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Payroll Clerk

@ The Corporation of the City of Cranbrook

Cranbrook, British Columbia

Full-time2+ years experience
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Overview

The Corporation of the City of Cranbrook is hiring a full-time Payroll Clerk in Financial Services, 35 hours per week at $39.12 to $40.99 per hour (Pay Grade 6). The role processes payroll and maintains accurate payroll records, requiring two years of related payroll experience and a CPA Payroll Compliance Practitioner Certificate.

Responsibilities:

  • Process payroll and maintain payroll records
  • Apply payroll legislation, policies and benefit rules
  • Prepare accurate documents, forms and records
  • Respond to public, agency and staff inquiries

Requirements summary:

  • Grade 12 Diploma or G.E.D.
  • CPA Payroll Compliance Practitioner Certificate
  • Minimum two years related payroll experience
  • Experience with UKG PRO and WFM preferred
  • Municipal or unionized payroll experience an asset

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Employer posting date
2026-10-14
First seen by our source
2026-10-14
Source record updated
2026-10-28

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Job details

SeniorityEntry level
DepartmentFinance & accounting
Experience2+ years
Hours per week35
Scheduleday
Travelair: none · ground: none
Work settingOffice
PositionMostly sitting
Physical demandsphysical low · computer high
LanguagesEnglish
Licences & certificationsCPA Payroll Compliance Practitioner Certificate
Background checkscriminal record
EducationHigh school (required)

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Job description

POSTING TYPE: Internal & External
POSITION TYPE: Full-time
HOURS OF WORK: 35 hours per week, as per schedule

DEPARTMENT Financial Services

HOURLY RATE $39.1180 - $40.9890 per hour, Pay Grade 6 – Schedule “A” Inside Employees

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION

  • Grade 12 Diploma or G.E.D
  • Completion of CPA Payroll Compliance Practitioner Certificate
  • Preference will be given to someone with experience using UKG PRO and WFM

EXPERIENCE

  • Minimum two (2) years’ related payroll experience
  • Municipal/Government unionized payroll experience will be considered an asset

SPECIFIC SKILLS

  • Accurate and efficient written/keyboarding skills
  • Good working knowledge and understanding of payroll legislation and regulations.
  • Knowledge of legal and legislative requirements, policies, procedures and protocols related to payroll and benefits.
  • Demonstrated ability to prepare and maintain accurate and complete documents, forms, and records.
  • Ability to use computers and applications in a proficient manner, including accounting software, Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Good organizational and time management skills
  • Demonstrated ability to exercise considerable tact, courtesy and diplomacy when dealing with members of the public, other agencies and staff

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

  • High degree of initiative and sound judgement
  • Demonstrated ability to work with minimal supervision
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality
  • Police Information Check

CLOSING DATE: Open until filled

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