Financial Assistant, Campus Store – Facilities Management (Bargaining Unit 179)

Date Posted: December 16

Posting Deadline: January 3, 2025

Department: Facilities Management

Type of Employment: Permanent, Full-time

Group Affiliation: Bargaining Unit 179, Group 6 ($43,410 – $51,418 annually)

At Saint Mary’s University, you will be surrounded by a talented and dedicated team of professionals committed to accessibility, diversity, and the provision of a positive and supportive learning environment. We recognize the importance of the contribution and growth of each individual in the University’s success. We are currently looking to fill the position of Financial Assistant, Campus Store to join our Facilities Management team.

Please note candidates will be reviewed and contacted in January 2025.

What we offer

As a team member at Saint Mary’s, we are proud to offer many benefits. Some of these include:

• Competitive compensation
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Defined Contribution Pension plan
• Vacation
• Holiday closure
• Summer hour schedule
• Employee Transit EPass through Halifax Transit

Job Information and Responsibilities

Under the direction of the Administrative Manager, the Financial Assistant, Campus Store will:

• Provide financial and administrative support to all departments within Facilities Management.
• Process invoices, budget monitoring, Pcard reconciliation and vendor reconciliation.
• Have the option to work virtually or on campus as required.

The Collective Agreement can be viewed here.

Experience and Education Requirements

To be the successful Financial Assistant, Campus Store you will have:

• High School completion plus completion of a two-year Community College, concentration in accounting.
• Able to work independently and collaboratively in teams.
• Experience in SCT Banner considered an asset.
• Minimum two years related experience. Retail accounting experience would be an asset.
• Excellent written and oral communication, analytical and interpersonal skills.
• Proficient in MS Office, especially Excel.
• Strong customer service skills.
• Ability to work virtually.

Application Details

Apply for this opportunity online using our online application system through Career Beacon. Click on “Apply Now” and complete all required information fields. Qualified candidates should submit the following with their application:

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Three Professional References

Late applications may not receive consideration. We appreciate all applications and note that only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. No telephone calls please.

At Saint Mary’s University, equity and diversity are integral to excellence and enrich our community. As an institution committed to fostering an environment of inclusion and respect, we encourage all qualified candidates to apply; however, preference will be given to applicants who self-identify as Black/African Nova Scotians, Indigenous peoples, racialized persons/visible minorities, persons with disabilities and women. If you require accommodations during the recruitment process, please contact Talent Acquisition at hr@smu.ca.

A little bit about us

Saint Mary’s University

Saint Mary’s University is one of Canada’s top primary undergraduate universities–known for its international collaborations, leadership in entrepreneurship, and research that benefits local and global communities. Our programs in Arts, Science, Graduate Studies and the Sobey School of Business are among Canada’s best and feature professors who are committed to the success of their students. Saint Mary’s provides our 7,000 students with a place that fosters possibility, excellent research opportunities, and distinguished graduate and professional programs combined with a caring community. Nestled in the heart of Halifax, Nova Scotia, on Canada’s east coast, Saint Mary’s University is marked by iconic buildings, green spaces and fresh ocean air. The Saint Mary’s University community is committed to a prosperous future for the world-a world without limits.

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