Position Overview

The Finance Clerk works under the supervision of the Director Health Services or Designate and is responsible for performing a variety of financial administrative tasks and other duties that relate to keeping accounts in the financial management of Southern Health‑Santé Sud.

The incumbent exercises the appropriate level of initiative and independent judgment in determining work priorities, work methods to be employed and action to be taken on unusual matters. The position functions in a manner that is consistent with the mission, vision and values; and the policies of Southern Health‑Santé Sud.

Experience

• One (1) years recent experience working in a financial or business environment.

Education (Degree/Diploma/Certificate)

• Grade 12 education or equivalent.
• Graduate of an accredited business administration program with a focus in accounting.
• Other suitable combinations of education and experience may be considered.

Certification/Licensure/Registration

Not Applicable

Qualifications and Skills

• Knowledge of and proficiency in Microsoft Office Applications and Email.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and practices.
• Demonstrated written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Demonstrated decision making and problem‑solving skills.
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize in a changing environment.
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain positive, respectful and professional working relationships.
• Demonstrated ability to be detailed oriented and accurate.
• Given the cultural diversity of our region, the ability to respect and promote a culturally diverse population is required.
• Proficiency of both official languages is essential for target and designated bilingual positions.
• Demonstrated ability to respect confidentiality including paper, electronic formats and other mediums.
• Good work and attendance record.
• Requires a valid Class 5 driver’s license, an all‑purpose insured vehicle and liability insurance of at least $1,000,000.

Physical Requirements

• Demonstrated ability to meet the physical and mental demands of the job.
• No hazardous or significantly unpleasant conditions.
• May work occasionally evenings and weekends as necessary.
• Will be required to travel to other regional facilities as the position duties may require.

Applicants may request reasonable accommodation related to the materials or activities used throughout the selection process.

Southern Health‑Santé Sud, in partnership with the Indigenous community, is committed to increasing the representation of Indigenous people within all levels of our workforce. Indigenous applicants are encouraged to apply and to voluntarily self‑identify as being of Indigenous descent in their cover letter/application.

Completes and maintains Satisfactory Criminal Record Check, Vulnerable Sector Search, Adult Abuse Registry Check and Child Abuse Registry Check. The successful candidate will be responsible for any service charges incurred.

All Health Care Workers are required to be immunized as a condition of employment in accordance with Southern Health‑Santé Sud policy.

Please include three work‑related references with your job application from persons who are not related to you but have direct knowledge of your current and past work performance.

Consistent with the French Language Services Policy of the Government of Manitoba and Southern Health‑Santé Sud’s FLS Policy, we are committed of offering services in English and French in designated program/service areas serving French‑speaking communities within Southern Health‑Santé Sud. If no candidates satisfy the bilingual qualification, candidates meeting all other qualifications may be considered for this position.

Please be advised that job competitions for union represented positions may be grieved by internal represented applicants. Should a selection grievance be filed, information from the competition file may be provided to the grievor's representative. Personal information irrelevant to the grievance and other information protected under legislation will be redacted.