Finance and Administration Officer

Moose Cree First Nation; Northeastern Ontario; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Moose Cree First Nation in Ontario seeks a Finance and Administration Officer to support the Lands and Resources Department. Under the general supervision of the Director, the Officer will assist with agreement management, procurement, expenditure tracking, financial reporting, and related financial processes.

This permanent role requires collaboration with program leads and staff to ensure efficient delivery of departmental programs while adhering to funding requirements and organizational

Qualifications

• Diploma or degree in Business Administration, Finance, or related field with one year of related experience preferred.
• Knowledge of financial tracking and basic accounting.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, document management, and data tracking.
• Must provide satisfactory CPIC or proof of clearance.
• Ontario driver’s license or ability to obtain one.
• Ability to communicate in Cree language is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Assist Director and program leads with agreement management and procurement.
• Track expenditures and prepare financial reporting.
• Support day-to-day administrative operations of Lands and Resources.
• Ensure compliance with organizational policies and funding requirements.

Skills

Financial tracking

Basic accounting

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

First Nation administration knowledge

MS Office

Data tracking

Confidentiality

Teamwork

Cree language

Willing to work outside hours

CPIC clearance

Driver's license

Education

Diploma or degree in Business Administration, Finance, or related field

Tools

Document management

Data tracking tools

Job description

Under the general supervision of the Director of Lands and Resources, the Finance and Administration Officer supports the effective financial and administrative operations of the Lands and Resources Department. The Officer will assist the Director and Department Program Leads with agreement management, procurement, expenditure tracking, financial reporting, and other financial processes in accordance with organizational policies and funding requirements. Working collaboratively with other department support staff, the Officer helps ensure the efficient delivery of departmental programs, services, and day-to-day operations in accordance with organizational policies, funding requirements and priorities.

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Diploma or degree in Business Administration, Finance, or related field and one year of related experience, preferred. A combination of training and experience will be considered.
• Knowledge of financial tracking and basic accounting
• Strong organizational and analytical
• Knowledge of First Nation administration and funding structures is an
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, document management, and data tracking
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and manage sensitive
• Strong teamwork and communication
• Ability to communicate in the Cree language is an
• Willing to work outside normal work hours as
• Must provide satisfactory CPIC or proof of
• Valid Ontario Class G driver’s license or ability to obtain

Duration:

Permanent with 3 months probation

Job Description:

Available Upon Request

Applicants are asked to include copies of their educational qualifications along with their resume.

*Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Due to postal changes, we recommend submitting resume via e-mail or dropping off at main reception.

As MCFN is a First Nation organization, preference in hiring will be given firstly to the First Nation members, and to the rest, subsequently. Candidates needing accommodation of any kind are requested to inform the organization in advance so that required accommodative measures can be incorporated in the recruitment process. By responding to the application, candidates are implicitly providing consent to share their personal information with the organization. This personal information that is being shared with the employer will be used solely for the purpose of recruitment and will not be used for any other purposes.