Senior International Payroll Specialist

The Senior Payroll Clerk works within the payroll team to ensure the timely and accurate processing of designated hourly payroll in accordance to terms and conditions outlined in the multiple collective agreements and other governing agencies’ acts and regulations. The Senior Payroll Clerk maintains the hourly employee payroll information in the payroll module of the company’s ERP system and acts as a back-up for other payroll clerks.

Employees will be subject to the terms of the Flexible Work Policy Agreement.

Reviews and processes payroll and all payroll-related forms for completeness and accuracy. (Ensures timecard data is accurately entered into the payroll system.

Processes layoffs and follows payroll procedures for terminated employees.

Compiles and accurately processes payroll data such as garnishments, vacation time, union dues, benefits, insurance and other deductions.

Creates and runs required internal management reports from the payroll system.

Calculates, prepares and reports statutory remittances and voluntary payroll deductions in a timely manner and balance to the General Ledger.

Prepares payroll distribution, expense, benefit and other journal entries and reconcile related payroll general ledger accounts.

Assists in the reconciliation, creation and timely distribution of T4s/T4As.

Maintains an accurate set of confidential employee files by sorting and filing copies (electronic or hard copy) of documents after each pay run in accordance with the company’s records retention policy.

Responds to employee, union, benefit carriers and government agencies regarding payroll inquires.

Assists other payroll clerks for vacation relief or during peak periods.

Performs other administrative duties, such as mail, filing, etc. Trains Payroll back up and reviews the work during the training process.

Provides training to other Payroll Clerks as required.

Provides back-up relief to cover other payrolls.

Participates and assists in implementation of new systems as required.

Performs other payroll and accounting related duties as assigned.

Completion of Grade 12 education, plus completion of Canadian Payroll Association’s Payroll Compliance Practitioner (PCP) Certification, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Minimum 3 years payroll experience utilizing a computerized payroll program, (preferably JD Edwards in a large multi-union environment).

Experience with JD Edwards’s system an asset.

Knowledge of the methods, practices, and procedures employed in the preparation and processing of payrolls.

Intermediate level computer skills with ability to work with computer applications such as word-processing, spreadsheet, and database software in a Windows environment.

Understanding of operational inter-dependence between Human Resources and Payroll is an asset.

Ability to communicate courteously and effectively with various groups in writing, in person and on the telephone.

Ability to co-operate and communicate confidentially and to maintain and control confidential payroll information and records.

Ability to make decisions and work with limited supervision.

Ability to interpret and apply Union, government, agency, and departmental policies, procedures and guidelines.

Pay: Starts at $5,518.00/month (rate increases to $6,007.00/month after the probation period)

Seaspan Shipyards is one of North America’s most modern shipyards and unique in its ability to provide a complete range of services including new construction, conversion, refit, repair and life-cycle maintenance work for Canada’s Coast Guard and Navy as well as commercial vessels including cruise-ships and deep-sea vessels. To learn more, visit our website: This position may involve defense articles and/or technical data regulated by the U.International Traffic in Arms Regulations (“ITAR”) and the U.Arms Export Control Act. In compliance with ITAR, the successful candidate will be subject to a security clearance through the Canadian Controlled Goods Program as regulated by the Controlled Goods Regulations and Defense Production Act. The successful candidate will be required to maintain their security clearance throughout their employment in this position.

Seaspan is committed to Employment Equity, supports diversity in the workplace, and encourages applications from all qualified individuals including, women, members of visible minorities, Indigenous persons, and persons with disabilities. If you require any accommodations at any stage of the recruitment process, please reach out to our Talent Acquisition team at View email address on ca.snapjobsearch.com.