Job Order Detail

Description

Dates:  August 1, 2016 to July 14, 2017

Education, Knowledge, Qualifications and Experience:

** Completion of post secondary courses in accounting or financial management from a recognized educational institution as approved by the Board of Education.
** Demonstrated knowledge of applicable legislation governing payroll and related employee deductions.
** Demonstrated knowledge of computer systems and the ability to work in a variety of software applications.
** Demonstrated knowledge of accounting and payroll practices and policies.
** Demonstrated knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
** Demonstrated knowledge of computerized payroll systems.
** Related experience of at least two years in an organization with 200 or more employees would be a definite asset.

Skills and Abilities:
** Strong problem solving skills required to calculate complex adjustments to payroll.
** Possesses good written and verbal communications skills.
** Must be self-directed, task and goal oriented.
** Ability to prioritize multiple demands.
** Ability to perform meticulous and accurate data entry and calculation tasks.
** Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
** Ability to work as a team player.
** Ability to maintain strict confidentiality with respect to payroll data and personnel files.

For further information, please contact the Department of Human Resources 306-778-9200 (toll free 1-877-321-9200) ext 275. Successful applicants must agree to a criminal records check including a vulnerable sector search. Interested applicants for this position are asked to forward a cover letter (indicating competition #1888), a resume, complete with three references, and copies of all certification or training to the undersigned by 3:00 p.m. May 27, 2016.

While all applications are appreciated, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.