The District of Squamish is located in the unceded traditional territory of the Skwxwú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish Nation). We offer gratitude to the Skwxwú7mesh People who have lived on these lands since time immemorial.Senior Payroll SpecialistPermanent Full-Time The District of Squamish is seeking a Senior Payroll Specialist responsible for the leadership and management of payroll and the support of general financial analysis, accounting, and reporting. As a Senior Payroll Specialist, you will oversee financial compliance and support human resources with labour relation matters, bargaining processes, and grievance resolution. This is an excellent opportunity for a strong communicator with excellent interpersonal and presentation skills.Key Responsibilities: Oversees and manages the full-cycle payroll process for exempt and unionized staff, and financial compliance with multiple collective agreements and employment contracts. Performs complex financial analysis including forecasting and responding to reporting requests. Responds to complex payroll inquiries and escalated issues from employees, timekeepers, managers, and senior leadership. Prepares, reviews, and approves journal entries, sub-ledger adjustments, and reconciliations. Participates in the year-end audit process and other compliance audits.What we?re looking for:  Chartered Professional Accounting (CPA) Designation. Undergraduate Degree in Commerce or related field. Minimum of five (5) years of progressive experience working in accounting and payroll in a multi-union payroll environment. Minimum of five (5) years of supervisory experience. Thorough knowledge of the Canadian payroll legislation and British Columbia specific regulations. Knowledge of group benefits, fringe benefits, union contracts, payroll policies and procedures, and computerized database and payroll systems.Who we are: The District of Squamish is a progressive and growing community. Our friendly, small-town setting, spectacular natural environment, thriving arts, culture and heritage scene and world-class recreational opportunities offer an incredible live-work-play lifestyle that few places can beat. We are a team of fun-loving yet highly dedicated and hardworking professionals who are committed to continuous learning, improvement, and excellence in service to our citizens - and so is our ideal candidate.Our Vision: Our organization is a thriving community, serving the thriving community of Squamish.Our Mission: We lead, facilitate and partner to ensure a liveable and sustainable Squamish.Our Core Values: Respect, Integrity, Connection, ProgressThink you would be the perfect fit? Then come and Deliver Outstanding Service at the District of Squamish! On top of the salary ranging from $108,963.24 - $119,739.83, the District of Squamish also offers a comprehensive benefits package, as well as a compressed work week which allows for an earned day off every second week.We can?t wait to hear from you!  A complete job advertisement can be viewed at: http://squamish.ca/yourgovernment/careers/job-postings/ If you have questions that aren?t answered there, please reach out to our friendly HR team at the contact email below.Click here to apply. If you encounter any issues with the form, please submit your resume and qualifications by email to jobs@squamish.ca (Quoting Competition #) To: #26-43 or submit your paper application to:Human ResourcesDistrict of Squamish37955 Second Avenue, P.O. Box 310, Squamish, B.C., V8B 0A3Application deadline: June 1, 2026