It is acknowledged that Central Okanagan Public Schools operates within the unceded, Traditional Territory of the Okanagan syilx peoples.

The School District enrolls approximately 24,000 students (including over 3000 students who self-identify as having Indigenous ancestry).

Central Okanagan Public Schools is located in the Central Okanagan encompassing the communities of Peachland, West Kelowna, Kelowna, and Lake Country.

There are a total of 51 school sites with 33 Elementary Schools, 8 Middle schools, 5 Secondary Schools, 3 Learning Centres, an Alternate Education School, and an Online Learning School (K-12).

Central Okanagan Public Schools has an excellent reputation of providing outstanding, student-centered programs in a diverse and inclusive environment as well as offering a wide range of educational opportunities for its students and staff.

We invite applications for the position of :

Payroll and Benefits Clerk

Under the supervision of the Payroll Manager and the Payroll and Benefits Coordinator, this position provides a full range of payroll and benefit services to 1000-1500 unionized employees within the School District.

Duties include :

• collect, verify, enter and file time sheets;
• maintain payroll databases and appropriate documentation supporting all payroll transactions;
• prepare records of employment;
• monitor and reconcile benefit payments and deductions and process benefit coverage changes;
• discuss benefit options with employees and determine eligibility;

respond to inquiries and provide information of a detailed and specialized nature.

The successful candidate will possess the following qualifications :

• completed Grade 12 (Senior Secondary School Graduation);
• Canadian Payroll Compliance Practitioner Certificate (consideration may be given to those willing to successfully complete the CPC Certificate within 18 months of start date);
• knowledge and experience with various payroll software programs;
• three (3) years’ experience preparing, processing and maintaining a variety of payroll and benefits packages in a medium to large multi-union environment;

knowledge and experience with data entry / keyboarding and with word processing skills.

The successful candidate must be :

• a self-starter and able to work with minimal supervision;
• able to work alone and work within a team environment;

able to understand how the payroll system integrates with the accounting system.

The successful applicant will be expected to :

• maintain a high quality of work including accuracy and dependability;
• have excellent verbal and written communication skills;
• maintain excellent interpersonal skills;
• maintain confidentiality;

complete the required District's Health and Safety training.

This is a casual employment and may lead to temporary or permanent full-time vacancies.

The hourly wage rate for this role is $34.36.

Qualified candidates are invited to apply online complete with cover letter and resume outlining relevant background and work experience and 3 professional references (names and contact information) and copies of certifications.

The Central Okanagan Public Schools thanks all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.