Position Details

Position Information

Position Title Financial Coordinator

Research Project

Department/Unit Family Medicine

Location Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

Posting Number S191-26

Employee Group NSGEU Local 77

Position Type Regular, On-Going

Duration of Contract (if applicable)

Employment Type Full Time

Full-time Equivalency (FTE) 1.0

Salary $28.26 - $35.78 per hour ($51,440 - 65,124 per annum, 35 hours per week)

Classification C6

Provisional Statement

This is a provisional classification. Formal regular review classification procedures may be initiated at any time by the incumbent or supervisor after the incumbent has worked a minimum of six months in the role.

About Dalhousie University

Dalhousie University is Atlantic Canada’s leading research-intensive university and a driver of the region’s intellectual, social and economic development. Located in the heart of Halifax, Nova Scotia, with an Agricultural Campus in Truro/Bible Hill, Dalhousie is a truly national and international university, with more than half of our almost 21,000 students coming from outside of the province. Our 6,000 faculty and staff foster a vibrant, purpose-driven community, that celebrated 200 years of academic excellence in 2018.

Job Summary

The Department of Family Medicine is one of the largest and most complex clinical science departments within the Faculty of Medicine and is dedicated to excellence in patient care, teaching, research, and administration within the discipline of Family Medicine in a distributed learning environment (across three provinces). Reporting to the Financial Analyst, the Financial Coordinator performs day-to-day financial related activities for the operating accounts of the Department of Family Medicine.

Key Responsibilities

Update and maintain computerized accounting system (Quick Books); record all department earnings and expenses, prepare cheques, prepare and post deposits, initiate and/or review all department purchase orders and cheque requisitions. Reconcile financial statements and follow-up on discrepancies. Perform physician payroll function; calculate bi-weekly and monthly pay for independent contractors and University employees for approval from Financial Manager for payment. Act as primary contact for payroll agency. Assist with preparation of annual budget, quarterly reviews and annual financial audit and produce a variety of financial reports as required. Coordinate financial administration for the Nova Scotia Residency Training Site budgets and non-Nova Scotia Residency Training sites, including processing expenditures and disbursements, compiling data for budget preparation and reporting actual performance against budget to the Financial Manager. Maintain, update, and reconcile invoices, ledgers and accounts for the Internal Medical Graduate Program.

Note

The successful applicant will be eligible for hybrid work (combination of in-person work on campus and remote work from within Nova Scotia) as agreed by all parties based on operational requirements and university guidelines.

Required Qualifications

Business/Office Administration education with a strong background in bookkeeping and accounting; combined with approximately 5 years of experience in financial and/or payroll functions (or equivalent training and experience). Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint). Experience with QuickBooks, Ceridian, and/or other accounting software. Knowledge of DalMedix. Strong communication and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously Demonstrated ability to work independently, apply sound judgment, and meet tight deadlines through effective analysis and decision-making.

Assets

Job Competencies

The successful candidate is expected to demonstrate proficiency in Dalhousie’s core competencies, in particular:

Respect & Inclusion Adaptability Knowledge & Thinking Skills Communication Service

Additional Information

Dalhousie University supports a healthy and balanced lifestyle. Our total compensation package includes a defined benefit pension plan, health and dental plans, a health spending account, an employee and family assistance program and a tuition assistance program.

Application Consideration

Non-probationary bargaining unit employees ( NSGEU local 77) are given priority consideration. All other applications will be considered when there is no qualified candidate from the bargaining unit.

We sincerely appreciate all applications and note that only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted directly by the hiring department or People and Culture.

Diversity Statement

Dalhousie University commits to achieving inclusive excellence through continually championing equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility. The university encourages applications from Indigenous Peoples of Turtle Island (especially Mi’kmaq), persons of Black/African descent (especially African Nova Scotians), and members of other racialized groups, persons with disabilities, women, persons identifying as members of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities, and all candidates who would contribute to the diversity of our community. In accordance with our Employment Equity Policy, preference will be given in hiring processes to candidates who self-identify as members of one or more of the equity-deserving groups listed above. For more information, including details related to our Employment Equity Policy and Plan and definitions of equity-deserving groups please review our Employment Equity information.

If you require any support for the purpose of accommodation, such as technical aids or alternative arrangements, please let us know of these needs and how we can be of assistance. Dalhousie University is committed to ensuring all candidates have full, fair, and equitable participation in the hiring process. Our complete Accommodation Policy can be viewed here .

Posting Detail Information

Number of Vacancies 1

Open Date 06/26/2026

Close Date 07/06/2026

Open Until Filled No

Special Instructions to Applicant

Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting https://dal.peopleadmin.ca/postings/21390