist

AB, Canada
Edmonton, AB, Canada

Full-time

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Job details

Job type: Full-time
Apply by: Apr 21, 2027
Experience: Approximately 3–5 years of payroll experience, with exposure to HR administration such as benefits, onboarding and offboarding.
Posting language: English
Posted: Oct 23, 2026

Original job description

ImpactHR is pleased to be partnering with District Mechanical on an exciting search for their next Senior Accountant. We work closely with our clients to understand not just the role, but the people and culture behind it, and this is one of those opportunities we’re genuinely excited to share. If you’re a CPA in public practice wondering what your next move looks like, read on. This could be the career-defining step you’ve been waiting for.

About District Mechanical

Are you a payroll professional who wants to be more than a processor and play a real role in a growing business? District Mechanical is looking for a Payroll Specialist ready to take ownership of payroll, benefits and the employee lifecycle, and to grow alongside a company where your work is seen and valued.

District Mechanical is an employee-owned mechanical construction company based in Edmonton, Alberta, with significant opportunities for continued growth. This is an opportunity to join a hands-on, entrepreneurial environment where initiative is valued, ideas are welcomed, and individual contributions make a meaningful impact.

Working closely with the CFO and finance team, you will be the go-to expert for payroll and benefits, and a key partner in how people join, work at, and leave the company. Along the way, you will gain exposure to the financial, operational and people side of the business.

Who You Are

You are a payroll professional with approximately 3–5 years of experience who knows Canadian payroll inside and out, and who has also supported HR functions such as benefits administration, onboarding and offboarding. You take pride in getting it right every time, because you know that accurate, on-time pay and a smooth start for new hires are among the most important things a company does for its people.

You are detail-oriented but also curious about the bigger picture. You understand how payroll flows into the financials, you look for better ways of doing things, and you are comfortable working with systems and data. You enjoy being the person colleagues trust with their payroll, benefits and HR questions, and you handle sensitive information with discretion.

Most importantly, you take ownership of your work and are interested in building a long-term career with a company where your growth can align with the growth of the business.

Key Responsibilities

This role will evolve based on your experience, strengths, and career objectives. As part of the finance team, you will be accountable for:

Payroll and Finance

Payroll Processing and Compliance: Manage end-to-end payroll processing for office and field employees, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with federal and provincial legislation.
Job Costing and Journal Entries: Prepare and post payroll journal entries, allocating labour, burden and benefit costs to the correct jobs and cost codes so project costs and financial statements are accurate.
Year-End and Audit Support: Lead year-end payroll processes, including T4 preparation, and support financial audits and reconciliations.
Data Management and Reporting: Maintain accurate payroll and employee data, and prepare payroll and labour cost reports that give the CFO and leadership meaningful insight.
Process Improvement: Identify opportunities to improve payroll and HR processes and systems, strengthen controls, and increase efficiency and accuracy.

HR and Benefits

Benefits Administration: Own the group benefits program end to end, including enrolling new employees, processing changes and terminations, acting as the main contact with the benefits provider, and reconciling monthly premium invoices.
Compensation and Benefits Support: Ensure payroll accurately reflects compensation structures, benefits, and programs such as profit sharing and RRSP matching.
Offer Letters: Prepare employment offer letters in partnership with hiring managers, making sure terms are accurate, consistent and reflected correctly in payroll.
Onboarding: Coordinate a smooth start for new office and field employees, working with the Safety Coordinator to schedule safety orientation, collect required tickets and certifications, and complete new-hire paperwork and system set-up.
Offboarding: Manage the exit process for departing employees, including final pay and vacation payout, Records of Employment, benefits termination, return of company property, and system access removal.
Employee Support: Act as the go-to resource for employee payroll, benefits and HR questions, providing clear and timely answers.

Qualifications

Approximately 3–5 years of payroll experience, with exposure to HR administration such as benefits, onboarding and offboarding.
A strong understanding of Canadian payroll legislation and Alberta Employment Standards, including termination pay and Record of Employment requirements.
Experience administering a group benefits plan, including enrolments, changes and invoice reconciliation.
Working knowledge of payroll journal entries and job costing; construction or project-based cost allocation experience is a strong asset.
Hands-on experience with payroll and accounting systems, and confidence learning new platforms.
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and strong reporting skills.
Post-secondary education in Business, HR, Accounting, or a related field preferred. PCP, CPM or CPHR designation considered an asset.
Construction or multi-site payroll experience considered an asset.
The ability to communicate payroll and HR information clearly and work effectively with colleagues at all levels, from field crews to leadership.
Sound judgement and discretion in handling confidential employee information.
A proactive, hands-on approach, with the initiative to identify opportunities and take ownership of responsibilities.

Why Join District Mechanical?

A career, not just a job. This is an opportunity to build your career with an employee-owned company that offers the potential for long-term growth and advancement.

Real ownership of your work. Be the payroll expert for the business, with the trust and autonomy to shape how payroll is done.

Room to grow. As the business expands, you will have opportunities to take on increasing responsibility, develop new skills, and shape your own career path.

Think like an owner, share like one. We’re employee-owned, and our rewards reflect it. Share ownership, profit sharing and RRSP matching give you a real stake in the company’s growth, which suits someone with an entrepreneurial mindset who wants to build something, not just collect a salary.

How to Apply

If you are a payroll professional looking for a role where your expertise is valued and your growth is supported, we would love to hear from you.

This is an opportunity to have a confidential conversation about your experience, career ambitions, and what the next stage of your professional journey could look like with District Mechanical.

Please submit your resume or reach out directly to discuss the opportunity confidentially.

We look forward to connecting with professionals who are ready to take the next step in their careers.

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More about this job

Responsibilities

Manage end-to-end payroll for office and field employees, including compliance, job-cost allocations, journal entries, year-end processes, reporting, and audit support. Administer benefits and support the employee lifecycle through offer letters, onboarding, offboarding, and responses to employee questions.

Requirements

Candidates should have approximately 3–5 years of payroll experience, knowledge of Canadian payroll legislation and Alberta employment standards, and experience with benefits administration and payroll systems. Strong Excel and reporting skills, discretion, clear communication, and working knowledge of payroll accounting and job costing are expected; relevant post-secondary education and payroll or HR designations are preferred or considered assets.

Skills

Canadian Payroll Processing
Payroll Compliance
Benefits Administration
Payroll Journal Entries
Job Costing
Payroll Reporting
Year-End Payroll
T4 Preparation
Audit Support
Employee Onboarding
Employee Offboarding
Alberta Employment Standards
Records of Employment
Microsoft Excel
Payroll and Accounting Systems
Employee Data Management

Benefits

Group Benefits
Profit Sharing
RRSP Matching
Employee Ownership

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Keywords

Canadian Payroll
Alberta Employment Standards
Payroll Processing
Payroll Compliance
Payroll Journal Entries
Job Costing
Labour Cost Allocation
Cost Codes
T4 Preparation
Records of Employment
Group Benefits
Benefits Invoice Reconciliation
Profit Sharing
RRSP Matching
Microsoft Excel
Payroll Systems
Accounting Systems
Payroll Reporting
Financial Audits
Employee Onboarding
Employee Offboarding
Offer Letters
Construction Payroll
Multi-Site Payroll
PCP
CPM
CPHR

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