FINANCE OFFICER – PALLISER EDUCATION CENTRE

Support Staff

Location: Palliser Education Center

Competition #: 13113

Open To: Both internal and external candidates

Date Posted: May 6th, 2021

Closing Date: May 20th, 2021 – 2:00pm

Job Start Date: May 25th, 2021

Job End Date: December 30th, 2022

Additional Information:
The Division:
Palliser School Division is a public school jurisdiction located in southern Alberta. The geographical area stretches from just south of Lethbridge to the Bow River south of Calgary. Palliser Centre houses the Central Office Administration, Maintenance and Transportation and is located in the City of Lethbridge. The Division offers full public education services to approximately 8600 students ECS through Grade 12 in 51 schools. This includes 4 alternative Low-German Mennonite programs, 10 alternative Faith-based schools, 17 Hutterite Colony schools, Palliser Beyond Borders, the Calgary Islamic Schools (Akram Jomaa Campus and Omar Bin Al-Khattab Campus), Horizon Leadership Academy, Palliser Alternative Outreach School and the National Sport School in Calgary. Nine of Palliser’s alternative faith-based schools are located in the City of Calgary.

Palliser’s approved operating budget for the 2021/22 school year is 85 M. The division prides itself on a history of excellence in education, strong community support, proactive planning and, most importantly, high student achievement.

The Position:
The Finance Officer, an integral member of the Finance team, will work under the direct supervision of the Director of Finance and Secretary/Treasurer. The Finance Officer’s qualifications and desirable traits are identified below, however other relevant experience and education will be taken into consideration based on current staffing needs in the Finance department.

This temporary full-time position will start May 25, 2021, until December 31, 2022, or the return of the incumbent.

Qualifications:
Bachelor’s Degree in Management/Finance preferred but not required;

3-5 years experience in Accounting or Finance;

Experience with an Alberta School Division is an asset;

Experience with KEV School Cash Software and SRB Financial software is an asset.

Desirable Traits & Attitudes:
A positive attitude toward the job, school, students, staff and Board;

Conducts oneself in a professional and ethical manner;

Maintains confidentiality;

Works independently and uses time effectively;

Works with frequent interruptions and adapts to changing circumstances;

Shows initiative but is also willing to take/follow direction;

Works within the procedures and processes within the department and the jurisdiction;

Dresses appropriately for a work setting; and

Works cooperatively with others.

Ethics

The Finance Officer:
Maintains confidentiality of all the Palliser School Division-related information;

Respects the dignity and rights of co-workers and students;

Abides by school district policies, school rules and standards in all areas;

Demonstrates dependability and punctuality.

Interested candidates are asked to submit their documents through the “Human Resources” link on The Palliser School Division website at:

http://www.pallisersd.ab.ca/hr/career-opportunities

The following attachments should accompany the online submission:

Cover letter directed to Cindy Rogers, Director of Finance;

Resume summarizing training and experience;

Minimum of three professional references.

The successful applicant hired will be required to provide a recent Criminal Record Check (completed within the past 3 months) including the vulnerable sector as a condition of employment.

The competition will remain open until a suitable candidate pool is found; however, applications received on or before May 20, 2021, are assured careful consideration.

Any questions regarding the application process should be directed to Cindy Rogers, Director of Finance, at [email protected].

In the event you require assistance with making an application, please contact Marliss Norlin, Executive Assistant, HR, at (403) 328-4111 or by email at [email protected].

We thank all those who apply, but only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.