Accounting & finance jobs in Canada

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Counted Oct 30, 2026

Hiring at a glance

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Open jobs: 9,589
Employers: 3,321

Advertised starting pay

Average starting payCAD / year: $80,113Across 1,016 listings
Average starting payCAD / hour: $34.53Across 508 listings
Average starting payUSD / year: $73,630Across 61 listings
Average starting payCAD / month: $6,864Across 24 listings
Average starting payUSD / hour: $25.81Across 10 listings

Employer-advertised starting pay, not employee salaries. Currencies and pay periods stay separate.

Where work happens

Remote: 1%132 listings
Hybrid: 24%2,338 listings
On-site: 74%7,086 listings

Not specified: <1% (33 listings)

Employers hiring include RBC (344), Scotiabank (300), CIBC (261).

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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Waterloo Catholic District School Board

Payroll Administrator

Kitchener, ON, Canada

Full-time

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Job details

Job type: Full-time
Apply by: Nov 23, 2026
Working hours: 35 hours per week
Posting language: English
Posted: Oct 24, 2026

Original job description

CUPE LOCAL 2512

Posting # 4065184

Payroll Administrator - Level 7

Seniority is a determining factor.

The Waterloo Catholic District School Board with a total student population of 38,000, provides services to students in 52 schools (Kindergarten to Grade 12) across the Waterloo Region.

The Board conducts intentional recruitment and selection as it seeks to achieve a state of greater equity for employees and students and to diversify its workforce.

All qualified applicants are welcome and encouraged to apply and applicants may choose to indicate if they are from a group who has experienced racial or social discrimination. Self- identification data will be used as a consideration in this posting. Aggregate data will be stored anonymously to support improvements to the Board's hiring processes.

General Description Of Duties

Payroll Administrators process payments to employees based on information received by Human Resource Services. The ideal candidate should be able to problem solve, work as a member of an interdependent team, and provide constructive feedback on processes and systems used by the department.

Computerized calculation of pay, deductions and contributions.
Calculation of adjustments for paid and unpaid absences.
Verify, edit and transmit on-line production reports.
Timely remittance of statutory and non-statutory deductions.
Familiarity with pension plans.
Preparation and verification of all journal entries and cheque requests.
Supporting duties i.e., responding to employee inquiries and ad hoc reports.
Effectively communicate with government agencies, other departments and employees.

Minimum Requirements:

Two-year college diploma in business or a related discipline.
Payroll Compliance Practitioner Certification (National Payroll Institute), or in progress.
Minimum of two years payroll experience in a computerized payroll environment.
Strong excel skills.
Ability to work in an environment with tight deadlines/turnaround times.
Knowledge and ability in a variety of software applications related to payroll.
Comprehensive and current knowledge of applicable government legislation and the ability to implement collective agreements, pension plans and all payroll related regulations.
Strong communication and analytical ability with excellent interpersonal and problem - solving skills.
Demonstrated sound decision-making skills involving the use of considerable ingenuity, initiative, judgement and resourcefulness.
Knowledge of the Canada Revenue Agency, Service Canada, Employment Standards Act, Workplace Safety and Insurance Board and Employer Health Tax Regulations.
Effective organizational and time management skills, multi-tasking and ability to prioritize work in a fast-paced environment.

Hourly Rate: $35.93 to $37.76 per hour (Plus a current Market Adjustment Allowance of $8,000 /year)

Hours of Work: Full-time, 35 hours per week, Work schedule determined by the Supervisor

Location: Corporate Services at the Catholic Education Centre, Kitchener, ON

Work Arrangement: This is fully on-site position, with standard workdays from Monday to Friday.

Start Date: As soon as possible.

Qualified applicants are invited to submit a resume and cover letter. Please see the Application Process below.

Applicants must attach diplomas/certificates required for this position to the resume to be considered a candidate for the position.

Application Process

Applicants are required to apply directly through Apply to Education at:

Applytoeducation assistance, contact 1-877-900-5627 (Monday Friday, 7:30 am 7:00 pm EST.)

In the application process, identify your qualifications and abilities, such as relevant experience, to perform the duties of this job. Include your Diplomas/Certificates in your application.

Incomplete applications may not be considered.

Applications will be accepted up until 4:00pm on November 6, 2026.

Detailed information on the application process can be found at:

The Waterloo Catholic District School Board is welcoming of candidates from diverse communities, backgrounds and identities and encourages applications from qualified members of these groups.

Applicants are invited to self-identify if you are First Nations, Metis, Inuit, a member of a visible minority group(s) or a person with disabilities. This information is collected under the authority of the Ontario Human Rights Code and will be used to keep track of recruitment information. No personal information will be included.

To request this file in large print, please email ou require a disability related accommodation to participate the recruitment process, please contact us at (519) 578-3677, extension 2368 to discuss your needs under the Human Rights Code. Responses to inquiries will be provided within 72 hours.

At WCDSB, we are committed to respecting your privacy, and will take appropriate measures to protect any personal information you may share with us through the job application process. All personal information is collected under the authority of the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and will be used to determine qualifications for employment. For more information about the Board's Privacy Policy, please contact our Privacy Officer at 519-578-3660 Ext. 2381.

The successful candidate will be required to produce a satisfactory Criminal Background Check. For further information refer to policy APS 038 on the website of the Waterloo Catholic District School Board.

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Responsibilities

Process employee payroll, including pay, deductions, contributions, absence adjustments, and statutory and non-statutory remittances. Verify and transmit payroll reports, prepare journal entries and cheque requests, respond to employee inquiries, and communicate with government agencies and internal departments.

Requirements

Requires a two-year college diploma in business or a related discipline, Payroll Compliance Practitioner certification or progress toward it, and at least two years of computerized payroll experience. Candidates must have strong Excel and software skills, current knowledge of payroll legislation and regulations, and effective communication, analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.

Skills

Computerized Payroll Processing
Payroll Calculations
Excel
Payroll Software
Payroll Compliance
Pension Plan Administration
Government Legislation
Collective Agreement Implementation
Financial Reporting
Journal Entries
Employee Support
Communication
Analytical Skills
Problem-Solving
Time Management
Decision-Making

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Keywords

Payroll Administration
Computerized Payroll
Payroll Compliance Practitioner
National Payroll Institute
Excel
Payroll Software
Pay Calculations
Deductions
Contributions
Paid and Unpaid Absences
Production Reports
Statutory Remittances
Non-Statutory Remittances
Pension Plans
Journal Entries
Cheque Requests
Collective Agreements
Canada Revenue Agency
Service Canada
Employment Standards Act
Workplace Safety and Insurance Board
Employer Health Tax Regulations
Payroll Legislation
Employee Inquiries
Financial Reporting

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