Payroll and Benefits Administrator - Full Time Temporary

BC Transit

  • Victoria, BC
  • Temporary
  • Full-time
  • 1 day ago
We acknowledge with respect that BC Transit delivers our mission on the ancestral territories of Indigenous Peoples across British Columbia, and their historical relationships with the land continue to this day.In Victoria, where our Corporate Office is located, our people are privileged to live and work on the unceded traditional territories of the Lək̓ʷəŋən peoples, and the Esquimalt and Songhees Nations.Location: Victoria, BCEmployment Type: 9 months Temporary Full TimeUnion: MOVEUPMonthly Salary Range: MoveUp Group 09, MIN $5,902.00 - MAX $7,089.00 is available through annual general wage/step increases.Recruitment Range: MIN $5,902 – STEP 3 $6,559.Placement in the salary range is determined by an assessment of knowledge, skills, experience and ability of the candidate to meet the key requirements of the job. In exceptional cases, candidates may be hired above the recruitment range, provided agreement is reached with the Union.Closing Date (MM/DD/YYYY): 09/14/2025Are we right for you...We’re passionate about people and creating sustainable, safe and affordable public transit solutions to residents across BC. We are an organization that has a people-first approach and considers people first in every business decision that we make. We are part of the solution and what we do matters; from fighting climate change with battery electric buses, to affordability through cost effective transportation, to connecting remote communities, we bring the heart, soul and innovation to public transportation.It’s an exciting time to be in public transportation sector and we’re looking for a creative and passionate people to join our team. Not only would you be joining an engaged organization but you’d also get to enjoy flexible work arrangements, extended benefits and a pension plan as just a few of the benefits BC Transit employees are eligible for. Keep reading to find out if this role is meant for you!What you'll be doing...The Payroll and Benefits Administrator ensures the accurate and timely processing of the full payroll cycle and is responsible for a variety of benefits administration duties. You will be verifying entries relating to pay transactions, payroll earnings deductions and related remittances. You will be tasked with setting up and maintaining procedures for the processing of various wage assignment court orders. You will also be the go to person for inquiries from BC Transit employees, other departments as well as a variety of agencies in regards to pay records, vacation, pension etc. In addition, you will also be performing a variety of other pay related duties including generating payroll reports, maintaining records, and documenting process for processing of pay.What you'll bring to the table...We value lifelong learners and have found the following combination of education and experience allows people to be successful in this role:
  • Currently enrolled or completed the Payroll Compliance Practitioner Requirements of the Canadian Payroll Association
  • Payroll experience working with a computerized payroll system ideally in a unionized environment with exposure to the administration of union contracts
  • Working knowledge of Employment Insurance (E.I.) and Canadian Pension Plan Legislation (C.P.P)
What we'll bring to the table...
  • Comprehensive medical and dental benefits to support you and your family, regardless of what life throws at you
  • Membership in a “gold plated” defined benefit pension plan, meaning it’s the best in the Province and one of the best in the country; putting you in a strong position when it comes time to retire
  • Access to fitness and lifestyle centers to help you take care of your physical fitness and health
  • Various programs that support employees such as an Employee Assistance Program and health and wellness initiatives and events aimed at fostering your mental health
  • A complimentary employee bus pass (plus taxable dependent passes)
  • A corporate learning and development program to help you in continuous career growth
  • An employee recognition program where we all recognize each other's successes (not just your Leaders!)
  • A social club that gives you access to events throughout Victoria
What next steps could look like...
  • Interviews will take place in October 2025
  • There will be an assessment as part of the interview process.
  • The position requires the completion of a Criminal Record Check or Vulnerable Sector Search.
  • An eligibility list may be established for future full time regular vacancies.
  • If you have a disability that requires an accommodation during any stage of our recruitment process, please contact
to let us know how we can assist you. * BC Transit is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities. If the organization identifies this position as a reasonable accommodation for an existing employee, all candidates will be notified as soon as reasonably possible.At BC Transit, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace; if you’re excited about this role and you have a combination of education and experience that you feel would fulfill its requirements, we encourage you to apply. In keeping with this belief, we do not discriminate on any basis. Should you require any accommodation or have questions, please let us know.

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