We have an exciting opportunity for a motivated, professional, and team-oriented Payroll Administrator to join our growing Accounting team in our Halifax, NS office. Reporting directly to the Payroll Manager, this new role has been added as we expand our team and will work collaboratively with colleagues in both Accounting and Human Resources to support multiple payrolls across our organization.

Your Key Responsibilities:

• Manage completion and review of all employee timesheets;

• Prepare, review and distribute weekly employee utilization reports;

• Maintain vacation and overtime schedules for all employees;

• Manage data entry in 3rd party payroll system;

• Administer changes to employee master data;

• Prepare and upload bi-weekly payroll file for salaried and hourly employees;

• Maintain and update employee benefit information;

• Prepare period end payroll postings and payroll reconciliations; and

• Other duties as required.

You are welcome to apply even if you do not meet all the requirements.

Your Capabilities and Credentials:

• Post-secondary education in business administration or accounting;

• 5 - 7 years experience in a payroll-focused role, previous experience in a professional services environment is a strong asset;

• Payroll Compliance Practitioner (PCP) considered a strong asset;

• Experience with Canadian multi-provincial payroll requirements;

• Proven ability to maintain confidentiality and practice discretion in interactions and dealings with others;

• Superior attention to detail;

• Ability to learn new processes quickly;

• Highly organized;

• Ability to consistently meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment; and

• Strong technical proficiency; intermediate level in MS Office Suite including Excel and Word are essential.

What we can offer you:

• A competitive compensation package effective on your first day of employment:

  • Comprehensive health and dental benefits
  • CAAT Defined Benefit Pension Plan with employer contributions
  • Generous vacation allowance commensurate with experience

• Maternity or Parental leave top-up

• Health spending account

• Wellness incentive

• Membership dues reimbursement

• Education and lifelong learning subsidization

• Community volunteering incentive

• Employee Family Assistance Program

• Public transit subsidy

In addition to the above benefits, we offer:

• Flexible hours and locations to support work/life balance;

• Ability to work paid overtime and bank time-in-lieu for future use;

• Diverse team with a wide range of experience and expertise;

• Exposure to a variety of projects;

• Support to develop skills and pursue projects related to your own interests;

• Collaboration between multiple disciplines and levels of expertise;

• Mentoring opportunities to foster your personal and professional development;

• Accessible and central offices in Atlantic Canada and Ottawa; and

• Access to training opportunities in areas ranging from technical development to leadership skills.

About Us

At CBCL our purpose is to create a positive and lasting impact on people and our planet. As an employee-owned firm, at CBCL, our people are everything. We are committed to promoting inclusivity and diversity for a workplace where everyone can thrive, and we build long-term relationships with our clients while providing them with innovative solutions.

We have earned recognition as one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers and one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies. Our multitalented group of professionals offer consulting in the Infrastructure, Water and Wastewater, Buildings, Industrial, and Earth and Environment sectors. We value our people, our communities, and our history and look forward to continuing our steady growth.

Along with our commitment to reducing our carbon footprint corporately, CBCL develops and implements sustainable engineering solutions that respect the current social and environmental impacts, as well as future implications of our designs.

CBCL operates from its offices in Halifax and Sydney, NS; Charlottetown, PE; Saint John, Fredericton and Moncton, NB; St. John's, NL, and Ottawa, ON.

CBCL Limited strives to provide a diverse workplace that is inclusive, accessible and celebrates individuals and what makes us unique. We are proud to be an employer partner with the Canadian Centre for Diversity and Inclusion and Pride at Work.

We are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible workplace for all. If you require accommodations at any stage of the recruitment or interview process, or while working with us, please email hr@cbcl.ca. We will work with you to meet your needs in a respectful and timely manner.

Our goal is to ensure every candidate has a fair opportunity to demonstrate their abilities. We value diverse perspectives and are dedicated to removing barriers that may prevent individuals from thriving in their roles.

We thank all applicants for their interest, but only those applicants who are selected to interview will be contacted.