Payroll Clerk – Canada Summer Jobs Full Time

VHA Home HealthCare (VHA) is one of the largest not-for-profit home care providers in Ontario. Our team is made up of close to 3,000 caring and committed professionals who love what they do. Our providers tell us: “Home care is where I can truly make a difference. There is such a sense of accomplishment from helping people live independently at home.” Our teams work together to provide high quality, client-centred care to those who need it most in their homes, schools, retirement homes and other community settings. Many of our team members manage their own schedules in the community and they say, “The freedom and flexibility can’t be beat.” Providers form meaningful bonds with the clients and families they serve over time and are supported by a diverse regional team and beneficial home office programs. Team members tell us “I love the inclusive culture. I feel welcome and at home.” 

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Pay Range

OPSEU/VHA Pay Scale Level 4A- $24.19 per hour

This position is responsible for Billing and Payroll activities and general administration in the Finance department. The position also assists other teams and departments within the organization.

Key Areas of Accountability:

• Processing, coding and entering payroll requests
• Auditing of payroll submissions and mileage calculations
• Assisting in email distribution/ communications
• Updating process manuals
• Following up Billing rejections and resubmissions
• Assist in some payroll-time entry functions
• Follow up on bank rejections
• Assisting other departments and facilities management
• Special projects and analysis

As this role is being funded by the Canada Summer Jobs program, the following are eligibility requirements:

• You are between 15 and 30 years of age at the start of the employment
• You are a Canadian citizen or permanent resident or person to whom refugee protection has been conferred under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act (foreign students are not eligible)
• You are legally entitled to work in Canada in accordance with relevant provincial/territorial legislation and regulations
• You have a valid Social Insurance Number at the start of employment and be legally entitled to work in Canada in accordance with relevant provincial or territorial legislation and regulations

Desired Qualifications:

• You have relevant Accounting/ Payroll post secondary school education/training combined with some practical experience.
• Excellent written and verbal skills. Ability to articulate and communicate to various internal and external sources.
• Intermediate skills within a Windows environment for all Microsoft office products including SharePoint, Excel and other software as needed.
• Must be able to communicate and document in an effective, timely and efficient manner with clients.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to deal with multiple priorities is a requirement.
• You are a strong team player and can work effectively under pressure, adhering to deadlines.
• Adaptable in learning new process, software and other tools in a changing environment.
• Proven organizational and effective problem solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure with an emphasis on accountability and continuous quality improvement.
•  Satisfactory completion of technical skills testing requirement for the position (MS outlook, excel, word and typing test).
• Ability to handle multiple tasks in an efficient manner.

What makes VHA’s compensation unique?

• Benefits and pension plan for permanent eligible employees

• Compensation for education and professional development

• VHA is a leading learning organization so we can provide you with comprehensive orientation and training at the start and throughout your career

• Mentorship and peer support

• Career development opportunities

• Employee and family assistance program

• Wellness resources

• Perks & discounts

• Staff & service provider events

Accommodation and VHA’s commitment to DEI

At VHA Home HealthCare (VHA), we passionately strive to uphold our commitments to being an Equal Opportunity Employer. We champion inclusion and diversity in all parts of our organization and are strong believers that a diverse workforce is key to the ongoing and future success of VHA. We aim to review all applicants with fair and unbiased recruitment practices where opportunities are presented based on merits, skills, and experience. VHA is committed to providing reasonable accommodation and our services are accessible and sensitive to the needs of diverse groups. If you require any accommodation, please let us know in advance as we are happy to comply.

How to Apply?

Our online application should take about 5 to 10 minutes to complete.

VHA is accredited with Exemplary Standing by Accreditation Canada; an RNAO Best Practice Spotlight Organization designate; and a founding member agency of United Way Greater Toronto.

Thank you to everyone who applies. We will review applications as they are received. We’ll only be contacting those selected for further discussion.

In every role and at every level, we lead with purpose, build bonds that matter, and we’re passionate about providing spectacular care.