Clerk 3 - Finance Clerk

Job summary

The Finance Clerk performs various financial administrative tasks and maintains accounts to support the financial management of the organization. The incumbent exercises independent judgment to determine work priorities and methods while adhering to organizational policies.

Job details

Requisition ID: 412229 Position Number: 117-71110-C101-01 Posting End Date: October 12, 2026 Employer: ​Southern Health-Santé Sud​ Site: ​Altona Community Memorial Health Centre​ Union: ​CUPE​ Department/Unit: ​Administration​ Work Location: Altona Community Memorial Health Centre City: ​Altona​ Hiring Status: Temporary FTE: ​0.5​ Employment arrangement: ​In Person​ Daily hours worked: ​7.75 Anticipated shift: ​Days​ Annual base hours: ​2015​ Anticipated Start Date – End Date: As mutually agreed upon – 10/22/2027 Salary: As per CUPE Collective Agreement Find your rewarding career in a vibrant and diverse community within Southern Health-Santé Sud. Our organization is privileged to provide care for people at every point in their lives. Partnering with our communities, we provide safe, accessible and sustainable people-centered health care. We are proud to work in collaboration with all our partners within and throughout our diverse region: seven First Nations Communities, Francophone, Métis, Mennonite and Hutterite communities as well as a growing number of immigrants from all over the world. Be part of the Southern Health-Santé Sud team, who is rooted in what matters most. Join a region that offers a lifestyle like no other – a safe, peaceful, beautiful, fulfilling life for you and your family. 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. This term position may end earlier as outlined in your collective agreement. 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. 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 to 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.

What you’ll do

The Finance Clerk performs various financial administrative tasks and maintains accounts to support the financial management of the organization. The incumbent exercises independent judgment to determine work priorities and methods while adhering to organizational policies.

Requirements

Candidates must have a Grade 12 education and a graduate diploma from an accredited business administration program with a focus on accounting. One year of recent experience in a financial or business environment is required.

Listed skills

• Teamwork · Preferred
• written communication · Preferred
• Problem solving · Preferred
• Attention to detail · Preferred
• Decision Making · Preferred
• Microsoft Office · Preferred
• Prioritization · Preferred
• Relationship Building · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Financial administration
• Accounting principles
• Microsoft Office
• Email proficiency
• Written communication
• Verbal communication
• Independent work
• Teamwork
• Decision making
• Problem-solving
• Prioritization
• Relationship building
• Attention to detail
• Confidentiality
• Cultural diversity awareness
• Bilingual (French/English)
• Administrative Functions
• Valid Driver's License
• Accounting
• Multilingualism
• Business Administration
• Decision Making
• Cultural Diversity
• Finance
• Financial Management
• French Language
• Problem Solving
• Verbal Communication Skills

Job areas

• Finance & Accounting
• Administrative
• Healthcare
• Government & Public Sector
• Finance Clerk
• Financial Manager (General)
• Finance Managers
• Financial Managers

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