Financial Administration

Role Responsibilities

An opportunity exists for an experienced financial administrator to join the Royal Tyrrell Museum, one of Alberta’s premier cultural attractions.

The Royal Tyrrell Museum of Palaeontology is an internationally recognized public and scientific museum, mandated with the collection, preservation, protection, presentation, and interpretation of paleontological history, with a particular emphasis on Alberta’s rich fossil heritage. As a key staff member that works with personnel throughout the Museum, you will contribute significantly to advancing these institutional goals.

Reporting to the Director, Operations and Finance, you will work independently in the role of Financial Administration. Primary duties include purchasing on behalf of all Museum personnel, coding invoices and contracts, budget administration, budget reconciliation of all expenditures and revenue, reconciling reports, generating and submitting financial information to Museum Management and Heritage Division financial representatives, asset and surplus management, and daily cash verification. 

The successful candidate will have significant purchasing and accounting experience. This position requires a well-rounded, analytical, process-orientated individual who has a problem-solving approach. You should possess a natural aptitude for learning and working with computer software systems and enjoy a fast-paced environment.

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APS Competencies

Competencies are behaviors that are essential to reach our goals in serving Albertans. We encourage you to have an in depth understanding of the competencies that are required for this opportunity and to be prepared to demonstrate them during the recruitment process.

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Alberta Public Service Competency Model.

In this role, you will contribute to our team by demonstrating the following behavioral competencies:

• Systems Thinking
• Creative Problem Solving
• Develop Networks 
• Build Collaborative Environments
• Develop Self and Others

Qualifications

High school diploma and three years of related experience, or equivalent as described below. 

Equivalency: 

Directly related education or experience considered on the basis of: 

• 1 year of education for 1 year of experience 
• 1 year of experience for 1 year of education

Work experience in a position that required well-rounded skills to perform multifaceted functions (e.g., sole administrator in a small business), is beneficial. 

The following will be considered assets: 
-    Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and working knowledge of Microsoft Word.
-    Knowledge of Alberta government financial procedures and policies
-    Knowledge of 1GX software – finance modules
-    Accounting major (within Business Administration Diploma) 

Minimum recruitment standards outline the minimum education and experience required for appointment to a job classification. 
Refer to https://www.alberta.ca/alberta-public-service-minimum-recruitment-standards.
 

Notes

This posting is for one full-time position, located in Drumheller, Alberta.

Hours of work: 36.25 hours/week, Monday to Friday 7:00 a.m. – 3:15 p.m., work week.

In your resume, please include dates (including months and years) associated with all education and work experience. Also, please indicate whether your work experience is casual, part time or full time.

As part of the interview, short listed applicants may perform a written assignment.

The final candidate may undergo pre-employment checks (security screening and academic verification) and reference checks. 

Any costs associated with obtaining the required documents/checks as noted or interview travel expenses, will be the responsibility of the candidate. Out-of-province applicants can obtain the required documents/checks from the province they currently reside in. 

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• Opportunity to participate in flexible work arrangements such as working from home up to two days per week and modified work schedule agreement.
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