Financial Assistant - )

Close Date

Aug.

Location

Work Area (FBA Only)

Multi-Site

No

Travel Requirement

Shift Start Time/End Time

Days Off

Vacancy Type

Regular FT

Salary Range (Hourly Rate)

$32.39 - $32.39

Paid FTE

1.0

Worked BI-WEEKLY HOURS

75

Planned Start Date

Sep.

Approximate End Date (For Temporary Assignments ONLY)

Pending Return of Incumbent

No

CRC required? (employee will be working with or have access to children or vulnerable adults and requires a Criminal Record Check)

No

Job Description

In accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of the Vancouver Island Health Authority (Island Health) patient and staff safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone; as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.

This position reports to a designated Financial Accountant in the Accounting Services department. Develops, recommends and, upon approval, implements new accounting methods and procedures such as financial control procedures, performs complex reconciliations of the general ledger and other designated ledgers and records, and carries out related general accounting functions according to the standards and procedures of the department. Compiles and analyzes statistics such as patient, personnel, workload, and financial statistics and prepares related reports as required. Participates in special projects as assigned.





QUALIFICATIONS:

Education, Training And Experience

Grade 12, completion or two years of the CMA or CGA program and four years' recent related accounting experience or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

Skills And Abilities

- Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
- Ability to deal with others effectively.
- Ability to supervise.
- Ability to organize work.
- Ability to operate related equipment.
- Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.

BC’s health system is in the process of transformation. As part of the planned changes, certain IM/IT, Finance, and Supply Chain roles are expected to be in scope for transition to a current provincial shared services organization, BC Shared Health Services. Candidates applying to positions in these areas should be aware that, while the role is currently employed by the Health Authority, it may transition to BC Shared Health Services as part of the first or subsequent implementation phases. The intent of this transition is to support continuity of employment however, details regarding timing, process, and any impacts to employment arrangements will be confirmed as planning progresses. Providing this information at the recruitment stage is intended to ensure transparency about the broader system changes underway and to support informed decision-making by candidates. #J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Financial Assistant (Victoria)
🏢 Vancouver Island Health Authority
📍 Victoria