Payroll administrator jobs in Canada (426 jobs)

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Counted Nov 6, 2026

Hiring at a glance

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Open jobs: 426
Employers: 314

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%289 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 Clerk
Lackawanna County Department of Health
Clarington, ON
- Full-time
The Payroll Clerk is responsible for working in the county’s Integrated Payroll System and reports directly to the Director of Administrative Services/CFO. The Payroll Clerk reports to the…
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Payroll Specialist
Marberg Staffing
Toronto, ON · North York, ON
- $44.81 to $66.04 CAD / hour
- Temporary
Payroll Implementation Consultant for provincial government agency client, North York.
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Reception and Payroll Administrator
GFL Environmental Inc.
Acheson, AB
- Full-time
…operational support across departments. Working closely with the Payroll Administrator, you will also handle payroll processing duties and ensure timely, accurate support. We are looking…
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Payroll Administrator
The Calgary John Howard Society
Calgary, AB
- Full-time
- Contract
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Payroll Administrator, US & Canada Payroll Processing
Blue Moon Metals
Toronto, ON
Blue Moon Metals is seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Payroll Administrator to join our growing team. This role is responsible for supporting the accurate and timely processing of…
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Finance - Payroll Administrator
Sandman Hotel Group
BC · West Vancouver, BC
- Full-time
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Finance - Payroll Administrator
Northland Properties
Vancouver, BC
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Payroll Specialist
EssilorLuxottica Group
Montreal, QC · Saint-Laurent, QC
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Payroll Specialist
EssilorLuxottica
Montreal, QC
- Full-time
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Payroll Administrator
Sterling Ridge Group, Inc
Lasalle, ON
- Full-time
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Payroll Specialist
Schlegel Villages
Kitchener, ON
- Full-time
Our Support Office in Kitchener, Ontario has an exciting opportunity for a Hybrid PAYROLL SPECIALIST to join their team.
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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 Specialist
Prime Communications Canada Inc
Richmond Hill, ON
- $58,000 to $62,000 CAD / year
- Full-time
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Payroll Specialist
CGT
Cambridge, ON
- $70,000 to $80,000 CAD / year
- Full-time
We are seeking an experienced Payroll Specialist to join our Human Resources team. Reporting to the Director, Human Resources & Labour Relations, the Payroll Specialist is responsible for…
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Payroll Specialist
CGT
Cambridge, ON
- $70,000 to $80,000 CAD / year
- Full-time
We are seeking an experienced Payroll Specialist to join our Human Resources team. Reporting to the Director, Human Resources & Labour Relations, the Payroll Specialist is responsible for…
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Sr. Payroll Officer
Orica
Maple Ridge, BC
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Payroll Specialist
Aliaxis
CA - McNabb - Office
- Full-time
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Payroll Specialist
IPEX Group
CA - McNabb - Office
- Full-time
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Sr. Payroll Officer
Orica
Sudbury, ON
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Payroll Specialist
Miller Thomson LLP
Toronto, ON
- Full-time
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Payroll Specialist
Miller Thomson
London, ON · Toronto, ON · Vaughan, ON · Waterloo, ON · Regina, SK · Saskatoon, SK · Vancouver, BC · Edmonton, AB · Calgary, AB
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Junior Payroll Clerk
Trimark People Solutions
Alert Bay, BC
- Full-time
The Junior Payroll Clerk supports the accurate, timely, and compliant administration of payroll and benefits for all 'Nam̱gis First Nation employees and affiliated entities. Reporting to the
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Senior Payroll Specialist (15-month term)
Flatiron Construction Corp
Toronto, ON
- Other
…ensuring accuracy in financial processes? As a Senior Corporate Payroll Specialist, you will play a crucial role in managing payroll operations and maintaining data integrity. You will…
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Senior Payroll Specialist (15-month term)
FlatironDragados
Toronto, ON · Greater Toronto Area, Canada
- Full-time
…ensuring accuracy in financial processes ? As a Senior Corporate Payroll Specialist, you will play a crucial role in managing payroll operations and maintaining data integrity. Y ou will…
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Payroll Administrator
The Law Office Management Association (TLOMA)
Toronto, ON
- Full-time
…and most successful law firms, has an immediate opening for a Payroll Administrator to join the Finance department in the Toronto…

Orica

Sr. Payroll Officer

Sudbury, ON, P3C 4Z3, Canada

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Job details

Experience: More than 5 years of payroll processing experience in Canada.
Posting language: English
Posted: Sep 14, 2026

Original job description

About Orica

At Orica, it’s the power of our people that leads change and shapes our futures.

Every day, all around the world, our people help mobilise vital resources essential to progress. Established in 1874, we have grown to become the world leader in mining and civil blasting with a diverse of team of more than 13,000 across the world. From the production and supply of explosives, blasting systems, mining chemicals and geotechnical monitoring to our cutting-edge digital solutions and comprehensive range of services, we sustainably mobilize the earth’s resources.

It’s an exciting time to join us – we are shaping the future of mining through digital and automated technologies, embracing new ways of thinking, pioneering innovation and reimagining the way we work.

