Payroll Administration

BCIT’s part-time Payroll Administration Certificate is tailored for working professionals seeking up-to-date, relevant skills in accounting, payroll, and human resources for today’s economy. The program will provide graduates with the skills necessary to assume payroll processing responsibilities in a variety of industries.

By earning this certificate, students will be gaining the practical, related skills needed for day-to-day responsibilities in many entry-level payroll administration positions. Whether using the training in a current position to better manage a small business, advance a current career, or begin a new one, this program will give learners the necessary skills for success.

Admission Requirements

• English language proficiency Category 2 – English studies 12 (67%) or equivalent.
• Math: one of the following: Pre-Calculus 11 (67%), or Foundations of Math 11 (67%), or Workplace Math 11 (67%), or equivalent Math course.

What You’ll Learn

• Perform accounting and payroll functions according to payroll compliance laws and current accounting regulations.
• Apply generally accepted accounting principles and determine how they influence financial reporting.
• Interpret relevant Canadian employment regulations applicable to human resources and their impact on organizations.
• Enrol new staff into the company payroll system.
• Apply payroll compliance responsibilities and regulations for organizations.
• Ascertain who is liable to pay Canadian income tax and be able to determine residency for individuals.
• Use multiple different computerized payroll programs effectively.
• Use technology to analyze accounting and payroll data and communicate the results to stakeholders.