Grade 12 or equivalent or Mature Student Status. Courses are open to any applicant who possesses a good command of the English language and is able to follow instructions. An admissions interview will be administered to determine if the applicant has the required interest, motivation, and entry-level skills to take this program. Full-time students must attend the required hours per week as per the course schedule and may do so at times convenient to them.
Program Info:
Admission Requirements
Program Highlights
This program provides students with the necessary skills and knowledge required to perform payroll administrative responsibilities in the payroll department and to apply payroll legislation. Students become familiar with basic payroll practices and procedures and are eligible to apply to National Payroll Institute’s (formerly The Canadian Payroll Association) Payroll Compliance Practitioner (PCP) certification after having acquired one year of payroll experience. In addition to accounting and payroll expertise, students gain skills and experience in word processing, spreadsheet applications, telephone communication skills, and performing a job search.
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Available At...Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Payroll administration course are employed by payroll administration companies and by other establishments throughout the private and public sectors. Careers that correspond with the skills learned in this program include:
- Benefits Officer
- Pay and Benefits Administrator/Clerk
- Salary Administration Officer
- Pay Advisor/Clerk
- Payroll Officer/Clerk
CORE COURSES
Upon completion of the program the participant must demonstrate the following core competencies:
- Operating Systems
Basic level of proficiency in a Windows operating system - Word Processing
Basic level of proficiency in Microsoft Word - Spreadsheets
Basic level of proficiency in Microsoft Excel - Office Skills
Basic Bookkeeping Level 1 - Help Desk & Call Centre
Telephone Communication Skills - Accounting
Payroll Compliance Legislation, Payroll Fundamentals Level 1 and Level 2, and Sage 50 Premium Accounting - Job Readiness/Employability Skills
Job Search and Résumé Writing
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Program Type:
Certificate
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Anticipated salary:
C$35,588 – C$59,922 (Information from PayScale Canada)
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Program Duration:
17 Weeks
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Program Notes:
Tuition fees include all materials and student manuals. Financial assistance may be available to qualified students.
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