Find work in Canada.

324,536 jobs across our Canadian network. How we count

Jobs in Canada

25+ jobs

Email me new jobs Save this search

Added 1 min ago
Application Administrator
JSG (Johnson Service Group, Inc.)
Calgary, AB
Contract
…teams to ensure application availability and to maintain the technical environment, including software, security/access management, capacity management, monitoring and…
Added 1 min ago
Business Systems Analysis Specialist
TD
Toronto, ON
Full-time
…ideal for someone who understands both the business impact and technical complexity of system integrations in a regulated…
Added 1 min ago
Senior Project Manager
TEEMA
Vancouver, BC
Contract
…Platform Manager, Digital Platforms Administrators, vendors, and technical teams, and feeds project-level input into portfolio sequencing, dependency management, release planning, and…
Added 1 min ago
AI / Automation Specialist
Otodata
Montreal, QC
Full-time
Added 1 min ago
Specialist, Social
Spark Foundry
Toronto, ON
Full-time
The Social Specialist is a highly organized, detail-oriented team player with strong technical aptitude in paid social platforms namely, Meta:Facebook & Instagram (required), Twitter…
Added 2 mins ago
Building Science and Specifications Specialist
EXP
NB · Halifax, NB
Full-time
…design, architectural specification development and management, technical quality reviews, construction-phase support, and on-site…
Added 2 mins ago
Partner Success & Sales Enablement Specialist
Avomind
Remote, Canada
Remote
…expand, they’re looking for a Partner Success & Sales Enablement Specialist to strengthen partner relationships, support commercial initiatives, and help partners successfully bring the…
Added 2 mins ago
Sr. Procurement Specialist
Aecon
Toronto, ON
Strong technical knowledge of construction and infrastructure project scopes, methodologies, and delivery processes.
Added 2 mins ago
Specialist, Social
Publicis Groupe Holdings B.V
Toronto, ON
Full-time
The Social Specialist is a highly organized, detail-oriented team player with strong technical aptitude in paid social platforms namely, Meta: Facebook & Instagram (required), Twitter…
Added 17 mins ago
SAP Success Plan Manager – Specialist
SAP IT Business Systeme
Calgary, AB
$99,900 to $217,300 CAD / year
Full-time
Clear, effective communication, translating technical progress into business language and keeping stakeholders informed under uncertainty.
Added 17 mins ago
Copy of SAP Success Plan Manager – Specialist
SAP IT Business Systeme
Vancouver, BC · Calgary, Alberta
$99,900 to $217,300 CAD / year
Full-time
Clear, effective communication, translating technical progress into business language and keeping stakeholders informed under uncertainty.
Added 17 mins ago
Principal Defence Systems Engineer
SkyWatch
Ottawa, ON
Full-time
…business seeking to store and share geospatial data, a GIS specialist in need of imagery for maps or workflows, a developer looking to build innovative solutions with our API, or a data…
Added 17 mins ago
Principal Platform Engineer
SkyWatch
Remote, Canada
Full-time · Remote
…business seeking to store and share geospatial data, a GIS specialist in need of imagery for maps or workflows, a developer looking to build innovative solutions with our API, or a data…
Added 31 mins ago
Senior Splunk Engineer
Vsync Solutions
Toronto, ON
Contract
Our client is seeking an experienced Metrics Design & Reporting Specialist – Splunk to transform complex operational and security datasets into clear, actionable, decision-enabling…
Added 31 mins ago
Proposal Specialist (Government)
Geotab
Toronto, ON
Full-time
…our growth and deliver results! Geotab is seeking a Proposal Specialist with at least five years of proposal support of proposal management experience, preferable in the SaaS or technology…
Added 31 mins ago
Proposal Specialist (Government)
Geotab
Oakville, ON
Full-time
…our growth and deliver results! Geotab is seeking a Proposal Specialist with at least five years of proposal support of proposal management experience, preferable in the SaaS or technology…
Added 31 mins ago
Proposal Specialist (Government)
Geotab
Waterloo, ON
Full-time
…our growth and deliver results! Geotab is seeking a Proposal Specialist with at least five years of proposal support of proposal management experience, preferable in the SaaS or technology…
Added 31 mins ago
Artificial Intelligence Engineer
Gala Solutions
Montreal, QC
Contract
Job Title: AI Platform Engineering Specialist
Added 32 mins ago
Quality Assurance Specialist
Weber Manufacturing Technologies
Midland, ON
…production volumes increase, we are adding a Quality Assurance Specialist to strengthen the team and keep our standards high on every…
Added 32 mins ago
IT Support Specialist - 12 Month Contract
Rethink Canada
Toronto, ON
Contract
We are looking for an IT Support Specialist to help us support our macOS client platform and IT Infrastructure services in order to deliver a seamless and consistent employee experience. As…
Added 47 mins ago
Director, Brand & Growth - Mntd
Knix
Toronto, ON
From $135,000 CAD / year
Full-time
Added 1 hour ago
Systems Testing/QA Specialist – Senior - RQ11510
S M Software Solutions Inc
Toronto, ON
Internship
We are seeking an experienced Systems Testing/QA Specialist – Senior to support the Ministry of Public and Business Service Delivery and Procurement on a large-scale enterprise IT…
Added 1 hour ago
Systems Testing/QA Specialist – Senior - RQ11509
S M Software Solutions Inc
Toronto, ON
Internship
We are seeking an experienced Systems Testing/QA Specialist – Senior to support the Ministry of Public and Business Service Delivery and Procurement in an enterprise-level IT environment.…
Added 1 hour ago
Director, Brand & Growth - Mntd
Knix
Toronto, ON
From $135,000 CAD / year
Full-time
Added 1 hour ago
Outbound Sales Specialist
Records Management
Toronto, ON · North York, ON
Full-time
…manages projects ranging from basic file conversion to complex, technical archival…

