At the City of St. Catharines, you’ll find more than just a job — you’ll find a place that fits.

Here, your work means something — where you can see the impact, feel the pride, and know you’re a part of something bigger. You’ll be trusted to do your job, backed by people who care, and part of a team that shows up for each other. There’s flexibility when it counts, and a real understanding that life doesn’t stop when the workday starts. With pay you can count on, great benefits, and a pension that helps you plan ahead — you’ve got more than a job. You’ve got the space to grow, the balance you need, and a place that gets it.

It feels different — because it is. 

It’s a place that works for you.

About the Role:

To collect and prepare data necessary to generate all City payrolls and to prepare related summaries, vouchers, reports and certificates.

What You'll be Doing:

• Accurate preparation of all City payrolls and any required retro-active payments using the corporation’s payroll system.
• Ensuring accuracy of employee setup, changes of status, and terminations in a timely manner in the corporation’s payroll system.
• Summarize payroll distribution for payroll journal ledger posting and balance to year to date register for all payrolls.
• Preparation of weekly and monthly remittances for Canada Revenue Agency source deductions, Workplace Safety Insurance Board premiums, and Ontario Municipal Employees Retirement System deductions, Extended Health and Dental Insurance, including preparation of vouchers.
• Track Workplace Safety and Insurance Board re-imbursement cheques and deposit to appropriate accounts.
• Monthly reconciliation of Health and Dental Benefit statements and preparation of vouchers to ensure timely payment.
• Prepare reports on payrolls for Statistics Canada and other government agencies and other statistical reports.
• Reconcile annual total remittances and detail of income tax, Canada Pension Plan, employment insurance, and Workplace Safety and Insurance Board.
• Preparation of annual T4’s and T4A’s
• Ensuring wage garnishment and family responsibility collection are deducted accurately and remitted, as required.
• Assist in answering employees' inquiries about pay, deductions and payroll administration.
• Preparing Records of Employment as required and responding to reporting requests from Employment and Social Development Canada in a timely manner.
• Serve as back-up to Payroll Team Leader position as required.
• Working with collective agreements and government legislation related to payroll and information privacy.
• Perform other similar and related duties as required.

What's Required:

• Payroll Compliance Practitioner certification (or equivalent), with a minimum 3 years of payroll experience.
• Proven ability to work with mathematical calculations.
• Proven ability to meet strict deadlines.
• Proven ability to work in a team environment.
• A sound knowledge of the payroll function.
• The ability to communicate effectively with peers and public.
• Proficient skill level with Microsoft Office applications, particularly Word and Excel.
• Municipal experience will be considered an asset.

Job Details:

Jobs with an application deadline will close at 11:59 PM on that date. Jobs listed as ‘open until filled’ may close at any time.

Other Requirements:

Other Position Requirements include: Ability to travel between City work locations

Candidates selected for the position will be required to complete the Ministry of Labour’s Worker Health and Safety Awareness training and provide proof of the educational credentials listed on their resume and job application.

Additional Information: