Temporary Senior Clerk - Compensation & Benefits - 1709

The City of Fredericton’s Department of Corporate Services is looking for a Temporary - Senior Clerk for their Compensation and Benefits section.

You will join a high-performing, professional, cohesive team who work together for the betterment of the team, possess a strong work ethic, is fiscally responsible, customer oriented, continuously improving, has a positive outlook and is focused on achieving results.

Reporting to the Team Lead of Compensation & Benefits, the successful candidate will be responsible for providing outstanding levels of service to all employees of the City of Fredericton and liaising with the City’s payroll service providers.

The work can be challenging and demanding, especially considering the City of Fredericton has 6 bargaining units, a non-bargaining group and Council all with various policies and collective agreements.  To be successful, you must be well organized to meet competing deadlines, have strong listening and communication skills, take initiative, and be able to work both independently and as part of a team. 

Qualifications required: 

• Post-secondary education (diploma, certificate, or degree) that includes payroll education and training. 
• Minimum of two (2) years of payroll experience (timekeeping is not a sufficient skill for duties in this role).

An equivalent combination of training and experience will be acceptable.

Work Experience desired:

• Experience working in a unionized environment.
• Ability to adapt to a changing and fast‑paced work environment.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Strong team player approach is essential contributing to the smooth and effective delivery of services to the organization and its employees.
• Experience working with highly confidential and sensitive information, exercising discretion and professionalism at all times. 
• Understanding of pension plans and the critical importance of accuracy and compliance in pension administration. 
• Working knowledge and/or experience with Oracle Fusion and ADP payroll systems is preferred. 
• National Payroll Institute Payroll Compliance Practitioner (PCP) certification is considered an asset.
• Ability to communicate in both official languages is considered an asset.

What You'll do:

• Process the City’s bi‑weekly payroll accurately and on schedule. 
• Prepare, submit, and reconcile all required payroll remittances and supporting documentation, including statutory withholdings, union dues, and other employee deductions. 
• Ensure compliance with federal and provincial payroll legislation and organizational policies. 
• Prepare and issue Records of Employment (ROEs) for submission to Service Canada in a timely manner. 
• Maintain accurate payroll records and respond to payroll‑related inquiries as required. 
• Perform related duties as assigned, in support of the City and legislative safety objectives and requirements.

What You Bring: 

• Strong organizational and time‑management skills with the ability to manage competing deadlines.
• Strong problem‑solving skills with a high level of attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities to collaborate across departments.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

Perks:

• Competitive salary $2,533.01 - $2,767.89 bi-weekly (Level I CUPE Local 1709 Salary Scale).
• Benefits Spending Allowance: $167.52 bi-weekly.
• 20 hours of work per week, flexible during work hours Monday to Friday, 8:15 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
• This is a six-month contract.

Looking for a hands‑on payroll role in a supportive, team‑focused environment? This temporary Senior Clerk position is a great opportunity to apply your compensation and benefits experience while working with a knowledgeable and collaborative team.

Apply Now!

Please submit your application on or before May 7, 2026, at 4:30 p.m. AST.

The City of Fredericton is an equal opportunity employer.