It is acknowledged that Central Okanagan Public Schools operates within the unceded, Traditional Territory of the Okanagan syilx peoples.  The School District enrolls approximately 24,000 students (including over 3000 students who self-identify as having Indigenous ancestry).  Central Okanagan Public Schools is located in the Central Okanagan encompassing the communities of Peachland, West Kelowna, Kelowna, and Lake Country.  There are a total of 51 school sites with 33 Elementary Schools, 8 Middle schools, 5 Secondary Schools, 3 Learning Centres, an Alternate Education School, and an Online Learning School (K-12).  Central Okanagan Public Schools has an excellent reputation of providing outstanding, student-centered programs in a diverse and inclusive environment as well as offering a wide range of educational opportunities for its students and staff.

We invite applications for the position of:

Payroll and Benefits Clerk (0801)

Under the supervision of the Assistant Payroll Manager and the Payroll and Benefits Clerk - Lead, provide a full range of payroll and benefit services to 1000-1500 employees within the School District.  Duties include:

• collect, verify, enter and file time sheets;
• maintain payroll databases and appropriate documentation supporting all payroll transactions;
• prepare records of employment;
• monitor and reconcile benefit payments and deductions and process benefit coverage changes;
• discuss benefit options with employees and determine eligibility;
• respond to inquiries and provide information of a detailed and specialized nature.

 The successful candidate will possess the following qualifications:

• completed Grade 12 (Senior Secondary School Graduation);
• Canadian Payroll Compliance Practitioner Certificate (consideration may be given to those willing to successfully complete the CPC Certificate within 18 months of start date);
• knowledge and experience with various payroll software programs;
• three (3) years’ experience preparing, processing and maintaining a variety of payroll and benefits packages in a medium to large multi-union environment;
• demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with all District employees, and various Government departments and benefit carriers;
• excellent organizational skills to ensure that work is performed in a logical sequence to provide accuracy within established time frames;
• ability to consistently meet a demanding workload with mandatory deadlines in this service-oriented department;
• knowledge and experience with data entry/keyboarding;
• knowledge and experience with word processing skills.

The successful candidate must be:

• a self-starter and able to work with minimal supervision;
• able to work alone and work within a team environment;
• able to understand how the payroll system integrates with the accounting system.

The successful applicant will be expected to:

• maintain a high quality of work including accuracy and dependability;
• have excellent verbal and written communication skills;
• maintain excellent interpersonal skills;
• maintain confidentiality.

This is a full-time position (35 hours/week) with a competitive salary ($33.36/hour) and benefits package, including participation in a defined benefit pension plan. This position is subject to JJEC.

Qualified candidates are invited to apply online complete with cover letter and resume outlining relevant background and work experience and 3 references. This will be posted until filled.