Payroll Clerk

SkyCare Air Ambulance View all jobs

  • Sioux Lookout, ON
  • $52,000-65,000 per year
  • Contract
  • Full-time
  • 7 days ago
About SkyCare:SkyCare is on a mission to provide life-saving and essential air travel services across North America. We’re a dedicated team that takes pride in delivering the highest standards of safety, comfort, and care for every passenger. Our operations include private, corporate, and medevac flight services reaching as far north as the Arctic Circle and as far south as the Equator.As a privately-owned and family-operated Canadian air service provider, SkyCare operates from bases in Ontario and Manitoba. We’re looking for motivated, detail-driven professionals who share our passion for excellence and precision in aviation operations.Find out more atWhy Join Us?
  • Meaningful Impact: In the past year alone, SkyCare has transported thousands of patients and completed hundreds of organ transfers, directly contributing to life-saving outcomes.
  • Career Growth: Opportunities for professional development, career advancement, and training within aviation operations.
  • Comprehensive Benefits: Extended health, vision, and dental care, life and long-term disability insurance, RRSP matching, and an employee and family assistance program.
Location: 17 Airport Rd, Sioux Lookout, ONSalary Range: $52,000 - $65,000 per year (commensurate with experience and education)Term: Full-time 1-year contract, with the possibility of transitioning to permanent employment.Reports To: Payroll & HR SupervisorJob Summary:The Payroll Clerk at SkyCare is responsible for processing employee payroll accurately and on time, ensuring compliance with all applicable federal and provincial regulations. This role supports the Finance and HR teams by maintaining payroll records, administering employee pay data, maintains confidentiality of sensitive data, resolving discrepancies, and assisting with payroll-related reporting and inquiries in a fast-paced aviation environment.Key Responsibilities:
  • Process payroll on a scheduled basis (semi - monthly) with a high level of accuracy.
  • Collect, verify, and enter employee timecards, hours worked, overtime, and other earnings.
  • Review payroll data for completeness and resolve discrepancies prior to processing.
  • Maintain and update employee payroll records, including new hires, terminations, rate changes, and deductions.
  • Calculate wages, review statutory deductions (CPP, EI, income tax), and other payroll withholdings.
  • Ensure compliance with Canadian employment standards, tax regulations, and company policies.
  • Prepare payroll-related reports, ROEs, T4s, and assist with year-end processing.
  • Respond to employee inquiries regarding pay, deductions, vacation pay, and benefits in a timely and professional manner.
  • Reconcile payroll reports and assist with audits or internal reviews as required.
  • Collaborate closely with HR and Finance teams to ensure data accuracy and payroll integrity.
  • Support continuous improvement of payroll processes and internal controls.
  • Perform all other duties as assigned by Supervisor or Management.
Qualifications:
  • Post-secondary education in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field (preferred).
  • 1–3 years of payroll or accounting experience; aviation or multi-location payroll experience is an asset.
  • Working knowledge of Canadian payroll legislation, tax requirements, and employment standards.
  • Familiarity with payroll systems and HRIS platforms.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other MS Office applications.
  • Strong attention to detail with a high degree of accuracy.
  • Excellent organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to meet strict deadlines.
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion.
  • Problem-solving mindset with the ability to investigate and resolve payroll discrepancies.
Apply online atWe embrace each other’s unique qualities through our commitment to inclusiveness, equity, and accessibility. If you require accommodation during the selection process, please let us know. We encourage all qualified candidates to apply. We thank all applicants for their interest in SkyCare; however, only those candidates who are selected will be contacted.For more information about our company please visit

SkyCare Air Ambulance