<p><strong>Payroll Administration & Compliance</strong></p><ul><li>Process full-cycle Canadian payroll for a unionized workforce, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.</li><li>Maintain payroll schedules and deadlines to comply with legislation, collective agreements, and internal policies.</li><li>Handle statutory deductions, pension contributions (e.g., HOOPP), and other payroll adjustments.</li><li>Review and reconcile retroactive pay, vacation payouts, sick leave, and statutory holidays.</li><li>Interpret and apply employment legislation and union agreements.</li><li>Prepare government remittances, T4/T4A filings, and Records of Employment.</li><li>Partner with Finance to reconcile payroll-related GL accounts and year-end adjustments.</li><li>Implement payroll changes related to new collective agreements, including retroactive calculations.</li></ul><p><strong>System & Process Optimization</strong></p><ul><li>Act as a subject matter expert for payroll and timekeeping systems (ANSOS, Smart Stream, SAP, Workday).</li><li>Assist with HRIS and payroll system upgrades, testing, and data validation.</li><li>Identify gaps and recommend process improvements to enhance efficiency and accuracy.</li></ul><p><strong>Reporting & Analytics</strong></p><ul><li>Prepare and analyze payroll reports for internal stakeholders and compliance purposes.</li><li>Conduct audits, reconciliations, and variance analyses to ensure payroll integrity.</li><li>Support internal and external audit processes with thorough documentation and timely responses.</li></ul><p><strong>Stakeholder Collaboration</strong></p><ul><li>Provide expert guidance to employees, managers, HR, Finance, and other departments on payroll matters.</li><li>Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure payroll is integrated with benefits, HR, and timekeeping systems.</li><li>Maintain strong relationships with external partners, including banks, government agencies, and pension providers.</li></ul><p><br></p>
<p>We are looking for a talented Industrial Designer/Detailer for an exciting 5-month contract opportunity within a fast-paced, creative fabrication environment. This role is ideal for detailers or designers with AutoCAD and/or Inventor experience who are confident producing precise technical drawings for fabrication, assembly, and installation across a variety of materials.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Produce highly detailed, accurate production drawings for tradeshow booths, museum exhibits, and retail displays.</p><p>• Attend pre-production meetings and review client-provided drawings to inform final detailing.</p><p>• Collaborate with project managers, engineers, and fabrication teams to ensure design intent and build feasibility.</p><p>• Maintain, update, and revise drawings as required throughout the project lifecycle.</p><p>• Optimize material usage and incorporate mounting, substrate, and manufacturing considerations.</p>
We are looking for a skilled Payroll Specialist to join our team in Markham, Ontario, on a contract basis. In this role, you will oversee full-cycle payroll processing, manage benefits administration, and provide essential HR support to ensure smooth operations. This position offers an opportunity to apply your expertise in payroll systems and Canadian employment legislation within the wholesale distribution industry.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Process bi-weekly payroll with precision and timeliness using Dayforce Powerpay Plus.<br>• Reconcile and calculate provincial remittances and payments to ensure compliance with regulations.<br>• Prepare detailed monthly payroll journal entries and perform account reconciliations.<br>• Manage year-end payroll tasks, including balancing, filing, and distributing T4s and T2200s.<br>• Calculate commissions and generate sales tracking reports to support account managers.<br>• Administer group benefits and retirement plans, handling enrollments, updates, and terminations.<br>• Maintain accurate payroll and HR personnel records to ensure up-to-date documentation.<br>• Conduct onboarding sessions for new hires, covering HR policies, payroll, and benefits programs.<br>• Update and maintain the employee handbook to align with legislative and company policy changes.<br>• Organize company events, such as awards meetings, holiday gatherings, and employee engagement activities.
<p><strong>Financial & Scenario Analysis:</strong></p><ul><li>Evaluate revenues, expenses, margins, and cost structures across the organization’s primary business streams.</li><li>Build and assess financial and operational scenarios to understand sustainability, risk exposure, and strategic options.</li><li>Support business development decisions by analyzing new program opportunities, expansion plans, and potential investments.</li><li>Develop dashboards and reporting tools to visualize key financial metrics and trends for leadership review.</li></ul><p><strong>Contract Review & Financial Risk Assessment:</strong></p><ul><li>Analyze contracts, funding agreements, and service agreements to identify potential financial risks and ensure compliance.</li><li>Highlight potential exposures or obligations and recommend strategies to mitigate financial risk.</li><li>Suggest improvements to contract terms to support organizational growth and sustainability.</li></ul><p><strong>Standardized Reporting & Business Packages:</strong></p><ul><li>Collaborate with functional managers to develop consistent and insightful financial reporting across all business streams.</li><li>Prepare reporting packages that clearly communicate performance, scenario outcomes, and risk considerations to leadership.</li><li>Streamline reporting processes to improve clarity, efficiency, and usability for decision-making.</li></ul><p><br></p>
