Payroll Assistant

Toronto and Region Conservation Authority • Toronto, Ontario • Full Time

Posted on Sat, Aug 8, 2026

How you will contribute as part of the TRCA team: The Payroll Assistant is responsible for supporting the accurate collection, verification and processing bi-weekly payroll. This role supports benefits administration for the TRCA.

Major Responsibilities:

Supports payroll system administration and quality assurance and control with a focus on accuracy Supports data integrity in the payroll system by conducting regular report audits; takes action to identify and address discrepancies Processes all employee group health benefits enrolments, changes and terminations Documents and communicates all employee benefits changes to the benefits provider Administers benefits change reports for internal purposes Provides various reports to internal and external stakeholders Incumbents may also be assigned other duties

What will you need to succeed: Education (degree/diploma/certifications/licenses)

Completion of college diploma in Payroll, Business Commerce, Accounting, or a related field

Experience

1+ years of payroll and/or benefits related experience

Knowledge/Skill/Ability - Competencies

Understanding and application of basic mathematical functions (e.g., adding, subtracting, measuring, money computation) Able to comprehend written documentation and procedural guidelines; skilled in writing clear correspondence (concise, logical, grammatically correct) Ability to communicate effectively with tact and courtesy Demonstrates responsiveness to internal and external customer requests and needs Basic computer proficiency in MS Office suite including online software such as MS teams, WebEx, and SharePoint

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