CLK 09R – Wildfire Financial Services Clerk

Posting Title
CLK 09R – Wildfire Financial Services Clerk

Position Classification
Clerk R9

Union
GEU

Work Options
Hybrid

Location
Kamloops, BC V2H 1B7 CA (Primary)

Salary Range
$50,190.86 – $56,546.21 annually

Close Date
9/18/2024

Job Type
Regular Full Time

Temporary End Date

Ministry/Organization
BC Public Service -> Ministry of Forests

Ministry Branch / Division
BC Wildfire

Job Summary

The Team
The Accounts Payable team at BC Wildfire is a dedicated group of four Financial Services Clerks based in Kamloops, who play a crucial role in supporting our operations. With a range of experience, they are well-trained in all tasks and collaborate closely with colleagues in Victoria. This team’s work is essential to ensuring smooth financial operations within BC Wildfire. The team members are known for being friendly, flexible, and always willing to help each other out, especially during busy periods.

The Role
As a Financial Services Clerk at BC Wildfire, you’ll be an essential part of our team, handling accounts payable and receivable, creating and reviewing financial documents, and providing vital administrative support. Your role is key in ensuring vendors are paid on time, which helps keep our operations running smoothly and maintains strong business relationships. You’ll have the opportunity to work both independently and as part of a team, contributing to important tasks like year-end accounting. While the job can involve managing deadlines, you’ll be supported by a collaborative team dedicated to getting the job done right.

Qualifications:
Education and Experience Requirements

• Grade 12 or equivalent.
• Experience working in an office setting.
• Experience working with Microsoft Office applications.

Preference may be given to applicants who have

• Experience with basic accounting or bookkeeping.

Willingness statements

• To be flexible regarding ongoing changes in responsibilities, assignments and corporate structures.
• To keep current on emerging issues.
• To take in-house training and certification as required.
• To fly in aircraft (fixed wing and rotary) as required.
• To work extended hours; including weekends, and be on standby with limited notice in accordance with the preparedness plan.
• To travel and overnight in remote locations where accommodations may vary as required.
• To participate in ICS positions as assigned.
• To work under adverse or stressful conditions, including smoke, extreme heat and mountainous terrain in remote and isolated conditions.

For questions regarding this position, please contact Faisal.Munir@gov.bc.ca

About this Position:
Flexible work options are available; this position may be able to work from home a few days a week subject to an approved telework agreement. Flexible work options may not be available during emergency operations response periods.
An eligibility list may be established to fill future temporary and permanent vacancies.
Kamloops is surrounded by over one hundred lakes as well as the North and South Thompson rivers. Water-based activities are very popular, such as fishing, kayaking, canoeing, rafting, tubing, skiing, snowmobiling, and ice-fishing. Kamloops has a very strong First Nations culture.
A Criminal Record Check (CRC) will be required.
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.

The Indigenous Applicant Advisory Service is available to Canadian Indigenous (First Nations [status or non-status], Métis, or Inuit) applicants. Indigenous applicants can contact this service for personalized guidance on the BC Public Service hiring process including job applications and interviews.

This is your opportunity to live in one of the most beautiful regions in British Columbia and work for the BC Public Service. We offer a healthy work/life balance, excellent benefits and much more .

How to Apply:
Your application must clearly demonstrate how you meet the job requirements listed above. 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.

Cover Letter: NO– Please do not submit a cover letter as it will not be reviewed.

Resume: YES– A resume is required as part of your application, however, it may not be used for initial shortlisting purposes.

Questionnaire: YES– You will need to complete a comprehensive questionnaire to demonstrate how you meet the job requirements. Include all relevant information about your educational accomplishments and employment history including job titles, start and end dates (month and year) of your employment, and how you obtained your relevant experience. The questionnaire will take approximately 60 minutes to complete.

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Job Category
Administrative Services, Finance, Natural Resource Sector