PASS – Temporary Payroll Supervisor
About the role
Job Posting
PASS – Temporary Payroll Supervisor
The Waterloo Catholic District School Board serves over 38,000 learners and provides services to students in 50 schools (Kindergarten to Grade 12 and adult learners) across the Waterloo Region.
The Board conducts intentional recruitment and selection as it seeks to achieve a state of greater equity for employees and students and to diversify its workforce.
All qualified applicants are welcome and encouraged to apply and applicants may choose to indicate if they are from a group who has experienced racial or social discrimination. Self-identification data will be used as a consideration in this posting. Aggregate data will be stored anonymously to support improvements to the Board's hiring processes.
General Description Of Duties
Reporting to the Manager of Budget and Financial Reporting, and working alongside the current Payroll Supervisor, the successful candidate will be responsible for:
Assist with the day-to-day operation, supervision, and support of the Payroll Department Provide technical support, including training to Payroll Administrators to ensure compliance with board policies and relevant legislation Assist with ongoing special project implementations working with the Payroll Department and Human Resource Services Review and approve bi-weekly payrolls for 13 unique payrolls to ensure accuracy and timeliness of processing Responding to staff and service providers in a timely manner with focus on customer service Assisting with annual payroll accruals, monthly account reconciliations and journal entries Developing, implementing and maintaining procedures, records and payroll manuals Understanding and serving as back-up for Payroll Administrators as well as assisting Payroll Administrators during peak workloads Other duties as assigned
Minimum Requirements:
Active Canadian Payroll Association (CPA) Certified Payroll Manager (CPM) designation or working towards designation Completion of College or University education in a related field such as Business Administration, Human Resources or Accounting or a combination of education, training and experience deemed to be equivalent. Demonstrated proficiency with technology and advanced computer applications, including advanced Excel skills Minimum 3 years current, relevant experience in a supervisory role working with multiple union payrolls, pensions and benefits Advanced analytical, problem-solving and planning skills with an ability to work independently while continually multi-tasking Excellent written and verbal communication, interpersonal and conflict resolution skills
Desirable Assets:
School board or other public sector experience Knowledge of ISYSWorks payroll and MS Dynamics NAV
Salary Range: Level 9, $104,436.59- $122,866.28 per year in accordance with the PASS Terms of Employment
Hours of Work: Temporary full-time, 35 hours per week / 52 weeks per year. Contract scheduled to end March 2027.
Location(s): Catholic Education Centre, 35 Weber St., Kitchener
Qualified applicants are invited to submit a resume and cover letter. Please see the Application Process below. Applicants must attach diplomas/certificates required for this position to the resume in order to be considered a candidate for the position.
Application Process
Applicants are required to apply directly through Apply to Education at:
If you require any technical support with the application process, please contact the Apply to Education Customer Service Centre, contact 1-877-900-5627 (Monday – Friday, 7:30 am – 7:00 pm EST)
Applications will be accepted until August 7, 2026 at 4 PM. Only those candidates selected for an interview will be notified.
To request this file in large print, please email If you require a disability related accommodation to participate the recruitment process, please contact us at (519) 578-3677, extension 2368 to discuss your needs under the Human Rights Code. Responses to inquiries will be provided within 72 hours.
At WCDSB, we are committed to respecting your privacy and will take appropriate measures to protect any personal information you may share with us through the job application process. Personal information is collected under the authority of the Education Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. E.2, s. 171(1)3 , and pursuant to section 28(2) of the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (MFIPPA) . The information collected will be used for the purpose of determining eligibility and qualifications for employment and for administering human resources and employment-related functions. Questions regarding this collection may be directed to the Board’s Privacy Officer at 519-578-3660 ext. 2381.
The successful candidate will be required to produce a satisfactory Criminal Background Check. For further information refer to policy APS 038 on the website of the Waterloo Catholic District School Board.
About Waterloo Catholic District School Board
The Waterloo Catholic District School Board operates in Waterloo Region's 3 municipalities and 4 townships. Operating since 1836, the Board offers a world-class educational services for elementary, secondary, and adult learners in a quality, faith-based environment. WCDSB runs:
43 elementary schools (Junior Kindergarten to Grade 8) 5 secondary schools (Grade 9 to Grade 12) 5 adult education facilities 2.5 million sq. ft. of floor space in schools -- on more than 400 acres of land 40,000 elementary, secondary and adult/continuing education students Students from more than 114 countries – speaking more than 68 languages 3,500 full & part-time staff 100,000 Catholic ratepayers 27% of area students attend Catholic schools 17% of residential taxpayers support Catholic schools 30% of local schools are Catholic schools $30 million annual budget
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PASS – Temporary Payroll Supervisor
About the role
Job Posting
PASS – Temporary Payroll Supervisor
The Waterloo Catholic District School Board serves over 38,000 learners and provides services to students in 50 schools (Kindergarten to Grade 12 and adult learners) across the Waterloo Region.
