Payroll Clerk

Tla-o-qui-aht First Nation
1119 Pacific Rim Highway Tofino, BC V0R 2Z0

P: 250.725.3350 F:250.725.3352

Job Posting – Payroll Clerk

Position Details: Salary information:
Department: Finance and Administration Status: Fulltime, Permanent
Location: Main Office Probation Period: 3 months
Reports to: Finance Manager Wage: $24 - $26 per hour

Position Summary:
Tla-o-qui-aht First Nations Administration seeks a highly motivated individual with a strong eye for
attention to detail to fill the full-time position of Payroll Clerk. Based out of the Tla-o-qui-aht Office
in Tofino, applicants will be reporting to the Finance Manager on all aspects of payroll.

Culture Commitment
The Payroll Clerk upholds the culture of the Tla-o-qui-aht First Nations by providing services to the
Nation in a manner that is transparent, honest, and respectful. These services strengthen the
Nation’s capabilities of providing and improving the quality of life for all.

Duties and Responsibilities:
Accounts Payable 

Process bi-weekly payroll accurately and timely for the Nation’s staff. 
Confidentiality, attention to detail, establish priorities, met deadlines, customer oriented,

integrity, trust 
Obtain and examine employee timesheets to ensure accuracy, thoroughness, and

manager signatures. 
Keep a precise database with pertinent employee data and process payroll to guarantee

that any ensuing payroll adjustments are handled accurately and on schedule. 
Gather and monitor information on insurance payouts, salary deductions, and leaves of

absence. 
Observe the payroll procedures of the Nation’s policy while hiring and terminating staff. 
Other ad hoc finance duties as required.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being
performed by the incumbent of this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all
responsibilities and activities required of the position.

Qualifications:

Education, training and certificates 

High School Diploma 
Post secondary diploma in business of administration, finance or accounting would be an

asset.

Work experience 
1 year experience in an administration setting, working with finances and payroll. 
Data entry experience

Knowledge, skills, abilities, and attributes 

Knowledge:
o MS Office, payroll and benefits software 

Skills and abilities:
o Organizational skills, time management, written and verbal communication,

interpersonal skills, accurately perform mathematical computations, high attention
to detail.

Additional assets 

Preference for a qualified Aboriginal candidate 
Knowledge of Paydirt software an asset 
Preference for a financial or accounting certification or education (in process

acceptable) 
Preference for Canadian Payroll Association education and/or certificate

Working Environment:

Work Conditions 

Works in an office setting, primarily in a stationary position for the majority of the day. 
Uses computer and telephone throughout day.

Physical requirements 

Must be able to remain stationary for prolonged periods of time.

Travel requirements 
May be required to travel by car.

Applications accepted until position filled

Submit your resume, cover letter, and reference letters to:
Human Resources

PO Box 18 Tofino, BC V0R 2Z0
Email: jobs@tla-o-qui-aht.org Fax: 250-725-3352