Bilingual Payroll Coordinator

PCL Construction•Ottawa, ON

19d•CA$65,000 - CA$77,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Bilingual Payroll Coordinator for Consolidated Services Inc. within Edmonton NAHQ contributes to our team by maintaining all employee payroll information to ensure it is current and accurate. This role works in conjunction with appropriate resources to process new hires, employee changes, terminations, and transfers of hourly craft employees. The coordinator prepares and processes in-house weekly multi-provincial (including Quebec) payroll for hourly craft employees. A key aspect of this role is understanding and interpreting government legislation and collective bargaining agreements to ensure compliance with pay, deductions, benefits, taxes, and documentation requirements. The position also involves maintaining all aspects of district payroll system setup, reconciling and remitting company and union benefit liabilities, and preparing payroll year-end reporting. Developing and maintaining strong customer-focused relationships with all stakeholders is essential, along with performing other duties as required.

Requirements

Fluent in spoken and written French and English is required.
Minimum of two years of unionized payroll administration experience, including Quebec.
Intermediate knowledge of payroll processes, statutory laws, and labour agreements.
Demonstrated ability to read, interpret, and apply collective bargaining agreements to payroll administration.
Experience with the preparation, reconciliation, and submission of monthly, quarterly, and annual internal and external remittances.
Excellent attention to detail and strong problem‑solving skills.
Collaborative team player with the ability to work in a fast‑paced environment.
Ability to maintain performance when faced with tight deadlines and frequent changes.
Ability to act with the required discretion when handling confidential information.
Proficient in Microsoft Office applications and automated payroll processing systems.

Nice To Haves

Actively working toward or completion of the Payroll Compliance Professional (PCP) certification is desirable.
Experience with JDE or Oracle payroll systems is considered an asset.

Responsibilities

Maintains all employee payroll information to ensure it is current and accurate.
Works in conjunction with the appropriate resources to process new hires, employee changes, terminations, and transfers of hourly craft employees.
Prepares and processes in house‑ weekly multi‑provincial (including Quebec) payroll for hourly craft employees.
Understands and interprets government legislation and collective bargaining agreements to ensure compliance with pay, deductions, benefits, taxes, and documentation requirements.
Maintains all aspects of district payroll system setup, where required.
Reconciles and remits all company and union benefit liabilities, including but not limited to CCQ, Revenu Québec, CNESST, WCB, CRA, and provincial health.
Reconciles and prepares payroll year‑end reporting for hourly craft employees, including Relevé 1s, T4s, and T2200s.
Develops and maintains strong customer focused‑ relationships with all stakeholders.
Performs other duties as required.

Benefits

Employee ownership opportunities that build long-term value
Annual discretionary performance bonuses
RRSP, TFSA, Pension Contribution Options
Flexible medical, dental and vision benefits
Prescription drug coverage and virtual care services
Life, AD&D and disability insurance
Paid parental leave and family care support
Health and lifestyle spending account options
Mental health and wellness support, including Employee Assistance Programs
Career growth pathways, leadership development and mentorship programs
Access to world-class training through PCL's College of Construction and professional development courses
Ongoing opportunities to learn new skills, explore different roles and grow your career across sectors and regions