JOB POSTING - EXTERNAL
Position: Payroll Manager Date of Posting: 29-JUL-2026
Department: Finance Closing Date: 26-AUG-2026
Reports to: Deputy CFO Employment Type: Mgmt.- Exempt
Job Type: Permanent full-time Salary Range: $103,766 – $118,670
The City of Prince Rupert respectfully acknowledges that we live and work on the traditional and
unceded territories of the Ts’msyen and Sm’algyax-speaking peoples. We offer gratitude to the
people who have lived on these lands since time immemorial.
Why work for the City of Prince Rupert?
The City delivers the essential services that keeps our community moving and supporting
residents, local businesses, and industry every single day. Working here means more than just
doing a job; it’s about serving the community you call home, building meaningful relationships, and
seeing the real impact of your work firsthand. We are deeply committed to fostering a respectful,
inclusive, and supportive workplace where diverse perspectives, lived experiences, and local
knowledge are not only welcomed, but truly valued. We encourage applications from individuals
who share our commitment to public service and who want to help build a community where
everyone feels they belong.
Let your skills and talent grow alongside us as we reshape our city’s future!
Who you are
You are a collaborative and strategic payroll professional who thrives on accuracy, compliance, and
continuous improvement. You bring strong leadership experience, sound judgment, and a
commitment to providing exceptional service to employees, managers, and stakeholders. You
enjoy solving complex payroll and financial challenges, building effective processes, and ensuring
payroll operations are delivered with integrity, confidentiality, and excellence. Drawing on your
knowledge of payroll legislation, accounting principles, benefits administration, and labour
agreements, you provide trusted advice that supports organizational success and employee
confidence.
What you’ll do…
- Lead and oversee payroll operations for multiple employee groups, ensuring accurate,
timely, and compliant payroll processing.
- Supervise, mentor, and develop payroll staff while fostering a collaborative, respectful, and
high-performing team environment.
