About Us:

Based in Nanaimo, The Hazelwood Group is a privately-owned powerhouse operating in construction, manufacturing, and real estate development. Hazelwood Finance keeps the engine running—handling IT, Marketing, HR, Accounting, and Business Development across our companies.

Hazelwood Finance, a division of The Hazelwood Group, is looking for a full-time dependable Bookkeeper with 1–3 years of experience to provide flexible support across a variety of accounting tasks. The ideal candidate is organized, adaptable, and ready to step in wherever they’re needed.

Benefits of Employment – Why work at Hazelwood?

- Comprehensive group benefits (premiums are 100% employer-paid)
- GRSP & DPSP with tiered matching:
- 2% of base salary (0–5 years of service)
- 4% (5+ years of service)
- Short-term and long-term disability plans
- Priority access to Telus Health Virtual Care (access to a doctor 24/7 anywhere in Canada)
- Strong team environment that encourages and financially supports continuing education and career advancement
- Employee & Family Assistance Program
- Annual financial donations to volunteer organizations directly supported by our employees

Compensation

- $27 to $31 per hour, depending on experience and qualifications.

What You'll Do

You’ll support a variety of day-to-day bookkeeping tasks while learning and growing your skills. Working with the accounting team, you’ll help with:

- Processing invoices, payments and customer billings
- Tracking receipts, deposits and company credit-card transactions
- Assisting with bank and account reconciliations
- Entering transactions and maintaining accurate records
- Supporting tax remittances, month-end and year-end preparation
- Keeping financial files organized and up to date
- Responding to routine accounting questions and supporting the team with coverage as needed

This is a great opportunity for someone who is building their bookkeeping experience,



enjoys variety and wants to continue developing in a supportive environment.

What You Bring

- 1–3 years of bookkeeping, accounting or related administrative experience
- Basic understanding of accounting principles, with a willingness to keep learning
- Experience with QuickBooks Online or another accounting system
- Comfort using Microsoft Excel and other common office tools
- Strong attention to detail and good organizational skills
- A reliable, adaptable and team-oriented approach
- Explicit communication and a willingness to ask questions
- Ability to handle financial information with care and integrity
- Initiative, curiosity and an interest in growing your bookkeeping skills
- Experience with reconciliations, invoicing or payables is an asset, but training and support will be provided

Summation

Thanks for your interest in joining The Hazelwood Group!

We review every application carefully, but submitting a resume does not guarantee an interview. Applicants must meet the position’s minimum qualifications and be legally entitled to work in Canada.

Some roles may require a criminal record check. Due to the number of applications we receive, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Please do not make in-person or phone inquiries about application status.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $27.00-$31.00 per hour

Benefits:

- Casual dress
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision care

Application question(s):

- Please include your email address. Applications lacking a valid email address won't be considered.
- Where are you currently working?
- Where are you currently located?
- Please list the accounting systems that you've used in the past.

Experience:

- Bookkeeping: 1 year (required)
- QuickBooks Online: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

- Canadian Driver's Licence (preferred)

Work Location: In person

📌 Bookkeeper (Nanaimo)
🏢 Hazelwood Finance
📍 Nanaimo