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Payroll Administrator
@ Agri Foods
Burnaby, British Columbia
Overview
Agri Foods is hiring a Payroll Administrator on a 13-month full-time contract in Burnaby, BC, reporting to the Payroll Manager. The role processes bi-weekly payroll and administers employee benefits, with compliance and month-end reporting duties. Extra hours may be required during the contract.
Responsibilities:
- Process bi-weekly payroll for head office
- Maintain payroll records and resolve discrepancies
- Administer employee benefits enrollments and changes
- Prepare payroll journal entries and tax filings
- Support month-end and year-end reporting
Requirements summary:
- 2-3 years of Canadian payroll and accounting experience
- Experience with complex payroll systems in large organizations
- PCP certification or working towards it
- Strong MS Office and Excel skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication
Tools & skills
Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-06
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-08
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-09
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Job details
| Seniority | Mid level |
| Department | Finance & accounting |
| Experience | 2+ years |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Schedule | overtime |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Office |
| Position | Mostly sitting |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer high |
| Languages | English |
| Licences & certifications | PCP |
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Agri Foods
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Full company description
Agrifoods Cooperative has proudly been in business for over a century and has grown to become one of Canada’s leading cooperatives with over 2,900 members. The traditional values upon which Agrifoods was founded underlie its commitment for continual innovation in order to serve its valued customers’ and consumers’ changing needs. Agrifoods’ family of brands – Organic Meadow, Rolling Meadow, Meadowfresh, Earth’s Own and Happy Planet – employ over 400 people and have become leaders in the health and wellness industry, producing a wide range of premium, on-trend, wholesome foods and beverages available from coast to coast. In addition, Agrifoods provides food grade tanker transportation services as well as custom, innovative co-packaging solutions with plants strategically located across Canada. As a cooperative, Agrifoods is dedicated to building up and giving back to their communities through their socially and environmentally-conscious commitments, by investing in their employees and mentoring the next generation of dairy farmers and community leaders.
- LinkedIn followers
- 5,033
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 79
- Reported office locations
- 601 - 4180 Lougheed Hwy, Burnaby, British Columbia V5C 6A7, CA
- Vancouver, CA
- Business categories
- Food and Beverage
- Other recorded names
- Agri Foods
- Agrifoods International Cooperative Ltd
- Profile identifies a recruitment agency
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- Reported total investment
- 0
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Agrifoods Cooperative has proudly been in business for over a century and has grown to become one of Canada’s leading cooperatives with over 2,900 members. The traditional values upon which Agrifoods was founded underlie its commitment for continual innovation in order to serve its valued customers’ and consumers’ changing needs. Agrifoods’ family of brands – Organic Meadow, Rolling Meadow, Meadowfresh, Earth’s Own…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Food & Beverages |
| Company size | 201-500 employees |
| Headquarters | Burnaby, British Columbia |
| Organization type | Privately Held |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 19 |
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ROLE: Payroll Administrator (13-month contract)
REPORTS TO: Payroll Manager
LOCATION: Burnaby, BC
We are looking for a Payroll Administrator to join our Payroll Team! In this role, you will be responsible for the administration of payroll and benefits while supporting the payroll team as needed.
Opportunities
As a Payroll Admin, you will ensure accurate and timely payroll processing while managing key systems. In this fast-paced environment, you’ll be able to showcase your attention to detail and commitment to accuracy. This role also offers opportunities to learn new skills and contribute to process improvements.
Here is who you are…
Drive & motivation
You want to expand your knowledge in payroll.
You enjoy tasks that require organization, accuracy, and attention to detail
You are passionate about process improvement.
Character & ABILITIES
You are exceptionally organized and detail oriented.
You demonstrate professionalism, excellent customer service, and confidentiality.
You are a quick learner with a process-driven mindset.
You can manage deadlines and tasks under pressure.
Knowledge & skills
You have a strong background in payroll processes.
You have excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
You have strong computer skills, including MS Office and Excel.
Experience
You have at least 2-3 years of experience in Canadian payroll and accounting.
You have worked with complex payroll systems in large organizations.
Compliance Practitioner (PCP) certification or working towards
Nice-to-Have
Experience with third-party payroll software such as Avanti and ADP.
French language skills.
things you will do…
Process bi-weekly payroll for head office and provide backup support to the team.
Maintain accurate payroll records and address discrepancies.
Assist in payroll-related journal entries, source deductions, and tax filings.
Administer employee benefits, including enrollments, changes, and terminations.
Assist with various month-end and year-end reporting tasks.
Ensure compliance with payroll regulations and company policies.
Other duties as assigned.
OTHER …
- You may be required to work extra hours throughout the contract period.
Detailed Description of Duties:
Payroll Description
Support the preparation and processing of bi-weekly payroll for both hourly and salaried employees.
Manage payroll data for new hires, terminations, ROEs, rate adjustments, and deductions.
Reconcile and maintain payroll filings, including benefits, WCB, and tax submissions.
Assist with payroll journal entries, source deductions, and month-end/year-end reporting.
Help administer employee benefits, including enrollments, updates, and terminations.
Perform other related duties as required.
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