CUPE (Office, Clerical & Technical)

The Near North District School Board is Hiring!

1.0 Permanent Purchasing Clerk

Effective Immediately

Qualifications

- Minimum 1-2 year post-secondary diploma in business, accounting or a related field
- 1-3 years of experience in a financial accounting position
- completed course(s) and/or working towards purchasing accreditation through the Ontario Public Buyers Association or Purchasing Management Association of Canada is an asset
- Possess a valid class G Driver's license and reliable vehicle

Skills Required

- Demonstrated experience and knowledge in computerizes purchasing/accounting preferably in an education or fund accounting environment
- Demonstrated understanding of accounting concepts
- Proficiency with spreadsheets and word processing
- Strong mathematical and analytical skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Excellent organizational skills
- Ability to work with time sensitive and confidential materials

Duties And Responsibilities

- Sorting, Distribution and Response to purchasing related communications
- Monitoring of open purchase orders and follow-up
- Processing of electronic requisitions to purchase orders ensuring compliance with Administrative Guidelines, Health & Safety Guidelines, Budget Availability, Tax and General Ledger Coding and all Relevant Legislation
- Liaison and provision of resources and support to address employee queries regarding purchasing, purchase orders and follow-up including insufficient budget dollars and improper general ledger coding.
- Responsible for electronic distribution of authorized purchase orders




- Processing and subsequent modifications to purchase orders such as increases, vendor changes, cancellations and closures.
- Responsible for vendor additions and modifications
- Complete import, additions, changes, alterations and general maintenance of NNDSB's stock files.
- Assist with the disposal of surplus furniture and equipment
- Assist with contract maintenance, tender renewal, re-tendering schedules and the tender process
- Provision of Support for business machines located within the Board Office including making service arrangements and ordering supplies
- Act as Liaison to address queries and resolve issues as they relate to the processing or purchase orders, returning products and resolving supplier related queries
- Assist, Test and Troubleshoot with accounting software upgrades and issues that may arise
- Provide assistance to the Purchasing Agent in the implementation and follow-up from annual inspections
- Other related duties as assigned by the Manager of Finance and the Purchasing Agent

Rate of pay: $29.16 to $31.98 per hour All applicants must be legally eligible to work in Canada. The Near North District School Board Is Committed To Supporting An Inclusive And Accessible Setting.

Accessibility Standards Address Issues That Pose

Major Barriers For People With Disabilities (i.e.

Physical

Barrier, Information Or Communication Barrier, Etc.).

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Human Resources Department, Near North District School Board

963 Airport Road, PO Box 3110 North Bay, ON P1B 8H1

Phone (705) 472-7015 ext. 5068 - Fax (705) 472-5412

📌 1.0 Permanent Purchasing Clerk (North Bay)
🏢 Near North District School Board
📍 North Bay