Financial Support Clerk

Government of Northwest Territories; Norman Wells; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local governmental body is seeking a Financial Support Clerk in Norman Wells. The role involves providing various administrative and financial services, requiring knowledge of contract law and accounting. Candidates should have a Business Administration Certificate or completion of Grade 12 with relevant experience. The position is limited to residents within 50 kilometers of Norman Wells.

Qualifications

• 1 year of experience in a computerized accounting environment.
• 2 years of experience in a licensing environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and financial services work.
• Ensure compliance with GNWT Financial Acts.

Skills

Basic knowledge of contract law

Accounting experience

Comprehension of the Motor Vehicles Act

Education

Business Administration Certificate

Grade 12 with bookkeeping courses

Job description

This job opening is limited to residents living within 50 kilometresof Norman Wells, NWT.

Department Information

The Department of Infrastructure (INF) provides high quality services to the public and Government of the Northwest Territories’ (GNWT) departments, boards and agencies including the planning, design, construction, acquisition, operation and maintenance of public transportation infrastructure and the buildings, works and equipment required for the GNWT to deliver its programs and services. INF makes essential petroleum products available for sale to the public where these products are not provided by the private sector, and promotes the development and increased use of energy efficient technologies. INF also regulates electrical and mechanical safety services and licenses individuals and vehicles operating in the territory.

Located in Norman Wells, the Financial Support Clerk reports to, and completes a wide variety of administrative and financial services work for the Manager, Finance and Administration.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
¿Basic knowledge of contract law and accounting together with experience in the application of policies and procedures to ensure compliance with GNWT Financial Acts, Financial Administration Manual and related regulations, policies and procedures.
¿Knowledge and interpretative skills necessary to enable comprehension of the Motor Vehicles Act, policies and procedures.

Typically, the above qualifications would be attained by:
¿Business Administration Certificate program with 1 year of directly related experience in a computerized accounting environment
¿ or, Completion of Grade 12 with courses in bookkeeping or accounting and 2 years of related experience working in a computerized accounting or licensing environment.

GNWT Inquiries

Inquiries Only:

Sahtu HR Client Service Centre
Department of Finance
Government of the Northwest Territories
2 MCKENZIEDRIVE
BOX360
NORMAN WELLSNT X0E 0V0
Tel [phone]
Fax [phone]
[e-mail]

Note: If you do not receive electronic notification confirming receipt of your application, please follow up via telephone.