Company Overview

Highland Shores Children’s Aid is committed to ensuring the safety and promoting the well-being of our community’s children in partnership with their families and community resources. If you care deeply about the welfare of children and want to work in a dynamic environment, we would like to hear from you.

Summary

Reporting to the Supervisor, Finance, the Payroll and Benefits Coordinator is responsible for the bi-weekly processing of the employee payroll through the maintenance of accurate data in the Oracle HRIMS and Sage Accpac systems. The scope of the payroll processing includes union and non-union employees and knowledge of the collective agreement and relevant policies/procedures. The position is responsible for maintaining staff membership in the various benefits programs as well as providing information and responding to questions from staff regarding benefits plans and entitlements.

Required Qualifications, Knowledge, Education and Skills:

· Minimum of a three-year diploma from an accredited community college program, specializing in Accounting or Business Administration.

· Successful completion of Payroll Compliance Practitioner (PCP) Certification from the Canadian Payroll Association is preferred but will consider at least two years’ related work experience in a complex environment and a willingness to enroll in and complete the PCP certification.

· Minimum of two years’ experience in a full cycle computerized accounting environment, preferably in a not-for-profit, public-sector organization.

· Training/experience with payroll administration, benefit providers and pension plans.

· Advanced skills in the use of computers, particularly spreadsheet, database, accounting systems, and word processing software (Microsoft Office).

· Working knowledge of CICA standards for “Not For Profit Accounting”.

· Experience with ACCPAC/Sage software and Oracle accounting systems and working with collective agreements as they relate to payroll and benefits considered an asset.

· Knowledge of government programs such as CSA, RESP, RDSP, UCCB, OCBe, CDB, Canada Pension Plan Benefit, and children-in-care trust accounts considered an asset.

· Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills to interact effectively with all levels within and outside the organization.

· Proven leadership and planning abilities, and organizational and project management skills.

· Ability to multi-task, meet time constraints and problem solve with minimal supervision.

· A valid driver’s license, $1,000,000 automobile liability insurance, and a Criminal Record Check and Judicial Matters Check.

Annual salary: $57,430 - $ 71,798

Please apply by email directly to Highland Shores Children’s Aid by July 11, 2025.

We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from all qualified candidates. Accommodations throughout the recruitment and selection process are available upon request.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those being considered will be contacted.

Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 12 months

Pay: $57,430.00-$71,798.00 per year

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2025-07-11
Expected start date: 2025-07-21