Temporary Payroll Supervisor

Job Posting

PASS – Temporary Payroll Supervisor

The Waterloo Catholic District School Board serves over 38,000 learners and provides services to students in 50 schools (Kindergarten to Grade 12 and adult learners) across the Waterloo Region.

The Board conducts intentional recruitment and selection as it seeks to achieve a state of greater equity for employees and students and to diversify its workforce.

All qualified applicants are welcome and encouraged to apply and applicants may choose to indicate if they are from a group who has experienced racial or social discrimination. Self-identification data will be used as a consideration in this posting. Aggregate data will be stored anonymously to support improvements to the Board's hiring processes.

General Description of Duties:

Reporting to the Manager of Budget and Financial Reporting, and working alongside the current Payroll Supervisor, the successful candidate will be responsible for:

• Assist with the day-to-day operation, supervision, and support of the Payroll Department
• Provide technical support, including training to Payroll Administrators to ensure compliance with board policies and relevant legislation
• Assist with ongoing special project implementations working with the Payroll Department and Human Resource Services
• Review and approve bi-weekly payrolls for 13 unique payrolls to ensure accuracy and timeliness of processing
• Responding to staff and service providers in a timely manner with focus on customer service
• Assisting with annual payroll accruals, monthly account reconciliations and journal entries
• Developing, implementing and maintaining procedures, records and payroll manuals
• Understanding and serving as back-up for Payroll Administrators as well as assisting Payroll Administrators during peak workloads
• Other duties as assigned

• Active Canadian Payroll Association (CPA) Certified Payroll Manager (CPM) designation or working towards designation
• Completion of College or University education in a related field such as Business Administration, Human Resources or Accounting or a combination of education, training and experience deemed to be equivalent.
• Demonstrated proficiency with technology and advanced computer applications, including advanced Excel skills
• Minimum 3 years current, relevant experience in a supervisory role working with multiple union payrolls, pensions and benefits
• Advanced analytical, problem-solving and planning skills with an ability to work independently while continually multi-tasking
• Excellent written and verbal communication, interpersonal and conflict resolution skills

• School board or other public sector experience
• Knowledge of ISYSWorks payroll and MS Dynamics NAV

Hours of Work : Temporary full-time, 35 hours per week / 52 weeks per year. Contract scheduled to end March 2027.

Location(s): Catholic Education Centre, 35 Weber St., Kitchener

Qualified applicants are invited to submit a resume and cover letter. Please see the Application Process below. Applicants must attach diplomas/certificates required for this position to the resume in order to be considered a candidate for the position.

Application Process:

Applicants are required to apply directly through Apply to Education at: https://wcdsb.simplication.com

If you require any technical support with the application process, please contact the Apply to Education Customer Service Centre, contact 1-877-900-5627 (Monday – Friday, 7:30 am – 7:00 pm EST)

Applications will be accepted until August 7, 2026 at 4 PM . Only those candidates selected for an interview will be notified.

To request this file in large print, please email aoda@wcdsb.ca. If you require a disability related accommodation to participate the recruitment process, please contact us at (519) 578-3677, extension 2368 to discuss your needs under the Human Rights Code. Responses to inquiries will be provided within 72 hours.

At WCDSB, we are committed to respecting your privacy and will take appropriate measures to protect any personal information you may share with us through the job application process. Personal information is collected under the authority of the Education Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. E.2, s. 171(1)3 , and pursuant to section 28(2) of the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (MFIPPA) . The information collected will be used for the purpose of determining eligibility and qualifications for employment and for administering human resources and employment-related functions. Questions regarding this collection may be directed to the Board’s Privacy Officer at 519-578-3660 ext. 2381.

The successful candidate will be required to produce a satisfactory Criminal Background Check . For further information refer to policy APS 038 on the website of the Waterloo Catholic District School Board.