About the role

We are seeking an experienced Sr. Payroll Officer to support Orica Canada inc. This position will take ownership of the payroll process for Orica employees across Canada, helping ensure every payroll cycle is accurate, timely, and compliant with Orica requirements and applicable legislation. In this key role, you will support Payroll Officers, provide practical guidance to internal stakeholders, and serve as an escalation point for payroll system issues and legislative inquiries.

This is a new position.

What you will be doing

Take ownership of payroll data and coordinate with external service providers to support accurate and efficient payroll delivery.
Administer offline payroll data and processes, ensuring information is complete, accurate, and properly maintained.
Provide responsive, customer-focused support while building trusted relationships with key stakeholders.
Interpret payroll legislation and provide clear, practical, and relevant guidance to internal clients.
Participate in payroll and business improvement projects as required.
Provide guidance on leave management and help ensure ongoing compliance.
Manage payroll-related service requests and act as an escalation point for complex inquiries.
Administer payroll-related benefits, as required.
Support year-end payroll processes and reporting, as required.
Prepare accurate regular and ad hoc payroll reports to support business needs.
Support Payroll Officers in interpreting legislation and providing accurate, relevant guidance.
Manage payments for employees on international assignments.
Apply subject matter expertise in complex agreements and legislation to resolve payroll matters effectively.
Partner with the Regional Payroll Lead to manage and monitor payroll system change requests.

Systems

Dayforce.
ServiceNow ticketing system.
Excel and Outlook 365.

What you will bring

More than 5 years of payroll processing experience in Canada.
Familiarity with collective agreements and unions is considered an asset.
Knowledge of the Dayforce payroll system.
Understanding of company HR and payroll policies, procedures, and agreements, as well as applicable country or regional legislation.
Strong foundational payroll knowledge applicable to the country or region being administered.
Strong analytical skills.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Strong numeracy and literacy skills.
Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks.
Bilingual in English and French, to support employees across all Canadian provinces – MANDATORY

Role dimensions

This is a hybrid role requiring a minimum of 3 days per week onsite at an Orica office.
The position may be based in Boisbriand, QC; Sudbury, ON; Calgary, AB; or Maple Ridge, BC.
The regular schedule is Monday to Friday during daytime hours.

What we offer

As part of a truly global company, you will have the ability to grow and learn in a diverse, collaborative culture. We foster relationships and learning through connected global and local teams, promote flexible and diverse career paths and support the development of your knowledge and skills.

You will be paid a competitive salary, learn from talented individuals across multiple disciplines and be able to thrive in a safe workplace within a collaborative culture. Ignite your career at a place where your distinct potential can find its home.

Salary to be determined by the applicant’s experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.

Compensation Range

Between $75,000 and $95,000 / year
Eligible for annual short-term incentive plan

Benefits (Full Time Employees)

Medical on the first day worked. Basic module paid by the employer.
Dental on the first day worked. Basic module paid by the employer.
Life, Disability and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
Short and Long Term Disability
Retirement / Defined Contribution Pension Plan (DCPP)
Holidays - twelve nationally and/or provincially recognized holidays per calendar year
Paid Time Off

We respect and value all

Orica promotes and fosters a culture of inclusion and Equal Opportunity Employment everywhere we operate. We treat our people and applicants with fairness, dignity, and respect, getting the best of everyone’s contributions. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, nationality, age, military or veteran, marital or disability status.

Orica is committed to building a diverse and inclusive culture where our people feel engaged, respected, and connected.

Our recruitment process uses AI to help screen applications and identify candidates with relevant qualifications. While AI assists with the review, all applications receive a human review by our recruiting team. Our goal is to ensure a swift, objective, and fair evaluation of all applicants. Candidates will be notified in more detail as they progress through the application stages.

We have been made aware that some individuals have received scam emails which include false and invalid offers of employment from Orica. Please note that Orica will not offer employment to any candidate without first undertaking a formal application and recruitment process. All candidates are required to actively participate in the recruitment process applicable to the specific role and location where the role is based, prior to any offer of employment being made.

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Responsibilities

The Sr. Payroll Officer will manage the end-to-end payroll process for Canadian employees, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely delivery. They will also provide guidance to internal stakeholders, support payroll system improvements, and act as an escalation point for complex payroll inquiries.

Requirements

Candidates must have over 5 years of Canadian payroll processing experience and proficiency with the Dayforce system. Bilingualism in English and French is mandatory for this role.

Skills

Payroll processing
Dayforce
ServiceNow
Excel
Outlook 365
Legislative compliance
Collective agreements
Analytical skills
Communication skills
Interpersonal skills
Numeracy
Literacy
Bilingualism
Leave management
Reporting
Stakeholder management

Benefits

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Life insurance
Disability insurance
Accidental death and dismemberment insurance
Retirement pension plan
Paid time off
Holidays

Visa sponsorship

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Keywords

Payroll
Dayforce
ServiceNow
Excel
Outlook 365
Compliance
Collective agreements
Reporting
Benefits administration
Stakeholder management
Mining
Bilingual
Data management
Year-end processing
International assignments
HR policies
Analytical
Numeracy
Literacy
Hybrid work

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