Research Financial Assistant - Jobs in Lindsay, ON

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What Are We AboutFleming is located in the heart of the Kawartha Lakes Region in Central Ontario... a beautiful place to live and work, surrounded by natural beauty and a mere 90 minutes north-east of Toronto. The College’s 6,800 full-time and 10,000 part-time students, including hundreds of international students from countries around the world, attend at campus locations in Peterborough, Lindsay, Haliburton and Cobourg. Fleming offers more than 100 full-time programs in Environmental and Natural Resource Sciences, Fine Arts, General Arts and Science, Technology, Skilled Trades, Community Development, Health, Business, and Justice as well as other Continuing Education courses.We are also extremely proud of our more than 73,000 Fleming alumni who are contributing to their communities in the region, across the province and around the world.Who Are We:The Office of Applied Research and Innovation (OARI) infuses applied research culture across Fleming College through education, seeking and acquiring funding opportunities, developing partnerships locally, provincially, nationally and internationally and advocating the value of research in an applied learning environment.What This Position is About:Reporting to the Manager, Office of Applied Research & Innovation (OARI), this position plays a pivotal role in supporting the financial operations of the OARI, and works closely with the Research Grants Financial Officer in supporting the financial administration of all research grants at the college, including to but not limited to the Centre for Advancement of Water & Wastewater Technologies (CAWT), the Centre for Innovative Aquaculture Production (CIAP) and the Centre for Advancement in Mechatronics & Industrial Internet of Things (CAMIIT).This role is responsible for supporting procuremtn for large infrastructure projects and all asset management tracking for OARI, including preparation, submission and tracking of low dollar value RSFQs. As well, this position is responsible for tracking all assets of the research division.This position will also be responsible for coordinating the day to day financial and payroll transactions of the research office, in accordance with various deadlines, including invoices for payment through Visa, cash expenses and purchase requisitions as well as payroll contracts, timesheets for a variable number of administrators, faculty researchers, research technologists/technicians and students.This position may be working fully or partially remotely. All employees are periodically required on campus. Fleming College’s COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement Policy requires that all employees be vaccinated for COVID-19 to be permitted on campus or any Fleming worksite. Please review the policy prior to applying to this position.For More Information:For a complete job description, please refer to the document found here: Job DescriptionExplore what Fleming College has to offer and the beautiful communities we are surrounded by. Check out Life@Fleming.What We Are Looking For:

• 2-year diploma in Accounting and/or Business Administration
• 3 years of experience processing financial transactions and associated administrate tasks, including the use of spreadsheets (Excel)
• Proficiency in a variety of software including but not limited to Excel, Word, Outlook, Internet browsing applications, Webex, Zoom and Microsoft Teams
• Experience interpreting various federal and provincial research funding guidelines is preferred
• Experience with formal public sector procurement process and BPS legislation and asset tracking
• Specifications and technical writing ability
• Experience with international travel, currency & customs
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Must be able to maintain confidentiality and demonstrate tact and diplomacy at all times
• Must have strong communication and interpersonal skills and be able to function professionally and efficiently in stressful situations
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize tasks, proactively analyze and anticipate issues, effectively solve problems in a timely manner and exercise sound judgment.
• Effective team player (with multiple teams) with a commitment to quality improvement processes.
• Ability to work with significant autonomy.
• Ability to multi-task.
• Ability to work in a high-pressure environment with constantly changing priorities
• Strong attention to detail
• Training in Broader Public Sector Procurement

Please Note – SupportInternal candidates will receive first consideration in accordance with our Full Time Support Staff Collective Agreement. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Thank you for your interest in joining the Fleming College family.How To ApplyInternal Candidates can apply by going here: My Self Service > Recruiting > Careers or My Campus > Career OpportunitiesExternal candidate can apply by visiting our website: http://www.FlemingCollege.ca/Careers.Equity, Diversity & InclusionFleming College is committed to building diverse, equitable, inclusive, and accessible learning and working environments. We welcome those who would contribute to the further diversification of our Staff, our Faculty and our Administration including, but not limited to, women, racialized persons, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity to apply.We believe in and promote the rights of all persons with disabilities and commit to ensuring accommodations available throughout the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process to applicants with disabilities. If selected to participate in the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process, please inform our Human Resources staff of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require to ensure your equal participation. To obtain a copy of this document in another format please e-mail HR@flemingcollege.ca.Quick Apply

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