Accounting and Payroll Instructor

Location: Granville College, British Columbia, Hybrid
Reports To: Executive Director
Employment Type: causal/on-call
Schedule: Monday - Friday, 5pm-9pm
Pay Range: $30-33/hr

About Granville College

Granville College has been a leader in career-focused education in Vancouver, BC, for over 30 years. We provide practical, industry-driven diploma and certificate programs that prepare students for success in todays job market. With small class sizes, supportive instructors, and strong community connections, we are committed to empowering students with the skills and confidence to achieve their career goals.

Position Overview

Granville College is seeking a dedicated Accounting and Payroll Instructor to deliver engaging, practical instruction to students enrolled in our Accounting and Payroll program. The ideal candidate will bring both academic knowledge and professional expertise, preparing students to excel in accounting, bookkeeping, payroll administration, and related business practices. This position requires an individual who is passionate about teaching, student success, and staying current with industry standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver classroom and online instruction in accounting, bookkeeping, and payroll administration.
• Teach accounting fundamentals, payroll legislation, payroll compliance, and the use of payroll/accounting software.
• Provide hands-on training in Sage 50, QuickBooks, and other accounting/payroll systems.
• Guide students through practical exercises, simulations, and case studies that reflect real-world business scenarios.
• Assess student progress through assignments, exams, and practical evaluations.
• Mentor and support students in developing technical, analytical, and professional workplace skills.
• Stay up to date with Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) requirements, provincial payroll legislation, and accounting standards.
• Collaborate with academic staff to review and enhance curriculum content.
• Maintain compliance with educational accreditation and institutional policies.
• Foster a professional, supportive, and inclusive classroom environment.

Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelors degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related discipline from a recognized post-secondary institution. A combination of formal education and extensive professional experience may be considered.
• Minimum 5 years of recent, relevant experience in accounting and payroll in Canada.
• Canadian Payroll Association (CPA) designation (Payroll Compliance Practitioner PCP or Certified Payroll Manager CPM) strongly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of Canadian accounting principles, payroll compliance, employment standards, and tax regulations.
• Proficiency with accounting and payroll software (Sage 50, QuickBooks, and Excel).
• Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills with the ability to engage diverse learners.
• Experience with instruction, training, or mentoring in an academic or workplace setting is preferred.
• Familiarity with Learning Management Systems (LMS), such as Canvas, considered an asset.
• Commitment to professional ethics, confidentiality, and continuous learning.

We thank all the candidates for your time and interest in applying for the position. However, only those selected for the interview will be contacted.

Granville is an equal opportunity employer and encourages women, Aboriginal people, person with disabilities and member of visible minorities to apply. We seek to hire individuals with diverse characteristics, background and perspectives. We strongly believe that world class talent makes no distinctions based on gender, ethnic or national origin, sexual identity and orientation, age, religion and disabilities but enrich itself through these differences.

Granville is committed to providing employment accommodations to job applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process, please notify us and we will work with you to meet your needs.