Financial Clerk – Human Services (Bruce County)

 
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The Human Services department requires a Full Time Financial Clerk to join the team working out of the Walkerton Administration Facility. Reporting to the Business & Human Services Integration Manager, the Financial Clerk performs administrative duties that support the financial processes of the Department, prepares and interprets reports and compiles financial information, provides information to clients regarding eligibility for financial assistance, refers clients to other community agencies and issues payments to and on behalf of clients.  

Knowledge and Skills:

• One year post-secondary diploma in Business Administration or related financial field  
• One year of experience in accounting  
• Demonstrate attention to detail, accuracy and strong mathematical skills   
• Ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing, with a client-centred approach 
• Ability to maintain positive professional boundaries without imposing personal judgments and expectations on families and clients 
• Strong sense of ethics and the ability to handle sensitive or private information with tact and discretion 
• Ability to deal pleasantly and effectively in a diverse environment, in potentially volatile and emotionally charged situations 
• Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced team environment 
• Ability to prioritize and manage conflicting demands 
• Demonstrated time management skills  
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite 
• Able to work independently and maintain a supportive and cooperative environment with colleagues  
• Clean Vulnerable Sector Criminal Reference Check 
• Assets 
• Experience with SAMS (Social Assistance Management System) 
• Familiar with community social services networks and knowledge of Ontario Works  

 
Interested applicants should review the entire job posting, and then apply online, following the outlined process.  When applying to a position, please note that although a resume is required, this does not eliminate the need to complete the Applicant Profile, as resumes are screened electronically.  Deadline for applications is 12:00 midnight on Sunday October 3, 2021.

Personal information contained in applications will be used for recruitment purposes and collected as per the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, R.S.O. 1990, Chapter M.56.
 
The Corporation of the County of Bruce is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection process.  If contacted for an employment opportunity, please advise Human Resources if you require accommodation.
 
We thank all applicants in advance, but regret that only those selected for interviews will be contacted.