Payroll Coordinator

PCL Construction

Payroll Coordinator managing multi-provincial payroll processing for hourly craft employees across provinces. Ensuring compliance with legislative requirements and providing support to stakeholders.

Posted 7/10/2026full-timeEdmonton • 🇨🇦 CanadaJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in payroll administration, including processing multi-provincial payroll, compliance with government legislation, and reconciliation of payroll liabilities. Strong ability to interpret collective bargaining agreements and maintain accurate payroll records while fostering customer-focused relationships.

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Unionized Payroll Administration ExperienceMulti-Provincial Payroll ProcessingCollective Bargaining Agreement InterpretationPayroll Compliance Professional (PCP) CertificationMicrosoft Office Proficiency

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Hard Skills

Payroll ProcessingPayroll ReconciliationStatutory Law KnowledgeInternal and External RemittancesAttention to Detail

Soft Skills

Problem-SolvingCollaborationDiscretion with Confidential InformationAbility to Work Under Tight Deadlines

Tools & Technologies

Automated Payroll Processing SystemsJDE Payroll SystemOracle Payroll System

Certifications & Qualifications

Payroll Compliance Professional (PCP)

Industry Keywords

Collective Bargaining AgreementsEmployee Payroll InformationProvincial Health ComplianceCRACNESST

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Oracle

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Maintains all employee payroll information to ensure it is current and accurate.
Works in conjunction with the appropriate resources to process new hires, employee changes, terminations, and transfers of hourly craft employees.
Prepares and processes in house‑ weekly multi‑provincial (including Quebec) payroll for hourly craft employees.
Understands and interprets government legislation and collective bargaining agreements to ensure compliance with pay, deductions, benefits, taxes, and documentation requirements.
Maintains all aspects of district payroll system setup, where required.
Reconciles and remits all company and union benefit liabilities, including but not limited to CCQ, Revenu Québec, CNESST, WCB, CRA, and provincial health.
Reconciles and prepares payroll year‑end reporting for hourly craft employees, including Relevé 1s, T4s, and T2200s.
Develops and maintains strong customer focused‑ relationships with all stakeholders.
Performs other duties as required.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum of two years of unionized payroll administration experience, including Quebec.
Intermediate knowledge of payroll processes, statutory laws, and labour agreements.
Demonstrated ability to read, interpret, and apply collective bargaining agreements to payroll administration.
Experience with the preparation, reconciliation, and submission of monthly, quarterly, and annual internal and external remittances.
Excellent attention to detail and strong problem‑solving skills.
Collaborative team player with the ability to work in a fast‑paced environment.
Ability to maintain performance when faced with tight deadlines and frequent changes.
Ability to act with the required discretion when handling confidential information.
Proficient in Microsoft Office applications and automated payroll processing systems.
Actively working toward or completion of the Payroll Compliance Professional (PCP) certification is desirable.
Experience with JDE or Oracle payroll systems is considered an asset.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Employee ownership opportunities that build long-term value
Annual discretionary performance bonuses
RRSP, TFSA, Pension Contribution Options
Flexible medical, dental and vision benefits
Prescription drug coverage and virtual care services
Life, AD&D and disability insurance
Paid parental leave and family care support
Health and lifestyle spending account options
Mental health and wellness support, including Employee Assistance Programs
Career growth pathways, leadership development and mentorship programs
Access to world-class training through PCL's College of Construction and professional development courses
Ongoing opportunities to learn new skills, explore different roles and grow your career across sectors and regions