Job requirements Payroll Technician in Canada

Find out what you typically need to work as a payroll technician in Canada. These requirements are applicable to all Payroll administrators (NOC 13102).

Employment requirements

This is what you typically need for the job.

  • Completion of secondary school is usually required.
  • Completion of college or other courses in accounting, bookkeeping or payroll administration or experience in payroll administration is usually required.
  • Payroll association certification may be required.
  • Experience using a payroll system or software may be required.

Source National Occupational Classification

Professional certification and licensing

We don’t have any data on professional certification requirements. This occupation is not regulated in Canada based on our records.

Source Foreign Credential Recognition Program - ESDC

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