Bilingual Senior Assistant, Payroll and Pension

About CMHC

At CMHC, the work you do and the work we do together matters. We come to work every day with a common purpose: to realize a future where everyone in Canada has a home that they can afford and meets their needs.

Our people are second to none. We lean in with courage, band together as a community and try new things to make a lasting impact on housing from coast to coast to coast.

Join us and be part of a team that's committed to making a real difference and be part of something meaningful.

What’s in it for you

We’ve got the purpose, the people and the perks you need for a fulfilling career. Here’s what you get when you’re a permanent employee:

• 5 weeks of vacation.
• Annual individual performance bonus.
• Defined benefit pension plan.
• Comprehensive group insurance plan to support your well-being from day one.
• Support in your personal and professional growth with training, mentorship and more – because when you thrive, we thrive.
• An inclusive workplace culture and environment with Employee Resource Groups and more.
• A hybrid work model that lets you balance working from home and nurturing in-person connections by coming into your region’s office at a minimum of 4 times a month.

This position is located in Ottawa.
 
 
Join the People & Culture sector, where we have the focus, the people and the voice to achieve our aspiration, which is to make housing affordable for everyone in Canada. In this role, you will provide expertise, advice, and support to third party vendors and stakeholders on various payroll, benefit and pension, procedures and systems. With your analytical thinking, client focus and attention to detail, you will help ensure all salary payments, benefits and compensation-related initiatives are accurately administered in compliance with federal and provincial legislation and HR Management Guidelines and Procedures. You will also participate in process enhancements and system initiatives contributing to continuous improvement in payroll activities and other Total Rewards programs. 
 

What you’ll do:  
 

• Support external providers who are providing managed Payroll, Pension, and Benefit administration services.            
• Analyze and review payroll transactions to ensure the integrity of the data and compliance with relevant legislation.
• Ensure sensitive and personal information is kept confidential while adhering to the Access to Information and Privacy Policy and legislation.
• Contribute to the enhancement of analysis tools and solutions related to payroll activities and participate in testing and functional business requirement development and documentation. 
• Provide advice and guidance, as required, and respond to verbal and written inquiries related to third party providers.     

What you should have: 

• A college diploma in Payroll Administration, , Business Administration or Human Resources. An equivalent combination of education and experience will also be considered.
• A minimum of one year of complex payroll experience supporting a large organization across multiple jurisdictions.   
• Information gathering and analytical/evaluation skills.    
• A knowledge of documentation for audit and corporate records requirements, and a knowledge of employment law and regulations, legislative issues and industry trends relating to human resources, pay and pension.    
• Advanced computer skills using Microsoft Office, particularly with Excel.
• A demonstrated ability to anticipate problems and react quickly, and to apply business systems solutions to operational activities.                
• An attention to data integrity including data validation, quality assurance and confidentiality of information.
• Bilingualism in both official (French and English).

 
It would be great if you also had:
 

• A Payroll Compliance Practitioner (PCP) certification 

 Note, the competition will remain active until filled.

Our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion 

We’re committed to employment equity and encourage women, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, veterans and persons of all races, ethnicities, religions, abilities, sexual orientations, and gender identities and expressions to apply. We also welcome applications from non-Canadians who are eligible to work in Canada.

CMHC is an inclusive workplace where diversity of thought – and of people – are recognized, valued, and considered essential to achieving our mission.

Learn more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion 

What happens after you apply 

We know that applying for a new job can be both exciting and daunting, and we appreciate your effort. Learn more about our hiring process.  If you are selected for an interview or testing, please advise us if you require an accommodation.

If you applied before and you were not successful don’t worry – we're always posting new positions, so don’t hesitate to give it another shot. We’re excited to see what you bring to the table this time around!