Canadian North is a vital air service provider for the Canadian Arctic and an industry-leading charter carrier. With a mission to make life better in the communities we serve, we provide reliable passenger and cargo services to 25 northern communities, connecting them with major southern hubs in Ottawa, Montreal, Calgary, Winnipeg, and Edmonton.

As a proudly 100 Inuit-owned airline, we are deeply committed to cultural inclusivity, community investment, and the well-being of northern communities. Canadian North strives to be a trusted partner for the North by contributing to prosperity, fostering community connections, and supporting innovation and teamwork.

We prioritize safety, reliability, and collaborative success in everything we do. Our customers choose us because they trust us to deliver essential services with care and consistency. At Canadian North, we offer more than just a job—we provide an opportunity to embark on an adventure while making a meaningful difference in the communities we serve.

Join us as we connect northern Canada with the world, delivering on our mission and building a workplace where people want to start and grow their careers.

The Payroll Specialist is responsible for processing complex bi-weekly ,semi-monthly and monthly unionized and non-union payrolls.

Reporting to: Manager, Payroll & HRIS

*Non-Bargaining

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Must be able to perform, but not be limited to, the following duties and responsibilities:

• Responsible for time sheet audit, verifying, balancing, adjusting entries from the electronic; Time & Attendance system for the imports;
• Liaison with all managers and employees to assist with Time & Attendance;
• Responsible for the maintenance of vacation, sick, family and time banks;
• Required to be payroll compliant with all aspects of the collective agreements, HR Manuals and CLC for GAFAE, CALDA, UNIFOR, ALPA, CUPE & Non-Bargaining groups;
• Assist with the balancing of payroll codes to the backup on a per pay basis;
• Responsible for the calculations and preparation of manual cheques and EFT payments to outside vendors;
• Responsible for Terminations/Leaves-ROEs;
• Responsible for entry of all New Hires, Changes, Increases, retro calculations,
• Personal Information, employee benefits into the HRIS system;
• Responsible for the calculation and preparation of Company portion RRSPs, union dues, garnishees, Rent and Home/Auto;
• Responsible for Report on Hirings to Service Canada monthly for compliance;
• Monthly Stats Canada reports for different locations as requested;
• Responsible for the preparation of all payroll journal entries;
• Responsible for the analysis of all payroll clearing accounts on a monthly basis and balancing to financial statements;
• Assist with year end as required;
• BI reporting-creating and running reports as required to complete daily tasks for self and managers within the organization;
• Solving issues within the payroll software-working with Ultimate to maximize the system for efficiency;
• Backup for all tasks related to the Payroll coordinator;
• Cross training all areas of the payroll department for full coverage at all times.

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:
Include, but not limited to, the following minimum skills and qualifications:

• Minimum three (3) years of Post Secondary Education;
• Minimum four (4) years of previous relevant experience;
• Enrolled or completed Canadian Payroll Association Certificate- Payroll Compliance Practitioner (PCP);
• Strong computer skills required – adept with Word and Access, advanced Excel skills;
• Experience with payroll software; Ultimate Software an asset;
• Demonstrated ability to independently identify and research problems;
• Strong analytical and organizational skills;
• Adept at managing multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast paced, team-oriented environment while ensuring accuracy, confidentiality and effective time management;
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and ability to prioritize without guidance;
• Proven customer service skills with a strong customer focus;
• Excellent communication skills- verbal and written;
• Ability to communicate in Inuktitut or other Indigenous language considered an asset;
• Ability to obtain and retain an Airport Restricted Area Pass in accordance with the Airport Restricted Area Access Clearance Program regulated by Transport Canada.

Closing date: June 3, 2025