Payroll Support Clerk en Simon Fraser University

Who We Are

Simon Fraser University is a leading research university, advancing an inclusive and sustainable future. Our purpose – the essence of SFU – is to create and connect knowledge, learning and community for deeper understanding and meaningful impact. We are committed to fostering excellence, innovation, belonging and community in all that we do.

SFU Finance is comprised of a number of units that deliver a variety of financial services to the university: Banking, Budget, Financial Reporting, Payment Services, Payroll, Planning & Analysis, Procurement, Research Accounting and Treasury.

We are dedicated to providing outstanding customer service, accelerating change, ensuring the university’s financial resources are strategically directed and protected through sustainable means, and fostering a skilled, empowered and collaborative team. 

About the Role

On a bi-weekly basis prints and mails out Pay statements for all terminated employees as needed to ensure compliance with the BC Employment Standards Act.  Upon request, responds to requests and inquiries from all terminated employees, for copies of pay statements and/or T4's. Responds to routine e-mail and in-person general inquires related to payroll, responding directly with information regarding procedures covering issues such as deadlines, updates, etc. and refers complex or unusual problems to appropriate staff for resolution in a timely manner. Provides reception services for the department by answering general inquiries received from the payroll general email or in-person inquiry.

Full Job Description 

Qualifications

High school graduation and one year of post-secondary education or formal program equivalent including Payroll Compliance Practitioner (PCP) certification through the Canadian Payroll Association. 3 years of experience. An equivalent combination of formal education, certificate/program of study ad experience is acceptable.

• 40 wpm keyboard skills with a high degree of accuracy.
• Excellent knowledge of the practices and principles involved in completing an annual payroll cycle.
• Excellent knowledge of, and the ability to apply, federal and provincial legislation to payroll including: the Canada Pension Plan; the Employment Insurance Act; the Income Tax Act; Employment Standards legislation; and WorkSafe BC legislation.
• Ability to use spreadsheet and word processing applications (e.g., Excel and Word) at an intermediate level.
• Ability to use a computerized and automated Payroll system (e.g., PeopleSoft) at an intermediate level, for approximately 4000 active employees.
• Ability to focus and concentrate on detail for sustained periods of time.
• Ability to work under pressure and complete a high volume of accurate work within deadlines.
• Ability to handle confidential material with discretion.
• Ability to work accurately with figures.
• Ability to identify and document efficiencies in payroll processes.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Excellent analytical reasoning skills.
• Mathematical skill of addition, subtraction, multiplication, division and percentage calculations.
• Basic knowledge of accounting procedures.

What We Offer

At SFU, our goal is to ensure our people are valued and supported by promoting a healthy work-life balance, professional growth and development, as well as a safe and respectful workplace. We offer temporary employees who belong in the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE Local 3338):

• An additional 14% pay in lieu of benefits
• Hybrid-work program for eligible positions

Additional Information

The assignment end date is March 31, 2026.

Priority will be given to qualified registered SFU students who must submit a Fall 2025 class schedule with their application. This is a part-time position working 56 hours biweekly. There is 1 position available.

An Internal Candidate has been identified.

Please include your cover letter, resume and class schedule in one attachment.

SFU is an equity employer and strongly encourages applications from all qualified individuals including women, Indigenous Peoples, visible minorities, people of all sexual orientations and gender identities, persons with disabilities, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of the university.

We are committed to ensuring that the application and interview process is accessible to all applicants. If you require any assistance or accommodations, please contact [email protected].