Payroll Technician

About the Role

School District No. 62 (Sooke) is hiring a permanent full-time Payroll Technician for its Payroll Services Unit, based at the School Board Office at 3143 Jacklin Road in Langford, near Victoria on southern Vancouver Island. This is a specialized and confidential position focused on the accurate, efficient, and timely coordination of multiple payrolls.

The district is one of the fastest-growing in British Columbia and serves communities including Langford, Colwood, Metchosin, Sooke, and the Highlands. It employs more than 2,300 educators and support staff and supports over 14,000 students. Its strategic direction is centered on learning, engagement, and growth.

The district also acknowledges the traditional territories of the Coast Salish peoples: T’Sou-ke Nation and Scia’new Nation, and the Nuu-chah-nulth: Pacheedaht Nation. Some schools are also located on the traditional lands of Esquimalt Nation and Songhees Nation.

What You’ll Do

You will partner with Human Resources and Finance to strengthen and modernize payroll processes while handling inquiries and requests from employees and both internal and external stakeholders.

Candidate Profile

The district is looking for someone who demonstrates personal excellence, a growth mindset, strong critical thinking, clear communication, collaborative working style, relationship-building ability, systems thinking, leadership, employee development, strategic direction, and community-minded values.

Experience and Qualifications

Applicants should submit a cover letter and resume showing education and experience in the following areas:

• Grade 12 plus Payroll Compliance Professional (PCP) certification, along with additional accounting or related coursework, or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
• At least 5 years of progressive payroll production experience, including work in a highly complex computerized environment within a unionized setting.
• Strong knowledge of payroll reporting obligations, pension and benefit administration, payroll laws, regulations, acts, union agreements, and SD62 policies and procedures.
• Demonstrated ability to build teams and work effectively in collaboration with others.
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to judge the priority and urgency of correspondence, phone calls, and payroll/accounting deadlines with discretion.
• A strong commitment to confidentiality in all job-related matters.
• Significant experience with modern complex payroll/HRIS systems, including the ability to implement, develop, test, and support new functionality and upgrades.
• Advanced knowledge of MS Office, especially Excel, and solid proficiency in a Windows-based environment.
• Experience with Atrieve (PowerSchool) software will be considered an advantage.

Additional Application Requirements

In addition to addressing the criteria above, applicants must provide the names of two references: their immediate supervisor and one additional reference who can speak to leadership ability. Other references may be contacted only with prior permission.

Compensation and Benefits

The pay rate for this position is $35.13 per hour, which works out to $73,070 annually. The role is full-time at 40 hours per week, or 2,080 hours per year.

• Three weeks of vacation at the start, subject to the current CUPE Local 459 Collective Agreement.
• Two CUPE professional development days each school year.
• One self-directed professional development day per year.
• Comprehensive medical and dental coverage for employees and their families.
• Life insurance equal to 3 times annual salary, up to a maximum of $150,000.
• Work location beside the Galloping Goose Trail.
• Membership in the Municipal Pension Plan, a defined benefit plan.
• Access to employee support programs, including an Employee & Family Assistance Program and health and wellness initiatives and events.

Equal Employment Opportunity

School District No. 62 (Sooke) is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion and maintains a workplace free from discrimination and harassment. The district aims to provide a learning and working environment that is welcoming, safe, and respectful of differences.

Application Notes

Only candidates selected for further consideration will be contacted. The position will remain open until it is filled.