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Job Number: 25-18
Opening/Closing Date: May 8, 2025 to May 23, 2025

Description

The Northern Spirit, Living Skies and Prairie to Pine Regional Councils of The United Church of Canada are seeking an individual to fill the role of Financial Administrator on a full-time permanent basis (35 hours/week).

Within the United Church, the Regional Council, as part of the wider United Church of Canada, is a decision-making body responsible to serve and support Communities of Faith within its bounds and provide necessary oversight.

Northern Spirit, Living Skies and Prairie to Pine Regional Councils are composed of all ministry personnel within its geographic bounds, ministers of denominations within mutual recognition agreements while under appointment or call, and lay members elected by the communities of faith, respecting the balance of lay and ministry personnel where possible. They support congregations and communities of faith, and numerous other ministries including camps, youth and young adult work, leadership development and new ministry initiatives. They focus on providing services that assist church personnel and maintain good relationships between congregations and personnel. They also provide staff, finances, advice, advocacy, and program resources to ministries to enhance their work, and support the work of General Council. 

The Financial Administrator will provide efficient and effective financial accounting functions to the Regional Council Executive Minister for Northern Spirit, Living Skies, and Prairie to Pine Regional Councils

The main areas of focus are:*

  1. Bookkeeping/Accounting (80%)
  2. Regional Council Executive and Treasurer (10%)
  3. Grant Committee Support (10%)

*Attached is a copy of the full job description

Qualifications

  • Post-secondary education in Accounting, Business or equivalent;
  • Minimum 2 years of bookkeeping and/or general accounting experience or the equivalent combination of education and experience; Experience in a not-for-profit setting is desirable;
  • Strong computer skills in the use of various software applications - Office 365, Dynamics, SharePoint, One Drive, Teams, Zoom, Sage/Simply Accounting;
  • Well-developed administrative, planning/time management, problem-solving, organizational and follow through skills, with the ability to juggle multiple tasks at the same time;
  • Initiative, good judgment, tact, discretion, resourcefulness, and creativity in problem solving;
  • Excellent communication skills interpersonal, verbal and written, including writing, editing, proofreading with strong attention to detail;
  • Flexibility with the ability to effectively and positively deal with changing situations or priorities;
  • Ability to listen carefully and respond effectively;
  • Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment with a commitment to team approach and collaboration with colleagues;
  • Excellent research skills with the ability to collect, analyze data and write routine reports, draft letters, correspondence;
  • Ability to work in both official languages is an asset; and
  • An understanding of The United Church of Canada priorities, programs and structure are assets;
  • Alignment with the vision and values of The United Church of Canada;

Compensation

The salary hiring range for this position is $46,390.82 to 52,872.14 per year with the ability to progress to a maximum of $61,853.52.  This is based on category 3 on our salary range. Placement on the salary range will be based on factors such as market condition, internal equity, candidate experience skills and qualifications relevant to the role. Pension and group benefit plans coverage and annual vacation round out this compensation package.

To Apply

Interested applicants are invited to submit their resume quoting job number #25-18 Financial Administrator in the subject line to Human Resources: Careers@united-church.ca

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