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Nanaimo Ladysmith Public Schools - School District 68

Finance Assistant

Nanaimo, BC, Canada

Wage: The rate of pay for this position is $33.18 per hour based on a 35-hour work week. · Full-time

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Pay: Wage: The rate of pay for this position is $33.18 per hour based on a 35-hour work week.
Job type: Full-time
Apply by: Nov 29, 2026
Posting language: English
Posted: Oct 30, 2026

Original job description

Nanaimo Ladysmith Public Schools (NLPS) is seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Finance Assistant to support and join its Finance Team, in a continuing and full-time capacity! Under the general direction of the Assistant Secretary-Treasurer, or delegate, the Finance Assistant supports various functions within the Finance Department, with responsibilities distributed across different areas. While this role may include some or all of the duties outlined in the job description, specific tasks will be assigned based on departmental needs and priorities. Position may require qualifications, duties, and abilities in those listed under General and those listed under the Purchasing Duties as assigned.

Join Our Team

NLPS resides within the traditional territories of the Snuneymuxw, Snaw-naw-as and Stz'uminus First Nations and is a proud community partner with the Tillicum Lelum Aboriginal Friendship Centre and the Mid Island Metis Nation.

Employing more than 2,200 professionals all committed to the education of more than 15,000 students, all NLPS staff are integral to the excellent education system and the positive workplaces within the district; supporting the Strategic Plan Goals of Student Success, Student and Employee Wellness, and Truth and Reconciliation.

Learn more about who we are and what we offer on our website at .

About The Role

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

Liaises with district staff to obtain and process all payment requests including invoices, cheque requisitions, mileage claims, and expense reimbursements ensuring all requests are in compliance with Board policy and procedures.
Manages the Purchasing Card Program (p-card), including liaising with the bank, issuing and cancelling cards, distributing statements, and downloading, reviewing, balancing, and interfacing transactions into the accounts payable system.
Provides assistance and training, along with technical support, to all users of the district’s financial systems.
Prepares monthly billing to external stakeholders including Provincial Ministries, licensees, Unions, and other outside entities and ensures billings are aligned with license and Collective Agreement language.
Prepares departmental journal entries for a variety of purposes, as well as reviews and approves journal entries submitted by staff from schools, facilities, childcare, and other district programs and departments to ensure they align with Ministry guidelines surrounding funding and grant usage and parameters.
Prepares and posts bank deposits. Reviews school deposits and banking transactions and reconciles one or more bank accounts monthly.
Prepares monthly receivable and payable reconciliations to ensure the control accounts are balanced and agree to the aged trial balance listings.
Manages all requests for donation receipts including assisting school/departments with collecting the appropriate information. Prepares and sends out official donation receipts for income tax purposes as required.
Carries out internal audits as directed including p-card audits, department and school budgets, and staff assignments.
Prepare and maintain financial tracking spreadsheets for budget to actual, and historical year over year variance analysis.
Assist with the monitoring of schools/departments budgets and identifies any areas of concern.
Assists in the preparation of various financial reports; in particular, annual and quarterly financial reports and financial statements, Goods & Services Tax, Provincial Sales Tax and the annual Statement of Financial Information.
Assists the Central Receiving Shipping Clerk to ensure efficient delivery of purchased goods and materials to the school and district sites and provides coverage for the position when required.
Manages the district’s cell phone fleet including providing authorized users with devices, preparation of the monthly upload, and review of the monthly invoice.
Assists with reporting incidents to Schools Protection Program, preparing and submitting insurance claims, and recording deductibles as required. Ensures all matters are dealt with a high degree of diplomacy and confidentiality.
Will on occasion be required to perform other duties as assigned.

PURCHASING DUTIES

Liaises with outside agencies, suppliers and district staff to obtain, review, and analyze data on goods/materials/services ensuring procurement is in compliance with Board Policy and procedures.
Working with district departments and schools, coordinates, plans, and prepares tenders, request for proposals and request for qualification documents.
Manages the procurement process including advertising opportunities on BC Bid, finding prospective suppliers and facilitation of consensus meetings to evaluate responses to supplier requests as necessary ensuring the integrity of the tender and bid processes are maintained.

Required Qualifications And Experience

Completion of a two-year Business Diploma with a specialization in accounting plus five years’ experience in an accounting role or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
Minimum keyboarding speeds of 200 cspm and 50 cwpm.
Ability to deal with highly confidential and sensitive issues with a high degree of diplomacy and confidentiality.
Strong demonstrated computer skills including advanced spreadsheets and importing/exporting files to/from other sources.
Ability and aptitude to work with detail, precision, speed and accuracy and work effectively under pressure, high volumes and tight timelines.
Excellent interpersonal, communication, customer service and teamwork skills.

Purchasing Qualifications

Completion of a two-year Business Diploma with a specialization in accounting plus five years’ experience in an accounting role or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
And/or a diploma/certificate in Supply Chain Management with minimum of five years of recent purchasing experience in a public of private sector purchasing department, or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
Experience in issuing and awarding competitive procurements and contract negotiation and preparation an asset.

Assignment: This is a Continuing Full-Time (1.0 FTE) 12-Month CUPE Local 606 position due to commence as soon as possible. Working Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

Wage: The rate of pay for this position is $33.18 per hour based on a 35-hour work week.

Location: This position is based out of the District Administration Centre (DAC), located at 395 Wakesiah Avenue, Nanaimo.

How To Apply

To submit your application, please click on the apply button next to the job details on the job posting itself (located via: ). Applications will be accepted until 4:00 PM on Friday November 13, 2026, and should include a cover letter, resume, along with applicable certificates and/or diplomas etc. Please provide a minimum two professional references from supervisors or managers in a workplace or volunteer setting and please note, all successful candidates of the Nanaimo Ladysmith Public Schools are required to complete a criminal record check.

To all applicants: thank you for your interest, please be advised that only those applicants being considered for shortlisting and/or shortlisted will be contacted.

Nanaimo Ladysmith Public Schools is an equal opportunity employer, committed to merit-based hiring and equitable employment practices.

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Responsibilities

Processes payment requests, purchasing card transactions, billings, deposits, reconciliations, donation receipts, and financial reports while supporting district financial systems and monitoring budgets. The role also conducts internal audits and may coordinate competitive procurement processes, tenders, and supplier evaluations.

Requirements

Requires a two-year business diploma specializing in accounting and five years of accounting experience, or an equivalent combination of training and experience; purchasing duties may also require supply chain management education and recent purchasing experience. Candidates need strong computer and spreadsheet skills, accuracy under pressure, effective communication and teamwork abilities, and the ability to handle confidential matters diplomatically.

Skills

Accounts Payable
Financial Reconciliation
Journal Entries
Budget Monitoring
Financial Reporting
Spreadsheet Analysis
Purchasing and Procurement
Tender and Bid Management
Contract Negotiation
Internal Auditing
Bank Reconciliation
Customer Service
Communication
Confidentiality
Attention to Detail
Financial Systems Support

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Keywords

Accounting
Accounts Payable
Payment Requests
Purchasing Card Program
Financial Systems
Monthly Billing
Journal Entries
Bank Deposits
Bank Reconciliation
Receivables Reconciliation
Payables Reconciliation
Donation Receipts
Internal Audits
Budget Monitoring
Variance Analysis
Financial Reports
Financial Statements
Goods and Services Tax
Provincial Sales Tax
Statement of Financial Information
Insurance Claims
Procurement
Competitive Bidding
BC Bid
Request for Proposals
Request for Qualifications
Supplier Evaluation
Contract Negotiation
Advanced Spreadsheets
File Import and Export

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