Payroll administrator jobs in Canada

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Counted Nov 5, 2026

Hiring at a glance

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Open jobs: 420
Employers: 310

Advertised starting pay

Average starting payCAD / year: $64,873Across 81 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: 32%133 listings
On-site: 67%283 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 Specialist + HR Operations
G&W Electric Co.
Brampton, ON
- Full-time
Payroll Specialist + HR COE– Canada (On-Site)
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Payroll Specialist
Semtech
Richmond, BC · CAN - Richmond, BC
- $67,774 to $96,820 CAD / year
- Full-time
Semtech Corporation is seeking an experienced Payroll Specialist to join our Payroll Team in Richmond, BC. Under the direction of the Senior Manager, Payroll & Equity Management, the…
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Payroll Administrator (Part-Time)
BIS Safety Software
Sherwood Park, AB
- Part-time
…expanding our team and are looking to add a detail-oriented Payroll Administrator who will own payroll for our team members and help make our processes sharper as we…
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Senior Payroll Specialist
Strategy Recruitment Group
Mississauga, ON
- Full-time
A well-established organization is seeking an experienced Senior Payroll Specialist to join its People & Culture team. This role will oversee full-cycle Canadian payroll, benefits…
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Payroll Administrator (Part-Time)
BIS Safety Software
Sherwood Park, AB
- $24 to $28 CAD / hour
- Part-time
…expanding our team and are looking to add a detail-oriented Payroll Administrator who will own payroll for our team members and help make our processes sharper as we…
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Payroll Clerk
Dumas
Timmins, ON
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TK
Senior Payroll Administrator
The Keg Steakhouse + Bar
Vancouver, BC
- $82,000 to $92,000 CAD / year
- Full-time
The Senior Payroll Administrator, reporting to Senior Manager of Payroll, serves as a key member of the payroll team and acts as the primary backup to the Senior Payroll Manager. This role…
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2630 Bilingual Payroll Specialist
RedBranch Executive Search & Recruitment
Mississauga, ON
- $85,000 to $90,000 CAD / year
- Full-time
2630 BILINGUAL Payroll Specialist (French/English)
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Payroll Administrator
Bavarian Nordic
ON · Durham, ON
- Full-time
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Pay and Benefits Administrator
Aplin
Edmonton, AB
- Full-time
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Payroll Administrator
Health Sciences North
ON · Sudbury, ON
Provide administrative support to Payroll’s day-t
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Payroll Administrator 2 - Temporary (Hybrid)
Calgary Board of Education
Calgary, AB
- Temporary
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Payroll Specialist
Enkel
Vancouver, BC
- Full-time
…better business decisions. Our expertise spans bookkeeping, payroll, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and financial reporting, ensuring our clients receive…
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Senior Payroll Clerk VI
Seaspan
North Vancouver, BC
- Full-time
The Senior Payroll Clerk VI works within the payroll team to ensure the timely and accurate processing of designated hourly payroll, in accordance with terms and conditions outlined in the…
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Payroll Specialist ( SAP)
TekStaff IT Solutions
Toronto, ON
- Contract
TekStaff's Client has a current vacancy for Payroll Specialist ( SAP)
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PAYROLL ADMINISTRATOR
Northern Health - BC
Prince George, BC
- Full-time
…under the general supervision of Manager or designate, the Payroll Administrator is responsible for the payroll function and follows established procedures in the preparation and…
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Payroll Administrator
Impact Recruitment
Vancouver, BC
- Contract
We are working with a well-established financial services firm seeking a Payroll Administrator to provide additional support to its payroll team. This is an excellent opportunity for…
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Payroll Clerk - ACX Home Office
AutoCanada
AB · Edmonton, AB
- $50,000 to $60,000 CAD / year
- Other
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Senior Global Payroll Specialist
PartnerRE Ltd.
Toronto, ON
- $102,533 to $125,318 CAD / year
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Payroll Specialist
BLS International
Brampton, ON
- Full-time
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Payroll Specialist
Treewalk Consulting Inc.
Remote, Canada
- $65,000 CAD / year
- Full-time
- Remote
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US Payroll Administrator (12-14 Month Contract)
Lallemand
Montreal, QC
- Contract
Our Corporate Human Resources department is looking to recruit a US Payroll Administrator (12–16 Month Contract) to join our team and report to the US Payroll Manager.
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Payroll Specialist
Impact HR
AB · Edmonton, AB
- Full-time
ImpactHR is pleased to be partnering with District Mechanical on an exciting search for their next Payroll Specialist. We work closely with our clients to understand not just the role, but…
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Payroll Administrator
Canadian Red Cross
Canada
- Full-time
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PAYROLL ADMINISTRATOR
Northern Health - BC
Prince George, BC
- Full-time
…under the general supervision of Manager or designate, the Payroll Administrator is responsible for the payroll function and follows established procedures in the preparation and…

Impact HR

Payroll Specialist

AB, Canada
Edmonton, AB, Canada

Full-time

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Job details

Job type: Full-time
Apply by: May 2, 2027
Experience: Approximately 3–5 years of payroll experience, with exposure to HR administration such as benefits, onboarding and offboarding.
Posting language: English
Posted: Nov 2, 2026

Original job description

ImpactHR is pleased to be partnering with District Mechanical on an exciting search for their next Payroll Specialist. 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.

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.

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

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Responsibilities

Manage end-to-end payroll for office and field employees, including compliance, job-cost allocations, journal entries, year-end processing, 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. Advanced Excel skills, reporting ability, discretion, and clear communication are expected; construction payroll experience and PCP, CPM, or CPHR credentials are assets.

Skills

Canadian Payroll Processing
Payroll Compliance
Alberta Employment Standards
Benefits Administration
Payroll Journal Entries
Job Costing
Payroll Reporting
Microsoft Excel
Payroll Systems
Accounting Systems
Year-End Payroll
T4 Preparation
Onboarding
Offboarding
Employee Relations
Process Improvement

Benefits

Group Benefits
Profit Sharing
RRSP Matching
Employee Ownership

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Keywords

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

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