Payroll Clerk 1
Competition No: 2026-122
Duration: Regular Full Time
Salary: $4,806 – 5,004 – 5,212 – 5,419 – 5,645/month
Schedule: 70 hours bi-weekly; Monday to Friday from 8:00 AM – 4:45 PM (Nine-Day Fortnight)
Special Notes: Normal for CUPE 23 Inside Division Collective Agreement
Last Updated: 5/11/26
This position works in Payroll - Administrator. This is payroll processing, clerical, and data entry work involving rapid and accurate entering of information from source documents into the enterprise system payroll module. The work also involves dividing data entry material to be entered into batches; adds up and totals specified information such as number of transactions, hours and records per batch for completion of batch headers; balances batches by comparing batch totals to input totals; and maintains Time Input-Control Documents, validates, balances and corrects irregularities and errors by referring to source material and performing routine clerical tasks. An incumbent acts as the first point of contact for internal and external payroll enquiries, answers enquiries regarding basic payroll matters and triages enquiries to the appropriate internal contact. An incumbent exercises some independence of action and judgement in ensuring the accuracy of work performed according to prescribed procedures and refers the more difficult or unusual problems to a supervisor for resolution. Work performance is reviewed by a supervisor in terms of efficiency, accuracy and maintenance of established standards and procedures. Performs related work as required.
Qualifications include completion of Grade 12 supplemented by completion of the Payroll Compliance Legislation course of the Payroll Compliance Practitioner (PCP) required course work, typing and commercial courses or training in computer data entry procedures and equipment, plus some related experience; or an equivalent combination of training and experience. Sound knowledge of departmental functions and requirements applicable to payroll and data entry operations, modern office procedures, methods and equipment and the ability to use a calculator. Working knowledge of the enterprise system payroll module, City regulations, practices, policies, and Collective Agreements applicable to the work performed. Ability to perform data entry procedures and operate the alpha and numeric keyboard with a high degree of speed and accuracy; perform accuracy and balancing checks, correct irregularities and routine system generated error messages, maintain records and perform related clerical work; maintain established standards and to perform repetitious work under rigid time schedules; deal tactfully and effectively with internal contacts on matters related to the work and maintain effective working relationships with employees, supervisors, and department officials.
Please apply online by
May 21, 2026. Copies of relevant professional certificates, degrees, or tickets will be required at the time of the interview. Please contact People and Culture at 604-294-7303 if you do not receive a confirmation email within one hour of submitting your application online at www.burnaby.ca/careers. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those considered for an interview will be contacted
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