Payroll Professional

About Trican Well Service Ltd.

Trican is recognized as Canada's premier pressure pumping company, placing a strong emphasis on its employees, customers, innovation, and environmental care. The company is renowned for offering not just jobs but promising long-term career opportunities. Success at Trican is anchored in the dedication and excellence of its workforce.

Key Responsibilities

• Prioritize organizational safety values, especially "Safe equipment and operations," in every task.
• Manage full-cycle semi-monthly payroll processing for all employee types, including hourly, salaried, and variable compensations, ensuring precise and timely payments.
• Handle payroll data management such as entry, audits, reporting, and addressing payroll-related queries internally.
• Use Workday payroll software to validate and execute payroll, managing benefits and deductions effectively.
• Prepare detailed payroll reports, perform year-end reconciliations, manage T4 processing, and administer Records of Employment (ROE).
• Maintain confidential and accurate payroll records within the Human Resource Management System (HRMS).
• Work collaboratively with Finance for payroll reconciliations, journal entries, remittances, and audit support.
• Generate and analyze both recurring and ad hoc payroll reports to support decision-making.
• Develop and maintain payroll procedures and documentation to ensure compliance and consistent operations.
• Coordinate payments related to disability, salary continuance, and Worker's Compensation Board (WCB) in conjunction with HR.
• Ensure adherence to all relevant federal and provincial payroll legislation, company policies, and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Enhance payroll functions through continuous improvement efforts, implementing best practices and effectively communicating changes.

Candidate Requirements and Skills

• Possess 3 to 5 years of comprehensive payroll experience, with a strong preference for candidates experienced in year-end payroll processing.
• Familiarity with Workday payroll systems is highly beneficial.
• Having a Payroll Compliance Practitioner (PCP) certification is advantageous.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal capabilities to foster positive relationships across organizational levels.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, to perform data analysis, reporting, and reconciliations efficiently.
• Proven ability to resolve payroll issues, manage priorities amidst competing demands, and maintain accuracy under fast-paced, deadline-driven conditions.
• Professional approach with strong confidentiality and service orientation when interacting with employees, management, and external parties.
• Deep understanding of Canadian employment standards, payroll legislation, and tax regulations.
• High level of attention to detail and dedication to accuracy in all payroll processes.

Benefits and Work Environment

• A values-driven organization culture.
• Choice between comprehensive or flexible benefits plans fully covered by the employer.
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) matching program for financial growth.
• An annual mental health benefit coverage of $2,000.
• Employee referral bonus programs rewarding talent enhancement.
• Access to Employee and Family Assistance Programs for wellbeing support.
• Discount programs for UFA and PetroCanada fuel purchases.
• Active community engagement through sponsorships of local events.
• Inclusive social club hosting a variety of employee activities.
• Commitment to diversity and inclusion including policies supporting Indigenous Peoples.
• Emphasis on safety, employee training, and continuous development opportunities.
• Potential for career advancement within the company hierarchy.

Working Conditions

• Standard office working hours from Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
• Willingness to undertake travel to various company bases as required.