Payroll, Benefits and Pension Specialist

Payroll, Benefits & Pension Specialist

Regular Full-time

Duties: Reporting to the Manager of Payroll and Benefits, this position is responsible for payroll, benefits, and pension administration, advisory services to employees, business process and technological innovation, and record management, ensuring compliance with a variety of legislative requirements, benefits plans, pension plans, and collective agreements. The nature of the work requires strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.

Qualifications: A post-secondary diploma in a related field and a payroll compliance practitioner designation or equivalent with 5 years of related experience, preferably in a large, unionized environment or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Extensive training and experience with computer software, particularly Excel.

Please review the Full Job Description below.

As an employee of College of the Rockies, the successful candidate is expected to be a lifelong learner who continues to develop his/her skills to help the College meet the needs of our students and our other valued clients.

Successful candidates may be required to complete a Criminal Record Check.

Salary: CUPE Pay Level 6 with a starting wage of $51,305.80 per year as per CUPE Collective Agreement. The College also offers a comprehensive range of benefits, including defined pension, generous vacation entitlements, a health and dental plan, and more.

Closing Date: December 2, 2025

Preferred Start Date: ASAP

Interested persons should submit both a cover letter and resume directly through the College website under "Work Here" http://www.cotr.bc.ca/HRD/ Ensure you press "upload" after you add each document.

Please quote Competition #25-CU-40

Please ensure your cover letter and resume clearly describe your related qualifications and experience as selection for interview will be based on the information provided.

"College of the Rockies is committed to an equitable, diverse, and inclusive work environment, where all employees thrive and feel they belong. We believe that a diverse workforce strengthens our organization and welcome applications from all qualified individuals. We encourage all qualified applicants, including Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, visible minorities, women, persons of diverse sexual orientation, gender identity or expression (LGBTQ2S+). We are committed to an inclusive hiring experience, including providing accommodations."

In the spirit of reconciliation, we are committed to increasing Indigenous representation throughout the institution and encourage applicants to self-identify as First Nation, Metis or Inuit within cover letters and/or resume.

We thank all who apply and advise that only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.