Payroll Specialist 12-Month Contract
Air Canada Vacations • Montreal, Canada • Contractor
Posted on Thu, Jun 18, 2026
Job Title : Payroll Specialist (12-month contract)Department : Human Resources Location : MontrealReporting Manager : Payroll Manager WHO WE ARE At Air Canada Vacations, we’re in the business of making dreams travel. That’s why we offer vacation packages, tours, cruises and more tailored to everyone’s individual needs. We like to say we have a vacation for every traveller because we do! If you're someone who's passionate about exploring the world and sharing that enthusiasm with our customers, we'd love to welcome you to our team. For over 50 years, Air Canada Vacations has been making travel easy, so come and join us in helping fellow Canadians create unforgettable memories wherever they go. Air Canada Vacations is looking for talented people to join our exciting and continually growing team. We are looking for innovative and dedicated professionals who have a passion for travel and the desire to bring Air Canada Vacations to the next level. We look forward to having you on board! WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING
- Responsible for timely and accurate preparation, administration and processing of both hourly and salaried bi-weekly payroll• Oversee the audit and control activities for each payroll cycle including reconciliations and timely submission of all payroll-related statutory filings and payments.• Able to complete a full year payroll cycle, year-end, tax forms and government summaries• Reconcile all remittances and PIER deficiencies• Produce payroll, benefits, pension and other third-party reporting and payment requests• Provide payroll reporting as needed, such GL, WCB, etc• Ensure compliance with provincial laws and regulations• Provide guidance and information on payroll matters• Provide assistance to external auditors during interim and annual audits of corporate payroll records• Assists in the review, development and documentation of payroll policies, procedures and controls; • Support continuous improvement initiatives, implementing changes to processes and system enhancements.• Respond to employee payroll enquiries and Service Canada• Maintaining confidential information by adhering to legal and ethical standards• Performs other related duties as assigned.
WHAT YOU BRING TO THE TEAM
- Bilingual (French and English)• Minimum of 5 years of similar work experience• Well versed in Canadian payroll legislation• Payroll designations such as Certified Payroll Compliance Practitioner (PCP) or Certified Payroll Manager (CPM) certifications an asset.• Experience using payroll service providers, such as Dayforce/Ceridian• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and custom reports• Strong attention to detail with high level of accuracy• Strong communication and interpersonal skills• Ability to take proactive initiative in troubleshooting and improving payroll processes• Ability to work under pressure and tight deadlines, multi-tasking priorities• Ability to develop productive relationships, willingness to collaborate and support others to complete payroll tasks and requests
WHY WORK WITH US?
- Our team loves to travel, and we have one of the most generous employee travel programs in the industry. You’ll be eligible for travel privileges for yourself and other eligible persons once you’ve completed 6 months of service• Hybrid work model • We value your wellbeing and offer a wide variety of benefit plans, including health and dental, for you and your family• We offer training and development tools to help unlock your full potential
Please note that these benefits apply to permanent, full-time employees. Visit our Careers page for a full list of benefits. OUR COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION Air Canada Vacations is committed to ensuring a Diverse, Equitable, and Inclusive Workplace, fundamental to its core values. We celebrate the uniqueness of every individual, listen to every voice, and instill a sense of belonging in our people that allows each team member’s authentic self to truly shine. We encourage individuals of all backgrounds to apply as we strive to create a diverse team that mirrors the diversity of the customers and communities we serve as an equal opportunity employer. Should you require any accommodation, please inform us and we will work with you to meet your accessibility needs. For any accessibility-related assistance, requests for information in accessible alternative formats or to report any accessibility problems, please share in your application. Linguistic Requirements When qualifications are equal, preference will be given to bilingual candidates. The position involves daily interactions with partners, clients, and colleagues located outside of Quebec.
AuditFriendly salary estimate
The employer did not post a salary for this role. Based on AuditFriendly's salary intelligence model (comparable live postings, role, seniority, and location), we estimate base pay of CA$45,000–CA$56,000 per year (median ~CA$51,000). This is an AuditFriendly estimate, not an employer-provided figure.
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