Sr. Implementation Specialist at Catalis Holdco Inc – Edmonton, Alberta

Who We Are

Catalis is a leading government Software as a Service (SaaS) and integrated payments provider, powering a wide range of government operations at the municipal, county, state, and federal levels. Our innovative solutions are designed to streamline processes, enhance efficiency, and improve the delivery of government services to the public. At Catalis, we are committed to leveraging technology to make government interactions simpler, faster, and more accessible.

Join a dynamic team, focused on helping Municipal Governments “Connect and Simplify Municipal Information to help make data informed decisions.” We are a data and service company with the goal of being an Alberta based technology company recognized across Canada. We are a small team that has seen year-over-year growth and is well positioned to increase our breadth and depth within the niche rural and small urban market, and we are looking for top-talent team members who can help take us to the next level.

What we Offer

Catalis is a fast growing and award-winning technology company that serves small urban and rural municipal governments across Canada. We offer competitive compensation, full paid vacation, and comprehensive health & dental benefits. We focus a lot of energy on professional development, offering free access to unlimited Udemy courses for personal and professional advancement, as we want our employees to ride the wave and grow with our business. We strive to be an example of a successful high-growth technology company in Alberta, and our team members depend on each other to make it happen.

This opportunity is based at Catalis’ office in Old Strathcona (Edmonton, Alberta). Our new office includes an innovative vibe, stand-up desks for all staff, foosball games, an active workplace enrichment committee, fitness challenges, an office dog, lounge areas, and more!

The Opportunity

As a Senior Implementation Specialist, you will support municipal clients through the setup and adoption of our payroll and financial systems. You’ll gather requirements, configure and validate payroll, deliver training, and provide post–go-live support to ensure a smooth transition. Your accuracy, communication skills, and understanding of Canadian payroll legislation will help clients confidently move to their new system.

This is an onsite position working out of our Edmonton office Monday through Friday.

What You Will Do

• Configure, implement, and support municipal payroll and financial systems, ensuring compliance with Canadian and provincial payroll legislation
• Gather and document client requirements related to payroll, HR, benefits, and finance following the sale of our solutions
• Assist with payroll system design, setup, data migration, validation, and parallel payroll testing prior to go-live
• Ensure payroll accuracy for deductions, benefits, and statutory remittances, including CRA requirements, CPP, EI, income tax, T4s, ROEs, and year-end processing
• Deliver client training on payroll and related financial modules to ensure confident system adoption
• Provide post–go-live support (hypercare), troubleshooting payroll issues and coordinating resolutions as needed
• Maintain clear communication with municipal clients throughout the implementation lifecycle and work closely with internal teams to ensure successful outcomes

What You Will Need to Succeed

• Experience in payroll, bookkeeping, or municipal finance, with strong knowledge of Canadian payroll legislation
• Understanding of public-sector or municipal payroll environments, including collective agreements and governance considerations (asset)
• Experience implementing or supporting payroll and financial systems
• Knowledge of CRA compliance, statutory deductions, year-end processing, and payroll reporting
• Strong attention to detail, analytical skills, and problem-solving ability
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (especially Excel); experience with databases or SQL is an asset
• Strong communication skills with the ability to train and support non-technical users
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently and collaboratively
• Municipal experience is an asset

Catalis is committed to building and promoting a diverse workforce and celebrates the unique qualities that individuals of various backgrounds and experiences offer. As an equal employment opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, and other protected status as required by applicable law.