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Northern Policy Institute is seeking a full-time Finance Officer in Thunder Bay, Ontario.
The Finance Officer is responsible for accounting, budgeting, and finance activities at Northern Policy Institute. They will process accounts payable and accounts receivable. Fiscal and inventory reporting, expenditure and operations monitoring, organization and filing skills, and financial coding capacity are critical. They will prepare monthly forecasting and variance analysis to ensure smooth fiscal operations.
The ability to generate cheque run reports, reconcile transactions and payments, and use accounting software is required. Desired knowledge or skills include a thorough understanding of accounting principles, flexibility, attention to detail, and time management skills. University or college students (with some practical experience) are preferred but all interested applicants are encouraged to apply. Bilingualism would be an advantage. Multilingualism, or a special knowledge of Northern Ontario would also be assets.
The starting salary for this position is $42,500 per year (plus benefits). NPI also offers a solid benefits package including life, health, and dental insurance. All staff start with a minimum of four weeks off per year (two weeks of vacation time and two weeks when our offices are closed between Christmas and New Year’s). Professional development and language training subsidies are also available.
We value the ability to engage with communities in multiple languages. An increment of $1,500 over and above base salary is available for those who can fluently speak Anishinabemowin, Oji-Cree, Cree, Michif or French, in addition to English in a professional setting.
Deadline for applications is midnight eastern time 22 January 2023. Expected start date is 16 February 2023. Please forward a cover letter, resume and references via email with Finance Officer in the subject line. We appreciate all expressions of interest; only candidates who are to be interviewed will be contacted.
When considering applications from two equally qualified candidates, NPI will give preference to First Nation, Métis, Inuit, or Francophone candidates. Candidates coming from rural or remote northern communities or with a stated interest in working in northern regions in the future will also be given special preference. If any of these characteristics apply to you, we encourage you to voluntarily state this in your cover letter.
For information about the community of Thunder Bay, please visit: https://www.thunderbay.ca/en/index.aspx
Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 24 months
Salary: From $42,500.00 per year
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- RRSP match
- Vision care
Flexible Language Requirement:
- French not required
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Thunder Bay, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work Location: One location
Application deadline: 2023-01-22
Expected start date: 2023-02-16
