Payroll Clerk

Job title: Payroll Clerk

Company: Trotter & Morton

Job description: Trotter & Morton Group of Companies are a diverse group of building trades experts offering unique and integrated construction solutions for our divisions specializing in industrial construction, commercial construction, facility services and building maintenance. Since 1927, our skilled workforce has brought their high-quality workmanship, experience, and passion to a diverse project portfolio that includes some of Alberta and British Columbia’s most iconic structures.Start Your Career with Trotter & Morton – Payroll Clerk (Entry Level)At Trotter & Morton, we believe our success comes from our people. We’re looking for motivated, reliable individuals who are eager to learn and ready to take the first step in their career. If you’re organized, detail-oriented, and enjoy working with numbers, this could be the perfect opportunity for you! We are currently hiring an Entry-Level Payroll Clerk to join our team.About the Role:As a Payroll Clerk, you’ll support our payroll team with day-to-day tasks to help ensure employees are paid accurately and on time. This is a great opportunity for someone who is just starting out in payroll or accounting, especially if you’re interested in the construction industry or learning how payroll works in a unionized environment.What’s in it for You

• Competitive annual salary ranging from $40,000.00 – $45,000.00
• Minimum 3 weeks’ paid vacation
• Extensive benefit plan
• RRSP Matching
• Professional development and training resources
• Health and Wellness program
• Inclusive and engaging work environment
• Company events and barbeques

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Enter and process employee records for new hires, rehires, terminations, and status changes accurately and promptly
• Prepare and process weekly and bi-weekly timecards for hourly and salaried staff
• Assist with preparation and submission of CRA source deductions, ROE’s, RRSP contributions, union remittances, and benefits payment
• Maintain and update payroll files in both electronic and physical formats to ensure compliance and audit readiness
• Verify payroll documentation for completeness and accuracy, including hours worked, vacation, and other leave
• Provide support to employees regarding access to the employee portal, pay statements, and year-end tax documents
• Act as an internal resource who willingly responds to employee and staff inquiries with respect to payroll matters
• Collaborate with other departments to ensure pay and personnel records are accurate and up to date
• Ensure compliance with Company policies and procedures
• Ensure strict confidentiality and privacy of employee and company records
• Perform other duties as required

Required Skills and Abilities:

• Professional, approachable and customer-service oriented
• Strong work ethic and positive team attitude
• Ability to understand issues from both the employee and employer perspectives and assess the risk
• Attention to detail and a high degree of accuracy
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• High degree of discretion and confidentiality
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

Required Experience and Education:

• Completion of Grade 12 or equivalent (GED)
• Post-secondary education in Accounting, Business, or a related field is an asset

We firmly believe our employees are our best assets and we are committed to providing ongoing training and support to allow them to reach their full potential. Trotter & Morton Group of Companies is an industry-leader in safety, and we strive for an incident-free workplace in all aspects of our operations. If you have a strong work ethic and commitment to excellence, apply today and build a rewarding career as a member of our high-performing team.Our Commitment to DiversityThe Trotter & Morton Group of Companies is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to hiring talented, qualified professionals without regard to race, age, gender, or any other protected ground and to providing an environment without discrimination.Every effort is made to provide fair and equal employment and development opportunities and to ensure that our policies regarding hiring, compensation, promotions, and transfers are based solely on skills and capabilities, job requirements, job performance, and other job-related criteria.We thank all applicants in advance; however, we will only contact candidates selected for an interview.Required SkillsRequired Experience

Expected salary: $40000 – 45000 per year

Location: Calgary, AB

Job date: Sat, 14 Jun 2025 22:44:02 GMT

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