Payroll Clerk

Island Health • Victoria, Canada • Full Time

Posted on Thu, Oct 8, 2026

Description

In accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of the Vancouver Island Health Authority (Island Health) patient and staff safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone; as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.

Reports to the Payroll Coordinator. Analyzes records rejected from the time entry system interface, correcting known errors, identifying and correcting new errors and notifying timekeepers of changes to input or processes. Performs payroll accounting duties in the accumulating, recording, and processing of data for payroll such as time and/or earning adjustments (for current or prior periods), manual payments, accrual bank payouts or adjustments, local travel reimbursement, cancelled payments, WorkSafe BC net pay calculations and EI Records of Employment according to established standards, policies, and procedures. This position is required to use a personal computer and a variety of software programs at an intermediate level.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education, Training And Experience

Grade 12. Completed Canadian Payroll Association certification for Payroll Compliance Practitioner, plus two years recent related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

Skills And Abilities


Requirements
https://jd.viha.ca/JD199.pdf

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