Admin II - Finance / Reception

Sioux Lookout First Nations Health Authority; Sioux Lookout; On-site; CAD 51,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Sioux Lookout First Nations Health Authority seeks an Admin II - Finance to provide reception and administrative support while assisting payroll, travel, and accounts payable/receivable. The role combines front-desk duties with essential finance tasks in a busy health organization.

This full-time position emphasizes accuracy and confidentiality, with a salary range of CAD 51,319 to CAD 68,932 per year and closing date Oct 16, 2026. Experience with UKG or Sage is an asset.

Qualifications

• Preference given to applicants of First Nations ancestry.
• Post-secondary education in office administration, business, accounting, or related field.
• Experience in office administration, reception, finance, accounting, or payroll is an asset.
• Basic computer skills and familiarity with common software; payroll/accounting software (UKG, Sage) is an asset.
• Strong math, attention to detail, and excellent communication.

Responsibilities

• Provide reception support: answer phones, greet visitors, direct inquiries.
• Receive, sort, and distribute organizational mail and deliveries.
• Perform basic office admin, filing, scanning, data entry, and record keeping.
• Support payroll: checking employee timecards in UKG and payroll documentation.
• Support travel bookings, travel claims, and mileage claims.
• Support accounts payable/receivable: processing invoices and payments.
• Use Sage accounting software to support day-to-day financial tasks.
• Maintain confidentiality with employee and financial information.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Job description

Description

The Admin II - Finance provides reception and administrative support for SLFNHA, including answering and directing telephone calls, greeting visitors, receiving and distributing organizational mail, and responding to general inquiries.

The position also supports key finance functions, including payroll administration, travel administration, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general finance processes, as time and workload allow.

The Admin II supports a range of organizational and Finance Department functions and completes assigned duties independently, with a high degree of accuracy and reliability.

Salary Range: Annually $51,319 - $68,932 / Hourly $28.197 - $37.874

Position Type: Full time existing position

Closing Date: October 16, 2026

Qualifications:

• Persons of First Nations ancestry will be given preference (OHRC, Part II, Special Employment).
• Post-secondary education in office administration, business, accounting, or a related field is preferred, or other education and experience deemed acceptable by SLFNHA.
• Previous experience in office administration, reception, finance, accounting, or payroll is an asset.
• Basic computer skills and comfort using email and common computer programs; experience with payroll and/or accounting software (e.g., UKG, Sage) is an asset.
• Basic math skills and strong attention to detail.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to provide friendly and respectful service to employees, visitors, and the public.
• Ability to follow instructions, ask questions, and work as part of a team.
• Ability to organize and prioritize assigned work and complete tasks on time.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality when working with employee and financial information.
• Ability to communicate in one of the First Nations dialects within the Sioux Lookout area is an asset.
• Ability to perform the requirements of the role on a regular basis.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Provide reception support for SLFNHA, including answering phones, greeting visitors, and directing general inquiries.
• Receive, sort, and distribute organizational mail and deliveries.
• Perform basic office administration, filing, scanning, data entry, and record keeping.
• Support payroll functions as needed, including checking employee timecards in UKG and maintaining payroll documentation.
  Support employee travel as needed, including travel bookings, travel claims, and mileage claims.
• Support accounts payable and accounts receivable functions as needed, including processing invoices, payments, and financial records.
• Use Sage accounting software to support day-to-day financial administration tasks as needed.
• Assist Finance staff with reviewing information and ensuring required documents and approvals are received.
• Use SLFNHA finance, payroll, and administrative systems.
• Provide general support to the Finance Department as required, particularly during slower reception periods or when other departments require additional assistance.
• Participate in ongoing training and professional development as required.
• Maintain confidentiality when working with employee and financial information.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Working Conditions

• The position is primarily office-based and includes regular reception responsibilities.
• The position requires frequent interaction with employees, visitors, vendors, and members of the public in person, by telephone, and electronically.
• The position requires regular use of computers, telephone systems, payroll and financial software, and standard office equipment.
• The position involves access to confidential employee, payroll, financial, and organizational information and requires a high level of discretion.
• Work priorities may change based on payroll deadlines, travel requirements, financial processing deadlines, and operational needs.
• Additional hours may occasionally be required to meet payroll, month-end, year-end, or other Finance Department deadlines.

Sioux Lookout First Nations Health Authority focuses on hiring Indigenous employees whenever possible.

Candidates are encouraged to self-identify on their application. Self-identification is voluntary and the information is used to assist SLFNHA in hiring Indigenous people from the region whenever possible and to support candidates in their application.

We offer competitive and comprehensive employment benefits to Full-Time employees: