Vancouver Police Department

Time Entry Clerk

COMPETITION: #2660-50021354
Classification: Payroll Clerk I
DEPARTMENT: Support Services Division
DIVISION: Human Resources Section
SECTION: Payroll Unit

STATUS: Temporary Full-Time
DURATION: Approximately 3 months, and may be extended or reduced for operational reasons or circumstances that could not be foreseen at time of posting.
HOURS OF WORK: Monday – Friday, 0800-1600 hours
SALARY: Pay Grade 15 - $29.20 to $34.30 per hour
COMP. END DATE: April 2nd, 2026

“NOT JUST A JOB . . . A CONTRIBUTION”

POSITION SUMMARY
Responsible for preparing, processing and the maintenance of a variety of payroll and time entry records for the Vancouver Police Department.

Essential Duties

• Receives and handles various time entry related issues

• Receives and/or downloads, verifies, and processes time sheets

• Downloads and processes prior period adjustments (PPA)

• Reviews existing information for accuracy and follow up if applicable

• Ensures accuracy of statutory holidays and other related time entry functions

• Meets weekly and bi-weekly timelines to ensure employees are paid

• Runs WMS and SAP reports

• Other related duties and responsibilities as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:
REQUIRED:

• Good working knowledge of Word, Outlook and Excel

• Good verbal communication, numeric and organizational skills

• Ability to complete work accurately with established time frames

• Ability to pay attention to detail, verify information and meet strict timelines

• Ability to maintain effective working relationships in a team environment

• Ability to understand and apply regulations, agreements and procedures concerning Payroll and benefit matters.

• Working knowledge of City Personnel Regulations and Union Agreements applicable to wage and salary administration.

• Ability to type a minimum of 45 wpm and 7000 keystrokes per minute

PREFERRED:

• Knowledge of payroll procedures, guidelines and VPD collective agreements

• Working knowledge in related Payroll systems such as SAP and WMS

EXPERIENCE:
REQUIRED:

• Work experience in a business or retail environment

• Experience with data processing or time entry processing

PREFERRED:

• Recent related time entry/data processing experience

• Experience working with personnel regulations and union agreements

EDUCATION:
REQUIRED:

• Grade 12

• Or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

PREFERRED:

• Completed courses in Finance, Payroll or Business from a recognized post-secondary institution

OTHER REQUIREMENT(S):

• Valid BC Driver’s License (preferred)

• Canadian Citizenship or Permanent Resident Status

• All employees must maintain their Enhanced Security Clearance while employed with the Vancouver Police Department. Enhanced Security Clearances will be renewed every 5 years or as required.

SELECTION PROCESS:
We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those short-listed will be contacted.

This position falls under the jurisdiction of Teamsters Local 31.

Applicants should submit a cover letter and resume via email to vpd.civilian.jobs@vpd.ca by 4:30 p.m. of the closing date. The competition number must be indicated in the subject line of the email.

THE VANCOUVER POLICE DEPARTMENT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Education : Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience : Experience an asset