The Board conducts intentional recruitment and selection as it seeks to achieve a state of greater equity for employees and students and to diversify its workforce.
All qualified applicants are welcome and encouraged to apply and applicants may choose to indicate if they are from a group who has experienced racial or social discrimination. Self-identification data will be used as a consideration in this posting. Aggregate data will be stored anonymously to support improvements to the Board's hiring processes.
General Description Of Duties
Reporting to the Manager of Budget and Financial Reporting, and working alongside the current Payroll Supervisor, the successful candidate will be responsible for:
Assist with the day-to-day operation, supervision, and support of the Payroll Department Provide technical support, including training to Payroll Administrators to ensure compliance with board policies and relevant legislation Assist with ongoing special project implementations working with the Payroll Department and Human Resource Services Review and approve bi-weekly payrolls for 13 unique payrolls to ensure accuracy and timeliness of processing Responding to staff and service providers in a timely manner with focus on customer service Assisting with annual payroll accruals, monthly account reconciliations and journal entries Developing, implementing and maintaining procedures, records and payroll manuals Understanding and serving as back-up for Payroll Administrators as well as assisting Payroll Administrators during peak workloads Other duties as assigned
Minimum Requirements:
Active Canadian Payroll Association (CPA) Certified Payroll Manager (CPM) designation or working towards designation Completion of College or University education in a related field such as Business Administration, Human Resources or Accounting or a combination of education, training and experience deemed to be equivalent. Demonstrated proficiency with technology and advanced computer applications, including advanced Excel skills Minimum 3 years current, relevant experience in a supervisory role working with multiple union payrolls, pensions and benefits Advanced analytical, problem-solving and planning skills with an ability to work independently while continually multi-tasking Excellent written and verbal communication, interpersonal and conflict resolution skills
Desirable Assets:
School board or other public sector experience Knowledge of ISYSWorks payroll and MS Dynamics NAV
Salary Range: Level 9, $104,436.59- $122,866.28 per year in accordance with the PASS Terms of Employment
Hours of Work: Temporary full-time, 35 hours per week / 52 weeks per year. Contract scheduled to end March 2027.
Location(s): Catholic Education Centre, 35 Weber St., Kitchener
Qualified applicants are invited to submit a resume and cover letter. Please see the Application Process below. Applicants must attach diplomas/certificates required for this position to the resume in order to be considered a candidate for the position.
Application Process
Applicants are required to apply directly through Apply to Education at:
If you require any technical support with the application process, please contact the Apply to Education Customer Service Centre, contact 1-877-900-5627 (Monday – Friday, 7:30 am – 7:00 pm EST)
Applications will be accepted until August 7, 2026 at 4 PM. Only those candidates selected for an interview will be notified.
To request this file in large print, please email If you require a disability related accommodation to participate the recruitment process, please contact us at (519) 578-3677, extension 2368 to discuss your needs under the Human Rights Code. Responses to inquiries will be provided within 72 hours.
At WCDSB, we are committed to respecting your privacy and will take appropriate measures to protect any personal information you may share with us through the job application process. Personal information is collected under the authority of the Education Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. E.2, s. 171(1)3 , and pursuant to section 28(2) of the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (MFIPPA) . The information collected will be used for the purpose of determining eligibility and qualifications for employment and for administering human resources and employment-related functions. Questions regarding this collection may be directed to the Board’s Privacy Officer at 519-578-3660 ext. 2381.
The successful candidate will be required to produce a satisfactory Criminal Background Check. For further information refer to policy APS 038 on the website of the Waterloo Catholic District School Board.
About Waterloo Catholic District School Board
The Waterloo Catholic District School Board operates in Waterloo Region's 3 municipalities and 4 townships. Operating since 1836, the Board offers a world-class educational services for elementary, secondary, and adult learners in a quality, faith-based environment. WCDSB runs:
43 elementary schools (Junior Kindergarten to Grade 8) 5 secondary schools (Grade 9 to Grade 12) 5 adult education facilities 2.5 million sq. ft. of floor space in schools -- on more than 400 acres of land 40,000 elementary, secondary and adult/continuing education students Students from more than 114 countries – speaking more than 68 languages 3,500 full & part-time staff 100,000 Catholic ratepayers 27% of area students attend Catholic schools 17% of residential taxpayers support Catholic schools 30% of local schools are Catholic schools $30 million annual budget