The City of Prince Rupert is hiring a senior payroll professional to oversee finances for its 250-plus employees, offering up to $118,670 per year as part of a push to strengthen financial oversight during a period of record infrastructure spending.
The City of Prince Rupert posted the permanent, full-time Payroll Manager role on July 29, 2026, with applications closing August 26. The successful candidate will report directly to Deputy Chief Financial Officer Tristan Higginson and lead the payroll team inside the finance department.
According to the job posting, the salary ranges from $103,766 to $118,670, and the position includes a benefits package with enrolment in the Municipal Pension Plan. New hires must relocate to Prince Rupert before starting and pass an RCMP Police Information Check.
The role involves supervising payroll staff, ensuring accurate and timely pay for multiple employee groups, and keeping the city compliant with payroll legislation and collective agreements. Candidates need at least five years of progressively responsible payroll experience, preferably in a unionized setting, along with three years of supervisory experience and an undergraduate degree in accounting, finance, business, or a related field.
The city manages about $150 million in planned capital projects for 2026, including major water and sewer upgrades, and has proposed a 3.7 per cent property tax increase in its draft 2026 budget to maintain services. Mayor Herb Pond and city council have made infrastructure renewal a priority, and the finance department, led by Chief Financial Officer Corinne Bomben, is at the centre of executing that spending.
