New Job Financial Clerk In Manitoba

Financial Clerk

CL3 Clerk 3

Regular/full-time; Term/full-time

Department of Families

Rural and Northern Child and Family Services, Community Service Delivery

Flin Flon MB, Swan River MB

Advertisement Number: 40401

Salary(s): CL3 $43,557.00 - $49,968.00 per year

Closing Date: February 6, 2023

The Manitoba government recognizes the importance of building an exemplary public service reflective of the citizens it serves, where diverse abilities, backgrounds, cultures, identities, languages and perspectives drives a high standard of service and innovation. The Manitoba government supports equitable employment practices and promotes representation of designated groups (women, Indigenous people, persons with disabilities, visible minorities).

Employment Equity is a factor in selection for this competition. Consideration will be given to Indigenous people and persons with disabilities.

An eligibility list may be created to fill similar regular, term, part-time and/or full-time positions in the Northern Region.

Candidates who do not meet all essential criteria may be considered on an underfill basis at a commensurate rate of pay.

Reporting to the Finance and Administrative Officer, this position is responsible for the processing of financial and administrative documents pertaining to various programs within the designated geographic area. The successful candidate requires effective computer skills as well as the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with individuals, families, services providers and agencies. The candidate will need to understand and follow the policies and procedures of the Government of Manitoba to ensure fiscal and administrative responsibility within the programs and operations of the office. The successful candidate will perform clerical and administrative support work in either of the following locations: Swan River and Flin Flon.

To be considered for this competition you must submit a resume and cover letter.

Conditions of Employment:

• Must be legally entitled to work in Canada

• Must provide a current satisfactory Criminal Record Check with a Vulnerable Sector Search
• Must provide a current and satisfactory Child Abuse Registry Check
• Must provide a current and satisfactory Adult Abuse Registry Check

Qualifications:
Essential:

• Experience performing clerical/administrative functions including data entry, word-processing, reception duties, and the tracking and distribution of files
• Experience with Accounts Payable
• Effective organizational and time management skills, including the ability to establish priorities and meet deadlines
• Ability to pay attention to detail and ensure accuracy when drafting, formatting, entering, editing, and proofing
• Experience applying policies, procedures, and regulations
• Ability to handle sensitive information with a high level of professionalism, confidentiality, and discretion
• Customer service experience addressing issues and requests from a variety of stakeholders and the public
• Ability to problem-solve a variety of situations where discretion and independent judgement is necessary
• Excellent interpersonal skills including the ability to interact effectively with departmental staff, external agencies, other professionals, and the general public
• Effective verbal communication skills
• Effective written communication skills
• Proficient in MS Office applications (Word, Excel and Outlook)

Duties:
Working as part of a team, provides administrative and clerical support to the operations of Rural and Northern Child and Family Services. Duties include accounts payable, compiling and reconciling financial reports and statistical information, switchboard and reception, and records management including maintaining and archiving files.

We offer:

• A career in a helping and caring profession with the ability to make a profound and lasting impact in the lives of people.
• A positive work environment where you can build successful and long-lasting professional relationships with co-workers who will share their knowledge and expertise with you.
• Every day is different with a variety in tasks and challenges.
• Training from orientation to on-going professional development that will give you the tools you need to be successful.
• The Manitoba government has a comprehensive compensation and benefits package, which includes extended health care, health spending account, dental care, vision care, long-term disability insurance, group life insurance, maternity/paternity leave, family related leave and a defined pension plan.
• Training and career development opportunities are also available for employees.

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We thank all who apply and advise that only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

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