With 53 schools, over 25,000 students and more than 4,500 employees, the Simcoe Muskoka Catholic District School Board (SMCDSB) is an education community bound together by our beliefs. Our facilities are located in some of the most beautiful natural settings in the province. Our Board encompasses a large and dynamic mixture of urban centers, small towns and rural areas throughout Central Ontario. We offer excellent programs, resources and supports so that students are provided with every opportunity to reach their future goals and aspirations. At this time of reconciliation through education, we are committed to meaningful and respectful relationships as we live, work, play and pray together on this traditional territory
Payroll Administrator
Open To: Open Competition
Job Location: Catholic Education Centre, 46 Alliance Blvd, Barrie Ontario
Position Type/Hours: Full-Time Permanent, Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 4:30pm, 35 hours weekly, plus overtime as required.
Annual Compensation: $52,866 to $66,292 - commensurate with education, skills and experience.
This role is dedicated to ensuring employees are accurately and promptly compensated for their services in alignment with organizational policies and statutory requirements. Key responsibilities include processing regular pay, overtime, extra hours, and premiums while adhering to the applicable Collective Agreements and employment standards. The position ensures seamless payroll operations by maintaining up-to-date records, verifying data integrity, and addressing discrepancies efficiently. By managing compliance with employment legislation and fostering effective communication with employees and HR, the role supports employee satisfaction and organizational accountability.
Specific duties and responsibilities include:
- Delivery of accurate and timely payroll services for assigned client group(s) – both unionized and non-unionized staff
- Tracking of information concerning attendance and vacation entitlement
Required Skills and Qualifications:
The successful candidate will bring the following skills and experiences to the role:
- 2 Year College Diploma in accounting or business
- 1-3 years related experience, preferably in an education environment.
- Payroll Compliance Practitioner (PCP) designation preferred
- Demonstrated capability to deliver on multiple tasks to deadline.
- Exceptional interpersonal and conflict management skills with the ability to work in an interdependent team environment.
- Exceptional oral communication skills and written communication skills.
- Excellent client/customer service orientation.
- Previous experience working with confidential information and maintaining employee privacy.
- Computer literate and exceptional skills in Word, Excel and email a must.
- Knowledge of HRMS or other relational data base systems is mandatory.
- Proven experience with matters of legislative compliance and legal obligations with regard to employment issues
Interested candidates must forward, in confidence, a cover letter, resume and supporting documentation by July 13, 2026 at 12:00pm
Accessibility accommodations are available for all parts of the recruitment process upon request.
Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted
As a condition of employment, new employees to SMCDSB are required, by legislation, to submit a satisfactory Criminal Background Check and Judicial Matters Check (CRJMC).
The Simcoe Muskoka Catholic District School Board is deeply committed to promoting Truth, Reconciliation and the rights of Indigenous peoples, Human Rights, Equity and Anti-Racism, and the elimination of Oppressive Practices, in our schools, our workplace and in the communities we serve. We strongly encourage applications from all individuals including those with varied lived experiences that can contribute to the diversification of the workforce at the SMCDSB.
THE BOARD IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: $52,866.00-$66,292.00 per year
Work Location: In person
