Our Accounting group is currently looking to add a Payroll Administrator to the team, based out of our Calgary office on a 6-month term (with potential to extend).

Reporting to the Payroll Supervisor, this position provides in-house processing of multi-provincial payroll within a fast-paced oilfield construction environment while ensuring accuracy, confidentiality, and compliance with company policies and applicable legislation. The successful candidate needs to be able to effectively manage competing priorities, be willing to support the team beyond regular payroll duties when required as well as be dependable, adaptable, and capable of working independently while maintaining a high level of professionalism and attention to detail.

Duties And Responsibilities

Complete in-house processing of bi-weekly payroll for hourly employees and subcontractors Maintain employee payroll records and related documentation to ensure accuracy and completeness, including processing new hires, rehires, employee changes, and terminations Interpret and apply government legislation, primarily for Alberta, British Columbia, and Saskatchewan, to ensure compliance with payroll, deductions, benefits, taxation, and documentation requirements Ensure payroll is processed accurately and within required deadlines in a high-volume environment Prepare ROEs, T4s, payroll reconciliations, and government remittances Respond to employee payroll inquiries in a professional and timely manner Coordinate with HR, accounting, and operations teams regarding various inquiries Assist with audits, reporting, and administrative duties as required Create, maintain, and manage spreadsheets and customized reports Provide support to other departments and assist with additional duties outside of regular responsibilities when needed

Requirements

High School Diploma (or equivalent) Previous payroll experience, ideally within the construction or oilfield industry Strong understanding of Canadian payroll legislation and CRA requirements, with emphasis on Alberta, British Columbia, and Saskatchewan Working knowledge of WCB requirements for subcontractors within Alberta, British Columbia, and Saskatchewan, including interprovincial coverage and clearance requirements Exceptional organizational and time management skills Intermediate to advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel

Preferred Skills / Qualifications

PCP (Payroll Compliance Professional) designation Experience processing subcontractor payroll Post-Secondary education in a related field

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive and competitive total rewards package that includes a complete range of employee benefits, like a company-matched RRSP program, to ensure you have the tools necessary to manage, maintain, and improve your health and wellbeing.

About Our Business

Arnett & Burgess Energy Services (A&B) is a leading service provider to the energy industry. For over 65 years our people have worked diligently to ensure the success of each project we break ground on. We stand strong as a multi-generational energy sector pioneer. We are also part of Quanta Services, with capabilities that span the electric power, pipeline, industrial, and communications industries to connect people and power.

Arnett & Burgess Energy Services (A&B) is an equal opportunity employer.

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Depending on qualifications, the successful candidate may be offered a position at a more appropriate level Applicants must have legal authorization to work in Canada with no restrictions Arnett & Burgess Energy Services is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified individuals, without regard to race, religion, age, sex, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, or disability Accommodation for applicants with disabilities is available on request during the recruitment process