Qualifications and Experience Completion of a two-year Business Diploma with a specialization in accounting plus five years’ experience in an accounting role or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

Minimum keyboarding speeds of 200 cspm and 50 cwpm.

Ability to deal with highly confidential and sensitive issues with a high degree of diplomacy and confidentiality.

Strong demonstrated computer skills including advanced spreadsheets and importing/exporting files to/from other sources.

Ability and aptitude to work with detail, precision, speed and accuracy and work effectively under pressure, high volumes and tight timelines.

Excellent interpersonal, communication, customer service and teamwork skills.PURCHASING QUALIFICATIONSCompletion of a two-year Business Diploma with a specialization in accounting plus five years’ experience in an accounting role or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

And/or a diploma/certificate in Supply Chain Management with minimum of five years of recent purchasing experience in a public of private sector purchasing department, or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

Experience in issuing and awarding competitive procurements and contract negotiation and preparation an asset.

Assignment: This is a Continuing Full-Time (1.0 FTE)



12-Month CUPE Local 606 position due to commence as soon as possible.

Working Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

Wage: The rate of pay for this position is $33.18 per hour based on a 35-hour work week.

Location: This position is based out of the District Administration Centre (DAC), located at 395 Wakesiah Avenue, Nanaimo.

How to Apply

To submit your application, please click on the apply button next to the job details on the job posting itself (located via: ).

Applications will be accepted until 4:00 PM on Friday November 13, 2026, and should include a cover letter, resume, along with applicable certificates and/or diplomas etc.

Please provide a minimum two professional references from supervisors or managers in a workplace or volunteer setting and please note, all successful candidates of the Nanaimo Ladysmith Public Schools are required to complete a criminal record check.

To all applicants: thank you for your interest, please be advised that only those applicants being considered for shortlisting and/or shortlisted will be contacted.

Nanaimo Ladysmith Public Schools is an equal prospect employer, committed to merit-based hiring and equitable employment practices.

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