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About the role

  • Administrative Assistant providing accounting, records, and program support for The Salvation Army’s Canadian community services. Coordinating client finances, disaster-response lodging, Christmas distribution, and volunteer administration.

Responsibilities

  • Provide administrative and accounting support to Lloydminster Corps and Family Services
  • Perform secretarial, administrative, payroll, timekeeping, benefits, filing, bookkeeping, accounts payable/receivable, petty cash, banking, trustee-finance, and financial-reporting duties
  • Build and maintain databases, employee and volunteer information, contact lists, inventory, and hours-worked records
  • Maintain input into the Salvation Army Management Information System (S.A.M.I.S.)
  • Prepare and receive paperwork for projects and processes such as accreditation and licensing
  • Schedule or track the supervisor’s calendar, make travel arrangements, and provide reminders and support documentation
  • Communicate with internal and external contacts and support external reporting requests
  • Respond to routine enquiries and enter and maintain client information in Link 2 Feed
  • Maintain accurate volunteer files
  • Support reception, intake, and distribution through cross-training
  • Process incoming and outgoing mail and distribute parcels
  • Order and maintain office, postage, and other supplies and arrange office-equipment maintenance
  • Track employee mandatory training, education, and driver’s abstracts
  • Process accounts payable, cash receipts, contributions, accounts receivable, tax receipts, and petty cash
  • Conduct client and trust account reviews and monthly bank reconciliations with the Corps Officer
  • Support program delivery and coordinate Emergency Disaster Services lodging response as required by the City of Lloydminster
  • Participate in the City Trauma Response Team with required training
  • Provide frontline services during Christmas distribution and update the Kettle system daily during the Christmas Kettle Campaign
  • Provide guidance and oversight to students and volunteers
  • Report directly to the Corps Officer or designate

Requirements

  • Completion of a formal post-secondary/college program of two (2) academic years in a related field
  • Alternative combinations of education and experience may be considered
  • Two years of work experience in client/customer relations and/or administrative work is preferred
  • Strong administrative skills and proficiency with computers and databases, particularly Excel, Word, Internet, and Office 365
  • Knowledge of Salvation Army systems (Octagon, SAMIS, RAC and TEM) would be a definite asset
  • Ability to maintain information in confidence and exercise good judgement
  • Good oral and written communication skills
  • Ability to follow written instructions and create written reports
  • Good interpersonal skills, integrity, and adaptability
  • Attention to detail, problem solving and analytical skills
  • Strong organizational skills and ability to complete assignments and meet deadlines
  • Compliance with OH&S Act and Regulations and The Salvation Army’s health and safety policies and procedures
  • Valid Alberta Class “5” Driver’s License required for use of Salvation Army program vehicle
  • Original copy of a current satisfactory Driver’s Abstract required
  • Original copy of a satisfactory Background Check required through CPIC or a local police detachment
  • Understanding of The Salvation Army’s Mission in Canada and its implications for the role

Benefits

  • Reasonable accommodation upon request
  • Ongoing professional development and training
  • ½ hour unpaid meal break where applicable

Job type

Full Time

Experience level

Mid levelSenior

Salary

CA$21 - CA$27 per hour

Degree requirement

Associate's Degree

Location requirements

OnsiteLloydminsterCanada

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