The Team
The Financial Clerk team is an established group of four dedicated professionals who support the financial operations of the District and Work Programs. Under the general supervision of the Office Manager, the team manages expenditure commitments, accounts payable transactions, invoicing, receivables, and financial activities related to the Inmate Benefit Fund and Inmate Trust Fund. Team members rotate through a variety of responsibilities, including payroll support, entering employee leaves into TOL, and providing administrative assistance to areas such as Purchasing, Switchboard, and the Sentence Management Unit.
What makes this team stand out is how well they communicate and collaborate. They work seamlessly together, supporting one another to ensure accuracy, efficiency, and consistency across all financial processes. Their strong teamwork creates a reliable and positive environment for both new and experienced staff.
The Role
In this role, you will provide key financial support services to a unit, branch, or region, helping ensure accurate and efficient financial operations. You will play an important part in maintaining financial integrity through tasks such as data entry, updating and maintaining financial records, processing employee and timekeeping information, and reconciling accounts. You will also support contract administration and respond to inquiries related to payroll and FTE utilization, helping to ensure timely and accurate resolution of issues. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys detail-oriented work, problem-solving, and contributing to the smooth functioning of financial and operational processes.
Qualifications:
Education and Experience Requirements
- Minimum one (1) year of recent (within last five years) financial work experience or related experience; OR completion of secondary school (Grade 12).
- Experience with MS Office computer applications: Word and Excel.
- Experience with a computer based financial system.
- Experience handling cash transactions.
- Keyboarding proficiency at 40 wpm accuracy.
- A valid BC Class 5 Driver’s License is required.
Related Experience may include:
- Experience in basic accounting or bookkeeping.
- CAS, TLAM, and/or CORNET experience.
- Experience working in an office setting.
For questions regarding this position, please contact [email protected].
About this Position:
1 Position is available.
This position has full time on-site requirements.
An eligibility list may be established to fill future temporary and permanent vacancies.
Successful completion of security screening requirements of the BC Public Service, which may include a criminal records check, and/or Criminal Records Review Act (CRRA) check, and/or enhanced security screening checks as required by the ministry (Note: It is important that you read the job posting carefully to understand the specific security screening requirements pertaining to the position).
Employees of the BC Public Service must be located in BC at the time of employment.
Working for the BC Public Service:
The BC Public Service is committed to creating a diverse workplace to represent the population we serve and to better meet the needs of our citizens. Consider joining our team and being part of an innovative, inclusive and rewarding workplace.
We are committed to ensuring that reasonable accommodations are available throughout the hiring process, including the assessment and selection stages. Please email the individual or contact listed on the posting if you require an accommodation to fully participate in the hiring process.
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How to Apply:
Your resume and/or cover letter must clearly show that you meet the education and experience requirements. Highlight the required qualifications and support them with specific examples, such as your responsibilities, projects you've worked on, or accomplishments. Find more information on the recruitment process, including helpful tips and videos about the application process, visit the Your Job Application page of MyHR.
Cover Letter: NO - Please do not submit a cover letter as it will not be reviewed.
Resume: YES - Ensure your resume includes your educational accomplishments, employment history including start and end dates (month and year) of your employment, and any relevant information that relates to the job to which you are applying.
Questionnaire: YES - You will need to complete a basic questionnaire to demonstrate how you meet the job requirements.
Applicants who are selected to move forward in the hiring process may be assessed on their knowledge, skills, abilities, competencies and other position related requirements as outlined in the Job Profile at the bottom of the posting. Applications will be accepted until 11:00 pm Pacific Time on the closing date of the competition. If you are experiencing technical difficulty applying, visit the Technical Assistance page of MyHR.
