Financial Support Clerk (CMMS)

City of Greater Sudbury; Greater Sudbury; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government agency is seeking a candidate for a Limited Position in Linear Infrastructure Technical Support Services. The role involves auditing crew work, processing payroll, and maintaining compliance with policies. Candidates must have secondary education and experience with data entry and payroll functions. Strong communication and analytical skills are required. Offered pay ranges from $27.20 to $31.98 per hour. Application deadline: January 6, 2026.

Qualifications

• Minimum six months of related experience required.
• Ability to handle large-volume functions.
• Satisfactory health and attendance history.

Responsibilities

• Audit and review crew maintenance work cards.
• Complete payroll on a daily basis.
• Resolve discrepancies in invoices.

Skills

Detailed calculation and analysis skills

Keyboarding skills (40 words/min)

Data entry proficiency

Interpersonal skills

Computer software knowledge

Excellent English communication

Education

Secondary School (Grade XII)

Specialized training in PeopleSoft or payroll

Tools

PeopleSoft

Spreadsheet applications

Job description

Job Description

Section: Linear Infrastructure Technical Support Services

Division: Linear Infrastructure Services

Department: Community Infrastructure

Initial Reporting Location: Frobisher

Job Status: Limited Position

Estimated Probable Duration: Seven (7) Months

Number of Vacancies: 1

Union Affiliation: CUPE 4705 Inside Unit

Hours of Work: 70 hours bi-weekly

Shift Work Required: No

Range of Pay: Group 6 - $27.20 to $31.98 per hour

The start date will follow the selection process.

Characteristic Duties

• Audit/Review crew maintenance work cards.
• Complete balancing procedures, on a daily basis, including reporting of exceptions to daily payroll records. Follow up with payroll/human resources as required.
• Respond to enquiries from employees, payroll and human resources as required.
• Prepare, validate, and complete payroll on a daily basis in compliance with all City of Greater Sudbury (CGS) policies, procedures with emphasis on the collective bargaining agreements. Verify the accuracy and making necessary adjustments within PeopleSoft and/or Cityworks. Follow up with human resources and/or operating departments as necessary.
• Process hired equipment slips in accordance with CGS policies, procedures, and by-laws with emphasis on the Purchasing By-Law. Verify signing authority as per the Purchasing Authority Policy.
• Process hired equipment slip invoices for approval. Investigate and resolve problems associated with processing of invoices such as invoice discrepancies and proper supporting documentation. Liaise with suppliers to resolve PeopleSoft receipting discrepancies, to obtain supporting documentation where it is missing, to resolve supplier enquiries and other matters as they arise.
• Complete calculations and input data into various computer programs and spreadsheets for budgetary and reporting needs.
• Assist other staff with their duties during periods of overload, vacation, or absence.
• Develop and maintain a thorough working knowledge of CGS's Safety Manual and the applicable Provincial Legislation listed therein.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Qualifications

• Successful completion of Secondary School (Grade XII) Education plus some further specialized training in a related discipline (e.g. PeopleSoft, payroll, bookkeeping).
• Over six (6) months up to and including twelve (12) months of closely related experience.
• Demonstrate ability in performing detailed calculation and analysis of reported information.
• Demonstrate keyboarding (a minimum of forty (40) words per minute) and word processing skills.
• Proficient in data entry.
• Ability to work with numbers accurately.
• Demonstrate interpersonal skills in dealing with the public, staff and outside agencies in a courteous and effective manner.
• Demonstrate ability to work with computer software and administrative systems in a Windows environment (e.g., payroll, word processing, file maintenance, spreadsheet applications, information input and retrieval, etc.).
• Knowledge of PeopleSoft functionality relating to payroll.
• Capable of working under conditions requiring immediate action or priority.
• Ability to handle large-volume functions.
• Excellent use of English; verbally and in writing.
• Satisfactory health, attendance, and former employment history.

Competencies

Competency Library - Level 1 Proficiency

This job is also being posted as a development opportunity. Should there be no fully qualified candidate for this position, a candidate who can be expected to meet the required qualifications within a reasonable period of time may be considered for this position as a development opportunity.

Development opportunity range of pay: $26.68 to $30.82 per hour. The successful candidate will be paid at the reduced range until the minimum qualifications have been met.

How To Apply

If you are viewing this job posting through a website other than the City of Greater Sudbury's, please visit www.greatersudbury.ca/jobs to apply online.

We must receive your resume before 11:59 p.m. on Tuesday, January 6, 2026. For those providing a French language resume, please also include an English version.

• Click on the Apply for Job button.
• Follow the step by step application process.
• Ensure you attached a cover letter and resume. Acceptable file types are:
• .doc
• .docx
• .txt
• .pdf
• .rtf
• Once completed, review your application and click on the Submit button.
• Upon submission of your application, you will get a confirmation on the screen that your application has been successfully submitted. You will also receive an e-mail confirmation to the e-mail address on your profile.

All applicants are thanked for their interest in this position. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. If contacted, and you require a disability related accommodation in order to participate in the recruitment process you must advise the Hiring Manager.

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