Here at DIALOG, we are passionate about design and believe it can and should
meaningfully improve the wellbeing of our communities and the environment we all
share.
We are a multi-disciplinary collaborative of architects, interior designers,
urban designers and planners, structural, mechanical and electrical engineers,
landscape architects and sustainability experts who design for community
wellbeing and urban vibrancy. We are a fun-loving bunch of big thinkers and
city-shapers, who are collaborative in our approach, diverse in our
perspectives, aspirational in our pursuits, and optimistic about what’s next.
We’re always looking for passionate people who share our values and care as much
about our communities as we do. We're proud to be a Certified B Corporation
[https://dialogdesign.ca/news-events/dialog-is-now-b-corp-certified/], Canada's
Greenest Employers
[https://dialogdesign.ca/news-events/dialog-named-canadas-greenest-employer-for-2025/#:~:text=Today%2C%20on%20Earth%20Day%2C%20we,sustainable%20design%20and%20climate%20action.] and 2024
Best of Practice Award
[https://dialogdesign.ca/news-events/practice-what-we-preach-dialog-wins-the-architects-newspaper-best-of-practice-award/] Winner,
committed to using our design practice as a force for good in the world.
Explore our studios [https://dialogdesign.ca/contact/] and join us!
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How you'll make a difference:
- Payroll administration including data entry and bi-weekly processing of
payroll for salary and hourly employees
- Benefits administration for GreenShield, & RBC group benefits and a Manulife
retirement savings programs
- Payroll administration including new hires, leaves of absence, employee
changes, and terminations – the employee life cycle while at DIALOG
- Bi-weekly and monthly journal entries relating to payroll and/or benefits;
reconciliations of payroll & benefit accounts
- Document and records management; timely and accurate uploading of employee
information and supporting materials to our HCM system – Dayforce
- Assist in Identifying, investigating, and resolving discrepancies in
timesheet and payroll records
- Respond to payroll, and benefit inquiries from employees
- Assist management with internal and external audits
- Assist with weekly timesheet review and posting
- Ad-hoc reports as required
Who you are:
- 3 - 6 years’ payroll experience as a designated PCP.
- Payroll Compliance Practitioner (PCP) in good standing with the National
Payroll Institution (NPI) is required
- Good working knowledge of Canadian Employment Standards Legislation and
experience with payroll in British Columbia, Alberta, and Ontario is
preferred
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite, especially Excel, is essential
- Strong discretion and ability to uphold confidentiality
- Strong verbal and written communication skills and the ability to prioritize
and multitask in a fast-paced, matrixed environment
- Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
- Enjoy working in a team environment and continually develop skills
- Willing to work a hybrid schedule, with a minimum of 2 days/week in studio
Nice to have:
- Experience with Dayforce, BST10, and ADP
- US payroll experience, specifically California payroll experience
- Post-secondary education (certificate, diploma, or degree) in related field
- Prior accounting and/or bookkeeping experience
- Experience in multi-province, mid-sized organizations (500+ employees)
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Don’t meet every single requirement? We still encourage you to apply! We’re
looking for future DIALOGers who are eager to learn, bring unique perspectives,
and want to make a real difference in the world—even if your experience doesn’t
align perfectly with every qualification.
Perks & Benefits
Parental leave top-up programs for all parents upon the birth or adoption of a
child, RRSP matching, competitive medical and dental benefits coverage upon the
first day of employment, discounted memberships, encouraged work/life balance
with gifted time off during the holiday season and Vacation Buy-Up program, and
reimbursement for professional memberships and dues are just a few of the
benefits that DIALOGers enjoy.
Professional Development
DIALOG offers continued professional growth through leadership development
opportunities specifically designed for our collaborative culture. Among others,
some of our programs include: CoachDIALOG which equips our coaches with
essential communication and feedback strategies for building great teams;
Integrateducation™ supports DIALOGers in accredited continuing education
opportunities; technical skills development via e-learning pathways; and
financial support for relevant external learning opportunities.
Equal Opportunity
DIALOG celebrates diversity and is an equal opportunity employer. We are
committed to an inclusive environment for all, free of discrimination and
harassment. Employment-related decisions are made without regard to sex,
religion, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, age and race. In accordance
with DIALOG’s Accommodation Policy, accommodations for people with disabilities
are available upon request for candidates throughout the selection process.
