Clerk 3 - Finance Clerk

Southern Health-Santé Sud; Altona; On-site; CAD 24,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

Southern Health-Santé Sud is seeking a Finance Clerk to support the Administration unit at the Altona Community Memorial Health Centre. The role reports to the Director of Health Services and involves performing financial administrative tasks and maintaining accounts in accordance with CUPE guidelines.

The ideal candidate will have Grade 12, an accounting-focused program, 1 year of relevant experience, and strong office software skills.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 education or equivalent.
• Graduate of an accredited business administration program with a focus in accounting.
• Other suitable combinations of education and experience may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Maintain financial records and perform financial administrative tasks.
• Support accounts payable/receivable and general ledger activities.
• Assist with monthly closings and account reconciliations.
• Coordinate with team to ensure accuracy and timeliness.

Skills

MS Office

Accounting principles

Written and verbal communication

Independent work

Team collaboration

Decision making

Prioritization

Confidentiality

Bilingual (English/French)

Education

Grade 12 education

Accounting-focused business program

Other combinations considered

Tools

Excel

Word

Email

Job description

Employer: Southern Health-Santé Sud

Site: Altona Community Memorial Health Centre

Union: CUPE

Department/Unit: Administration

Work Location: Altona Community Memorial Health Centre

City: Altona

Hiring Status: Temporary

FTE: 0.5

Employment arrangement: In Person

Daily hours worked: 7.75

Anticipated shift: Days

Annual base hours: 2015

Anticipated Start Date – End Date: As mutually agreed upon – 10/22/2027

Salary: As per CUPE Collective Agreement

Find your rewarding career in a vibrant and diverse community within Southern Health-Santé Sud. Our organization is privileged to provide care for people at every point in their lives.

Partnering with our communities, we provide safe, accessible and sustainable people-centered health care. We are proud to work in collaboration with all our partners within and throughout our diverse region: seven First Nations Communities, Francophone, Métis, Mennonite and Hutterite communities as well as a growing number of immigrants from all over the world.

Be part of the Southern Health-Santé Sud team, who is rooted in what matters most. Joina region that offers a lifestyle like no other – a safe, peaceful, beautiful, fulfilling life for you and your family.

Position Overview

The Finance Clerk works under the supervision of the Director Health Services or Designate and is responsible for performing a variety of financial administrative tasks and other duties that relate to keeping accounts in the financial management of Southern Health-Santé Sud.

The incumbent exercises the appropriate level of initiative and independent judgment in determining work priorities, work methods to be employed and action to be taken on unusual matters. The position functions in a manner that is consistent with the mission, vision and values; and the policies of Southern Health-Santé Sud.

Experience

• One (1) years recent experience working in a financial or business environment.

Education (Degree/Diploma/Certificate)

• Grade 12 education or equivalent.
• Graduate of an accredited business administration program with a focus in accounting.
• Other suitable combinations of education and experience may be considered.

Certification/Licensure/Registration

Not Applicable

Qualifications And Skills

• Knowledge of and proficiency in Microsoft Office Applications and Email.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and practices.
• Demonstrated written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Demonstrated decision making and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize in a changing environment.
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain positive, respectful and professional working relationships.
• Demonstrated ability to be detailed oriented and accurate.
• Given the cultural diversity of our region, the ability to respect and promote a culturally diverse population is required.
• Proficiency of both official languages is essential for target and designated bilingual positions.
• Demonstrated ability to respect confidentiality including paper, electronic formats and other mediums.
• Good work and attendance record.
• Requires a valid Class 5 driver’s license, an all-purpose insured vehicle and liability insurance of at least $1,000,000.

Physical Requirements

• Demonstrated ability to meet the physical and mental demands of the job.
• No hazardous or significantly unpleasant conditions.
• May work occasionally evenings and weekends as necessary.
• Will be required to travel to other regional facilities as the position duties may require.

This term position may end earlier as outlined in your collective agreement.

Applicants may request reasonable accommodation related to the materials or activities used throughout the selection process.

Southern Health-Santé Sud, in partnership with the Indigenous community, is committed to increasing the representation of Indigenous people within all levels of our workforce. Indigenous applicants are encouraged to apply and to voluntarily self-identify as being of Indigenous descent in their cover letter/application.

Completes and maintains Satisfactory Criminal Record Check, Vulnerable Sector Search, Adult Abuse Registry Check and Child Abuse Registry Check. The successful candidate will be responsible for any service charges incurred.

Please include three work-related references with your job application from persons who are not related to you but have direct knowledge of your current and past work performance.

Consistent with the French Language Services Policy of the Government of Manitoba and Southern Health-Santé Sud’s FLS Policy, we are committed to offering services in English and French in designated program/service areas serving French-speaking communities within Southern Health-Santé Sud. If no candidates satisfy the bilingual qualification, candidates meeting all other qualifications may be considered for this position.

Please be advised that job competitions for union represented positions may be grieved by internal represented applicants. Should a selection grievance be filed, information from the competition file may be provided to the grievor's representative. Personal information irrelevant to the grievance and other information protected under legislation will be redacted.