Ontario Health atHome is seeking a Payroll Assistant! Are you seeking a rewarding career that cares for others, in an organization that cares for you? You’re looking in the right place.
As a Payroll Assistant, you will be responsible for ensuring a secure and fiscally accurate payroll system for the organization, including development, implementation and maintenance of the payroll system. Primary areas of responsibility include payroll service, reporting and training. This is a permanent full-time opportunity that can be located within one of the following Ontario Health atHome offices: Central (Newmarket and North York only), Hamilton Niagara Haldimand Brant (Brantford and Niagara), and South West (London, Owen Sound, St. Thomas, Stratford, Woodstock).
What will you do?
- Play an active role in the configuration and maintenance of the payroll system, annual reconciliations, and remittances for all statutory, pension/benefit, union deductions.
- Process payroll: oversee calculations such as premiums, overtime, and salary rate changes; calculate, code and process information on hires, transfers, leaves, and terminations; verify the accuracy of deductions.
- Design, implement, manage, and ensure the data integrity and security of payroll.
- Liaise with software provider and external agencies to ensure timely processing of payroll adjustments and resolution of discrepancies.
- Prepare all monthly, bi-monthly, and year-end reports, not limited to, but including: vacation, sick leave, banked over time, floats, personal leave hours, and stat holidays.
- Respond to Auditors’ requests for information.
- T4 preparation, reconciliation and distribution.
- Ensure deductions are accurate and reconciles for major medical, dental AD&D, etc.
- Prepare and remit monthly statements and premiums to various entities (e.g., EHT, union, pension, WSIB, etc.).
- Issue Records of Employment.
What must you have?
- Greater than one (1) year Post-secondary in Accounting or Payroll, or the equivalent combination of education.
- Payroll certification required.
- Greater than six (6) months’ relevant experience.
- Advanced knowledge of payroll requirements, including CCRA payroll rules, year-end reporting, EHT, WSIB etc.
- Knowledge of the organization’s benefits plan, and the role of providers and related government agencies.
- Knowledge of the organization’s collective agreement entitlements, as well as related legislation such as Employment Standards Act and Canada Labour Code.
- Understanding of general accounting practices regarding journal entries, reconciliation, and reporting.
- Knowledge of HRIS and payroll processing systems with respect to processing information and generating reports.
- Solid understanding of Corporate Services department policies and procedures.
- Extensive advanced knowledge and proficiency with MS Office applications.
- We have a mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policy. As a condition of employment, all employees are required to submit proof of COVID-19 vaccination status prior to start date.
What would give you the edge?
- Ability to speak French or another second language
What do we offer?
We know wellness is supported with work-life balance. In an inclusive culture committed to support your passion for continuous learning, growth and innovation, we offer:
- Attractive comprehensive compensation packages and benefits
- Valuable development opportunities
- Membership in a world class defined benefit pension plan
- Salary: $28.67/hr to $33.90/hr
Who we are
We are Ontario Health atHome, ready to serve every person in Ontario. We partner with patients and caregivers, primary care providers, hospitals, long-term care and retirement homes, service providers and Ontario Health Teams, to deliver responsive, accessible, integrated, patient-centred care.
If you’re interested in driving excellence in care and service delivery, and seeking an unparalleled opportunity to lead and learn, partner and connect, care and be cared for, this is your home.
Equity, Inclusion, Diversity and Anti-Racism Commitment
Ontario Health atHome is committed to a culture of equity, inclusion, diversity and anti-racism. We are committed to attracting, engaging and developing a workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve. We welcome and encourage applications from all qualified applicants. Accommodations for persons with disabilities required during the recruitment process are available upon request.
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Skills Required
- More than one year of post-secondary education in Accounting or Payroll, or an equivalent combination of education
- Payroll certification
- More than six months of relevant experience
- Advanced knowledge of payroll requirements, including CCRA payroll rules, year-end reporting, EHT, and WSIB
- Knowledge of benefits plans, providers, and related government agencies
- Knowledge of collective agreement entitlements and related legislation, including the Employment Standards Act and Canada Labour Code
- Understanding of general accounting practices, including journal entries, reconciliation, and reporting
- Knowledge of HRIS and payroll processing systems for processing information and generating reports
- Understanding of Corporate Services department policies and procedures
- Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office applications
- Proof of COVID-19 vaccination status before the start date
- Ability to speak French or another second language
What We Do
Ontario Health atHome is an Ontario government agency that coordinates in-home and community-based care across the province. It assesses patients’ needs, delivers care, connects people with community services, manages long-term-care placement, and collaborates with hospitals, primary-care providers, and Ontario Health Teams. Its mission is to help patients live safely at home, recover after hospitalization, and access integrated health and social supports.
