AECL operates on land and territories that have, since time immemorial, been the traditional lands of Indigenous peoples in Canada. Together with our contractor, Canadian Nuclear Laboratories (CNL), AECL is committed to advancing reconciliation with First Nation, Métis, and Inuit communities through a renewed relationship based on recognition of rights, mutual understanding and respect, and meaningful engagement, collaboration, and partnership.
Is AECL right for you?
As a federal Crown corporation, Atomic Energy of Canada Limited (AECL) has a mandate to enable nuclear science and technology and manage the Government of Canada’s radioactive waste liabilities. Since 2015, AECL has been delivering its mandate through a Government-owned, Contractor-operated (GoCo) business model, whereby a private-sector organization, Canadian Nuclear Laboratories (CNL), is responsible for managing and operating AECL’s sites on its behalf. AECL’s objectives under the GoCo model include accelerating Environmental Remediation Management, managing the Federal Nuclear Science and Technology Work Plan, and building a world-class nuclear laboratory that fulfils government priorities and grows commercial revenues.
What you will do:
Reporting to the Manager, Finance, the Analyst, Payroll and Accounting plays a key role in advancing AECL’s financial operations by ensuring the accurate and timely processing of payroll, benefits, accounts payable, travel and expense, and billing activities. This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute directly to the financial integrity and operational excellence of a federal Crown Corporation.
In this role, you’ll be at the heart of AECL’s commitment to accountability and the employee experience, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, reconciling financial data, and contributing to audit and reporting processes. You’ll collaborate with internal vested parties and external partners to resolve inquiries, enhance processes, and drive continuous improvement.
You’ll gain exposure to complex financial systems, contribute to high-impact initiatives, and grow your career in a supportive environment that champions innovation and excellence.
What you bring:
• Diploma in Business Administration, Commerce, Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
• Canadian Payroll Association Certification - Payroll Compliance Practitioner (PCP) in good standing.
• Experience in end-to-end payroll processing, including preparation, reconciliation and reporting for regularly bi-weekly payroll and payroll year-end.
• Working knowledge of accounting practices and guidelines related to accounts payable, accounts receivable and payroll transactions.
• Experience with the Public Service Pension Plan and/or the administration of defined benefit pension plans is preferred.
• Comprehensive knowledge of federal payroll legislation, including Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) and the Employment Standards Act, to ensure full compliance with applicable laws, Treasury Board policies and organizational procedures is required.
• Experience with Accounts Payable is preferred.
What we bring:
• Salary:
o The hiring range for this role is between $75,800 and $94,800 based on compensable factors including but not limited to qualifications and experience.
o The current salary range for this role is broader than the hiring range. Employees progress through the salary scale based AECL’s compensation philosophy and procedures.
• Benefits:
o Comprehensive medical and dental benefits through the Government of Canada.
o Participation in the Public Service Pension Plan (an indexed, defined-benefit pension plan) to help you plan for retirement.
o Vacation, personal and floating days to be used in support of your physical and mental wellbeing.
o A confidential Employee Assistance Program to help with the challenges you or your family may be facing.
o A flexible hybrid work model that lets you balance both working from home and nurturing in-person connections by coming into the office or on-site.
o Performance-based incentives to motivate and reward you for meeting goals.
What you can expect:
• This position can be based out of AECL’s Chalk River, Ontario or Ottawa office locations (preference is Chalk River, Ontario location).
• The selected candidate must successfully meet Government of Canada security clearance requirements.
• While we sincerely appreciate all applications, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
• Preference may be given to individuals who are bilingual.
Recruitment Timelines:
Please plan to be available on the following dates if you are selected for an interview. If these dates are not accessible to you, please let us know and we will work with you to find other suitable options.
• Job posting closes on September 25th (midnight)
• Phone screens will be conducted the week of September 29th
• Interviews and testing will be scheduled for the week of October 6th
• Second interviews will be in person and scheduled for the week of October 14th
At AECL, we are committed to building an authentic workplace. Promoting diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility matters to us. We welcome applications from women, visible minorities, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, and persons of any gender identity, expression, or sexual orientation. Preference may be given to members of a designated group to address identified under-representation. We encourage candidates to self-identify.
AECL provides support and reasonable accommodations in its recruitment processes to applicants with disabilities. This includes accommodations that consider an applicant’s accessibility needs. If you have a disability that requires accommodation during our recruitment process, let us know how we can assist you by emailing hr@aecl.ca.
About AECL:
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