Parks Support Clerk

CL3 Clerk 3

Regular/full-time

Department of Conservation and Climate

Western Region, Parks and Resource Protection

Carberry MB

Advertisement Number: 36503

Salary(s):   CL3 $41,212.00 - $47,283.00 per year

Closing Date:   August 17, 2020

The Manitoba government recognizes the importance of building an exemplary public service reflective of the citizens it serves, where diverse abilities, backgrounds, cultures, identities, languages and perspectives drives a high standard of service and innovation. The Manitoba government supports equitable employment practices and promotes representation of designated groups (women, Indigenous people, persons with disabilities, visible minorities).

This is a preference competition. All applicants are encouraged to apply, however first consideration for this competition will be given to Indigenous people, visible minorities and persons with disabilities. Applicants are requested to self-declare at the time of application.

Preference to internal applicants may be applied.

An eligibility list may be created for similar positions within the province and may remain in effect for 12 months.  This competition may be used to appoint successful candidate(s) to current and future regular and term appointments subject to staffing approval.

The incumbent must be able to communicate effectively with the public, co-workers, supervisors and other government and non-government agencies to quickly and effectively resolve issues while protecting and maintaining the integrity and professionalism of the department.  Must possess the ability to adapt and learn new procedures to respond to changing pressures and demands.  Incumbent is expected to stay current with the operational guidelines, policies, procedures, directives and administration manuals pertaining to the position. 

Under the supervision of the Park District Manager, the incumbent provides clerical and administrative support to the Spruce Woods Park District comprised of Spruce Woods, Criddle Vane and Seton Provincial Parks, as well as providing support to the district enforcement staff in the Carberry office. 

Conditions of Employment:

• Must be legally entitled to work in Canada

Qualifications:
Essential:

• Experience working in a general office environment performing clerical and administrative duties.
• Experience with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook) or equivalent software applications.
• Experience providing customer service in person and over the phone.
• Experience processing invoices for payment, maintaining financial ledgers and preparing reports for multiple accounts or projects.
• Experience collecting fees, balancing and preparing remittances.
• Experience processing employee registration documents and attendance in a computerized accounting system.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to supervise staff.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to handle heavy workload demands and adapt to changes in priorities.
• Ability to complete assignments in a timely manner and with attention to detail.
• Ability to work cooperatively in a team environment.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and security of information.

Desired:

• Knowledge of and familiarity with government and departmental polices and procedures.
• SAP experience.

Duties:
The incumbent is responsible for preparing, checking and completing payrolls, preparing and completing accounts payable and receivable documents, maintaining files, requisitioning supplies and services, the development and commitment of budgets, cash flows and variance explanations, general administrative duties and communicating with customers, employees and other individuals to answer questions, disseminate or explain information and address complaints.  The incumbent ensures that programs are delivered within pre-approved parameters and that professional, business-like, quality customer service is provided to the department's clients.  Incumbent will perform SAP Timekeeping, Requisitioning and Reporting functions.  Supervision of staff may be required.

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Please be advised that job competitions for represented positions may be grieved by internal represented applicants. Should a selection grievance be filed, information from the competition file will be provided to the grievor's representative. Personal information irrelevant to the grievance and other information protected under legislation will be redacted.

We thank all who apply and advise that only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

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