Finance Clerk

Vacant Position

Location: Maamwesying Head Office Serpent River First Nation/123 March St. Sault Ste. Marie

Full-Time Permanent Employment

Salary Range: $58,662 - $64,101

Who you are? You are highly motivated in sharing your interest in the Health Field enabling you to work in a team environment. Acknowledging the Seven Grandfather Teaching in your work to build relationships. In addition, you have the ability to draw on your own knowledge and life skills to support and maintain efficient operational functions, with a positive outlook.

Who we are? We are a leader in First Nation Health. Our foundation is Indigenous Health in Indigenous Hands. We provide accessible, quality, culturally safe and holistic health care that supports and enhances the wellness of individuals, families, and communities. We work with our 11 First Nation community partners in the provision of primary health care, traditional healing, mental wellness and addictions, home and community support services and health promotion services. We have recently been approved as the first Indigenous led Ontario Health Team by the Ministry of Health.

The opportunity: Under the direction of the Financial Comptroller, the Finance Clerk is responsible for the day-to-day bookkeeping, creation of purchase orders and reconciliation processes.

The Finance Clerk will assist in the maintenance and development of ongoing improvements of the organizations financial systems and processes and assume a financial administrative role in program planning, research and development of regional health services.

What you need to bring with you:

• Post secondary degree or diploma in bookkeeping, finance, accounting or related field
• Minimum three years work experience in bookkeeping, preferably in a nonprofit agency
• Proven knowledge and ability to effectively carry out basic financial procedures
• Excellent knowledge and proficiency in the use of various accounting, spreadsheet software packages including SAGE, Microsoft Office, Excel and Outlook
• Effective problem resolution and analytical skills
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Good written and verbal communications skills
• Excellent organizational skills, detail oriented and able to multi-task and prioritize effectively
• Ability to work within a fast-paced, multi-disciplinary team environment
• Ability to work effectively and efficiently with regulated health professionals, community and regional health staff
• An acceptable Criminal Record Check is a condition of employment.
• Must have a valid drivers license, safe driving record as demonstrated in a drivers abstract and access to a reliable vehicle.

Why Work with Us?

• Competitive Salary based on experience
• Paid Extended Health Benefits
• HOOPP (Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan)
• Life-long learning is a priority, offering 10 Professional Development Days and $1200/Annual Budget
• Technology Amenities provided (i.e., laptop, cell phone)
• All travel expenses covered
• Relocation Expenses are Negotiable
• High staff satisfaction rated work environment, priority on provider and client experience
• Access to Cultural and Traditional teachings of the Ojibwe People
• 3 weeks holiday for the 1st year
• 15 days of Personal Leave

What to expect? Given the traditional practices of Indigenous people, from time-to-time exposure to smoke from the burning of sacred medicines such as tobacco, sweet grass, sage, or cedar may occur. Accommodations for the disabled will be available upon request. An offer of employment will be conditional upon an acceptable vulnerable sector police records check. Hiring of Indigenous People will be given preference, as allowed under Section 14 of the Ontario Human Rights Code Special Programs.

Qualified individuals are invited to submit a cover letter along with a current resume, certificates, diplomas, along with three current work-related references to the link in BambooHR. Below is the link to apply directly to our organization.

Posting Deadline: Friday, September 5th, 2025 @ 400 p.m.

Thank you to all applicants, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.