PlanIT Search

Payroll Specialist

Montreal, QC, Canada

Pay: $95,000 to $110,000 CAD / year
Job type: Full-time
Apply by: Oct 24, 2026
Experience: 7–10 years of experience in Canadian payroll processing.
Posting language: English
Posted: Sep 24, 2026

Apply About employer

Applications open in a new tab.

Original job description

Payroll Specialist

Location: Montreal, QC (5 days onsite for the first 3 months and then hybrid: 3 days on-site, 2 days remote)

Employment Type: Full time Permanent

Only candidates legally eligible to work in Canada without the need for visa sponsorship will be contacted.

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Payroll Specialist to ensure employees receive timely and accurate compensation. This position requires technical payroll expertise, attention to detail, and strong interpersonal skills.

Payroll Administration

Process semi-monthly payroll for all employees, ensuring accuracy and compliance with company policies and federal and provincial regulations.
Manage the full payroll cycle, including timecard verification, gross-to-net calculations, statutory deductions (CPP, EI, income tax), and final pay processing.
Reconcile payroll data each cycle and investigate and resolve discrepancies.
Ensure new hires, terminations, leaves of absence, and other employee changes are accurately reflected in the payroll system, working closely with HR colleagues.
Calculate and process bonuses, overtime, commissions, retroactive pay, and other variable compensation.
Maintain employee profiles and payroll information in the system.
Coordinate with department heads to verify and approve payroll data before processing.
Liaise with external payroll providers or software support teams to resolve system issues.

Year-End & Tax Compliance

Lead the preparation, reconciliation, and distribution of year-end payroll documents, including T4s, T4As, and RL-1 slips for Quebec employees.
Ensure accurate reporting of taxable benefits, pensionable and insurable earnings, and other required information in compliance with CRA and Revenu Québec requirements.
Submit year-end filings to the CRA and Revenu Québec within prescribed deadlines, including T4 Summary and RL-1 Summary transmittals.
Manage Records of Employment (ROEs) and ensure timely submission through Service Canada.
Stay current on changes to federal and provincial payroll regulations and year-end reporting requirements.
Respond to employee inquiries regarding T4s, RL-1s, and other payroll-related tax matters.

