Payroll Technician

QSL

. Process and verify payroll for QSL employees and those of its subsidiaries across five Canadian provinces .

Posted 9/24/2026full-timeRemote • Montréal • CanadaMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in payroll processing, compliance with regulations, and proficiency in Microsoft Excel. Bilingual in French and English, with strong attention to detail and resourcefulness in managing payroll-related tasks.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Payroll ProcessingMicrosoft Excel ProficiencyBilingual French-EnglishCompliance with Payroll RegulationsExperience with Collective Agreements

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Hard Skills

Payroll ProcessingSource DeductionsBenefits AdministrationYear-End ReportingTimesheet ValidationEmployee Information ManagementVacation ManagementRetirement Funds AdministrationRegulatory ComplianceCollective Agreement Interpretation

Soft Skills

Attention to DetailResourcefulnessThoroughness

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft Office

Certifications & Qualifications

Diploma from the National Payroll InstituteCollege Diploma in Accounting

Industry Keywords

Payroll ComplianceCanadian Payroll StandardsT4 ReportingRL-1 SlipsCNESST Reports

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Process and verify payroll for QSL employees and those of its subsidiaries across five Canadian provinces
Complete payroll processing steps according to the schedule and in compliance with applicable standards, regulations, and legislation
Update information related to new hires, terminations, employee movements, leaves, and benefits
Validate timesheets and follow up with managers on approvals and corrections
Administer source deductions, benefits, vacation, support payments, and retirement funds
Ensure compliance with policies regarding leaves, bonuses, overtime, and time banks
Complete the year-end process and generate the required reports, including T4s, RL-1 slips, summaries, and CNESST reports
Collaborate with the Accounting and Finance teams

Requirements

What you’ll need

5 years of payroll experience
Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
Excellent spoken and written French and English
Resourcefulness, attention to detail, and thoroughness
College diploma in Accounting (an asset)
Diploma from the National Payroll Institute (an asset)
Experience interpreting collective agreements and working in a corporate environment (an asset)
French-English bilingualism required for interactions with internal and external stakeholders outside Quebec

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive training at the National Payroll Institute, paid for by the employer
Guidance and support to foster your professional development
Career advancement opportunities
Comprehensive benefits package, including group insurance and a pension plan
Remote position
Attendance at the head office in Quebec City once a month