Posted Jul 31, 2026Payroll Administrator
Description
Emcon Services Inc., a distinguished Canadian company with proven track record of over 30 years as an interprovincial Road and Bridge Maintenance Contractor, is offering an exciting opportunity. We're looking for a motivated individual to join our team as a Payroll Administrator at our Corporate office in Merritt, BC.
Role Overview:
As Payroll Administrator at Emcon Services Inc., you will be responsible for overseeing the accurate and timely processing of Payroll across multiple employee groups. including both unionized and exclusion (non-union) employees. This role ensures compliance with internal policies, collective agreements, and applicable legislation, while maintaining high standards of data integrity and confidentiality.
Key Responsibilities Include:
- Manage end-to-end payroll processing, including regular and exclusion payroll cycles, ensuring all payments are accurate and completed on schedule
- Prepare and transmit all final payroll files to the bank, ensuring proper validation, approvals, and adherence to deadlines
- Oversee payroll operations for unionized employees, including interpretation and application of collective agreements
- Provide specific oversight and support for British Columbia (BC) unionized payroll, ensuring regional compliance and accuracy
- Supervise and support a team of three direct reports, including workload allocation, training, performance management, and ongoing development
- Ensure payroll accuracy through regular audits, reconciliations, and review of payroll reports prior to finalization
- Maintain and validate exclusion employee records, ensuring correct setup of compensation, benefits, and deduction in alignment with company policies
- Collaborate with HR and Finance teams to ensure seamless integration of employee data, benefits administration, and payroll changes
- Identify opportunities for process improvements and implement best practices to enhance payroll efficiency and accuracy
- Address payroll inquiries and resolve discrepancies in an timely and professional manner
- Monitor and maintain payroll accuracy through regular reporting, reconciliations, and quality checks
- This role requires strong attention to detail, in-depth knowledge of payroll processes (Including unionized environments), and the ability to lead a team while managing multiple priorities effectively
Qualifications
- Bachelors degree with a minimum of 2-3 years of progressive accounting experience, with at least 1-2 years in a supervisory capacity
- Prior payroll experience; Payroll Compliance Practitioner (PCP) designation is an asset
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Access) and accounting/ERP systems; experience with Explorer Contract Manager is a strong asset
- Understanding of BC Employment Standards Act, WorkSafeBC requirements, and payroll legislation
- Exceptional organizational skills with a keen eye for detail and accuracy
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines in a dynamic, multi-site environment
- High degree of professionalism, discretion, and confidentiality
How to Apply:
Qualified applicants are encouraged to send their resume and cover letter to HR@emconservices.ca or apply on indeed and Emcon careers
$60,000-$70,000 annually
