Payroll Specialist Jobs

About The Position

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