Payroll Officer - Payroll Department

Education Centre

Company Overview

As a rapidly growing school division in Alberta, Rocky View Schools (RVS) supports the educational needs of more than 29,000 students from Kindergarten to Grade 12 in 53 schools to ensure they learn, belong and succeed.

RVS is situated on the traditional territories of the Treaty 7 region of Southern Alberta including the Siksikaitsitapi (Siksika, Kainai, Piikani, Amskapi Pikuni), the Tsuut’ina, the Îyâxe Nakoda Nations (Bearspaw, Chiniki, Goodstoney), and the Rocky View Métis District.

Our team is committed to creating positive, safe and inclusive environments for students to learn and for staff to work together. RVS encourages applications from individuals who can help shape and embody our core values of Leadership, People, Community and Innovation, and support our vision that RVS is a world-class learning organization where all students achieve their absolute best.

The Opportunity

RVS invites applications for a continuing, full-time (35 hrs/wk) Payroll Officer position starting September 2, 2025 in the Payroll Department. This position is located at the Education Centre in Airdrie, AB.

The Payroll Officer works under the supervision of the Manager of Payroll and is responsible for preparing and distributing Rocky View Schools’ (RVS) monthly and biweekly payroll for employees. The Payroll Officer prepares reports and processes all compensation and payroll deductions.

Responsibilities Include

• Coordinates and processes payroll for all RVS employees to ensures employees are

  correctly and appropriately paid in accordance with federal and provincial regulations,

  and the Board’s Collective Agreement and Terms of Employment

• Performs timesheet calculation and data entry; benefit deduction calculations; reporting

  and filing; pay increases; wage garnishments; workers compensation payments; deferred

  compensation; direct deposit submission; distribution of pay statements

• Maintains confidentiality and discretion of all payroll and employment matters including

  but not limited to employee files, wage garnishments, benefits, taxes, payroll reports,

  union payments, workers’ compensation payments, and deferred compensation plans

• Administers, reconciles, and or/remits a variety of documents related to employee hires,

  terminations, retirements, and various benefits entitlements

• Prepares and verifies statements and records of earnings for employees

• Processes payroll audits, employment insurance claims, employment verifications, sick and

  vacation accruals, and employment correspondence

• Compiles statistical reports, statements and summaries related to pay and benefit accounts

• Assists in completing various payroll projects by conducting research, gathering

  information, and generating reports as required

• Creates, reviews, and evaluates payroll practices and procedures to improve services and

  accuracy

• Interprets and implements RVS’ employment policies and procedures ensuring compliance

  with relevant employment legislations

• Partners with Human Resources and other identified stakeholder groups to promote

  collaborative working relationships

• Supports RVS staff with all payroll and benefit matters with professionalism and discretion

Education/Experience

• Payroll Compliance Professional certification

• Certificate or Diploma in Payroll administration, Accounting, Bookkeeping, or related field

• Three to five years successful experience in full-cycle payroll processing functions

• Previous experience processing payroll within a school division and/or unionized

  environment is considered an asset

• Experience performing bookkeeping or accounting functions is considered an asset

• An equivalent combination of Education and Experience may be considered

Knowledge and Skills

• High Attention to detail and consistency in day-to-day processes

• Thorough knowledge of payroll procedures and current government regulations

• Ability to think critically, problem-solve, and provide high levels of service-oriented

  performance in challenging situations

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with high levels of tact and diplomacy

• Ability to meet strict payroll deadlines while managing frequent interruptions

• Ability to apply sound judgment and maintain strict confidentiality

• Ability to successfully work in a team environment as well as independently with minimal

  supervision

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and web-based applications

Rocky View Schools Benefits

• 3 weeks' Vacation
• 11 Earned Days
• Hybrid (one day a week, working remotely) with Supervisor approval
• Flex Benefits Plan (Extended health, Dental, Wellness/Health Care Spending Account, Tax Free Savings Account and Registered Retirement Savings Plan)
• Defined Pension Plan
• Professional development and training opportunities
• Free parking

Pre-employment Requirements

• In order to be selected as a candidate for an interview, candidates must submit proof of qualifications/education as required by the position
• The successful candidate must submit a current Criminal Record with Vulnerable Sector Check within 30 days of the start of your employment

Open to: Internal and External applicants

Salary: $37.93 - $46.06 per hour

How to Apply

We request all applications be placed through . Applications must include your cover letter, resume and contact information of three professional references.

**Quote Job Code: #**3966371

Closing Date: On or before August 5**, 2025, no later than 8:00 am MST. Interviews will be held on August 7, 2025.**

Rocky View Schools

Human Resources

We appreciate and consider all applications; however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Applicants may be contacted via email or by phone for an interview. Please ensure your online profile information is up to date so there is no delay in contacting you.