Job Requisition ID: 65895
Ministry: Arts, Culture and Status of Women
Location: Drumheller—Royal Tyrrell Museum of Palaeontology
Full or Part-Time: Full Time
Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week
Permanent/Temporary: Permanent
Scope: Open Competition
Closing Date: January 27th, 2025
Classification: Administrative Support 5
Salary: $1,913.27 to $ 2,342.49 bi-weekly ($49,936 - $61,138 /year)
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.
This link will assist you with understanding competencies:
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)
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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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- Positive workplace culture and work-life balance.
- Opportunity to participate in flexible work arrangements such as working from home up to two days per week and modified work schedule agreement. Leadership and mentorship programs.
How To Apply
Applicants are advised to provide information that clearly and concisely demonstrates how their qualifications meet the advertised requirements, including education, experience, and relevant examples of required competencies.
It is recommended that applicants include the assessment certificate from IQAS or any other educational assessment service as part of their application.
Closing Statement
This competition may be used to fill future vacancies, across the Government of Alberta, at the same or lower classification level.
We thank all applicants for their interest. All applications will be reviewed to determine which candidates' qualifications most closely match the advertised requirements. Only individuals selected for interviews will be contacted.
If you require any further information on this job posting or require an accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact Adenike Adebayo-Coker at Adenike.Adebayo-Coker@gov.ab.ca.
