City of Cranbrook Government

Payroll Clerk

Cranbrook, Canada In person Full-time
  • 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

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CLOSING DATE: 10/21/2026

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