Payroll Controls & Compliance

Design, implement, and enforce payroll internal controls, including segregation of duties, authorization levels, and pre- and post-payroll reconciliations.
Conduct regular payroll audits, maintain process documentation, and collaborate with Finance and internal audit teams to support regulatory reviews.

Other Responsibilities

Assist employees with payroll inquiries in a professional and timely manner.
Maintain records of paid leave, sick days, and other necessary deductions.
File and archive payroll documentation in accordance with retention policies.
Verify and reconcile billing statements from payroll vendors and third-party suppliers against contracts and payroll data, resolving discrepancies.
Coordinate with Finance and Accounts Payable to ensure timely payment and proper cost centre coding of approved invoices.

Qualifications

Payroll Compliance Professional (PCP) certification is mandatory.
7–10 years of experience in Canadian payroll processing.
Experience with U.S. corporate income tax within a financial institution and the ability to understand corporate tax terminology and get up to speed quickly. Experience with specific U.S. tax forms is not required. Experience focused on personal income tax alone does not meet this requirement.
Strong understanding of accounting principles and practices related to payroll.
Demonstrated experience with T4, RL-1, and Canadian payroll year-end processing.
Proven ability to design and enforce payroll controls and audit procedures.
Knowledge of payroll software; ADP is preferred. Please indicate which systems you have used.
Strong attention to detail and analytical and problem-solving skills.
Professional verbal and written communication skills in English and French, to support Anglophone clients and work with Anglophone colleagues.
A college diploma or equivalent payroll training is required. A bachelor’s degree in Finance, HR, or a related field is an asset.

PlanIT is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All employment is decided based on qualifications, merit, and business needs.

Disclosure:

This posting represents an active and genuine vacancy with one of Plan IT’s clients and is not intended for speculative or pipeline recruitment. Plan IT and/or its clients may use AI-assisted tools from time to time to support the screening and evaluation of applications; however, these tools do not replace human judgment or decision-making at any stage of the hiring process.

Apply About employer

More about this job

Responsibilities

Process semi-monthly payroll, reconcile payroll data, manage employee changes and variable compensation, and respond to employee payroll inquiries. Lead year-end tax reporting and filings, manage Records of Employment, and maintain payroll controls, audits, documentation, and vendor invoice reconciliations.

Requirements

Requires PCP certification, 7–10 years of Canadian payroll experience, a college diploma or equivalent payroll training, and demonstrated expertise in Canadian year-end reporting and payroll controls. Candidates must also have experience with U.S. corporate income tax in a financial institution, strong accounting knowledge, and professional English and French communication skills; ADP experience is preferred.

Skills

Canadian Payroll Processing
Payroll Administration
Payroll Reconciliation
Payroll Compliance
Year-End Payroll Reporting
T4 And RL-1 Processing
Payroll Controls
Payroll Auditing
U.S. Corporate Income Tax
Accounting Principles
ADP
Problem-Solving
Attention To Detail
English Communication
French Communication

Visa sponsorship

Not detected in the job text

Keywords

Payroll Compliance Professional (PCP)
Canadian Payroll
Semi-Monthly Payroll
Payroll Administration
Timecard Verification
Gross-To-Net Calculations
Statutory Deductions
Canada Pension Plan (CPP)
Employment Insurance (EI)
T4
T4A
RL-1
CRA
Revenu Québec
Records Of Employment (ROE)
Service Canada
Payroll Controls
Segregation Of Duties
Payroll Reconciliation
Payroll Audits
U.S. Corporate Income Tax
Financial Institution
Accounting Principles
ADP
Payroll Software
Vendor Invoice Reconciliation
Cost Centre Coding
Variable Compensation
English
French

Report this job