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PCP Certified Payroll & Compliance Specialist

Trident Staff


Job Location:

Calgary - Canada

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 24 May 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 21 August 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy
The job posting is outdated and position may be filled

Job Summary

This is a remote position.


Contract Duration: 24 Months (Fixed-Term)

Key Responsibilities
  • Process end-to-end Canadian payroll (bi-weekly/semi-monthly)
  • Calculate and remit statutory deductions (income tax CPP EI) to the Canada Revenue Agency
  • Manage employee onboarding/offboarding payroll setup and Records of Employment (ROEs)
  • Prepare and submit year-end filings including T4 slip and T4 Summary
  • Maintain payroll records in compliance with federal and provincial legislation
  • Coordinate employer obligations with WCB-Alberta
  • Ensure compliance with multi-province payroll regulations (if applicable)
  • Support audits reconciliations and internal reporting
  • Drive payroll process improvements and automation initiatives


Requirements
Mandatory Qualifications (Must-Have)
  • Active Payroll Certification required:
    • Payroll Compliance Practitioner (PCP) OR
    • Certified Payroll Manager (CPM)
      Both issued by the National Payroll Institute
  • Minimum 3 years of Canadian payroll experience
  • Demonstrated experience with CRA remittances and year-end filings
  • Hands-on experience with at least one of the following payroll systems:
    • ADP Canada
    • QuickBooks Payroll
    • Wagepoint
  • Advanced Excel skills (reconciliations lookups reporting)
  • Strong knowledge of Canadian payroll legislation and compliance requirements

Technical & Modern Skills
  • Experience with cloud-based HRIS/payroll platforms (e.g. Workday BambooHR)
  • Familiarity with payroll automation tools and integrations (APIs Zapier)
  • Ability to build payroll reports and dashboards (Power BI Tableau)
  • Knowledge of data privacy security and compliance best practices
Contract Success Metrics
  • 100% accurate and on-time payroll processing
  • Full compliance with Canada Revenue Agency regulations
  • Zero penalties or late remittances
  • Timely accurate year-end reporting
  • Improved payroll efficiency through automation




Required Skills:

Mandatory Qualifications (Must-Have) Active Payroll Certification required: Payroll Compliance Practitioner (PCP) OR Certified Payroll Manager (CPM) Both issued by the National Payroll Institute Minimum 3 years of Canadian payroll experience Demonstrated experience with CRA remittances and year-end filings Hands-on experience with at least one of the following payroll systems: ADP Canada QuickBooks Payroll Wagepoint Advanced Excel skills (reconciliations lookups reporting) Strong knowledge of Canadian payroll legislation and compliance requirements Technical & Modern Skills Experience with cloud-based HRIS/payroll platforms (e.g. Workday BambooHR) Familiarity with payroll automation tools and integrations (APIs Zapier) Ability to build payroll reports and dashboards (Power BI Tableau) Knowledge of data privacy security and compliance best practices Contract Success Metrics 100% accurate and on-time payroll processing Full compliance with Canada Revenue Agency regulations Zero penalties or late remittances Timely accurate year-end reporting Improved payroll efficiency through automation


Required Education:

Payroll Compliance Practitioner (PCP)