Administrative Assistant for HR & Accounting

Who We Are

For more than 130 years The Salvation Army has served people in need in communities across Canada and Bermuda. Building on our roots as a world-wide Christian church each year we help more than 2 million people providing necessities such as food clothing and addition we support people experiencing unemployment addiction and family challenges. We continually adapt and innovate to meet emerging needs and live out our mission vision and values of hope service dignity and stewardship. As a faith- and values-based organization we hire and serve people of all backgrounds and walks of life - there is a place for everyone to belong here.

Mission Statement

The Salvation Army exists to share the love of Jesus Christ meet human needs and be a transforming influence in the communities of our world.

Job Description:

CRITICAL RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT:

• Communicates with DHQ/THQ Human Resources regarding Human Relations processes
• Communicates with THQ regarding payroll

Governance Boards and Councils: None

Internal: Staff members Crossroads Management Team and Social Committee team

External: Public

MANAGERIAL/Technical Leadership RESPONSIBILITY:

• Reports directly to: Business Manager.
• Direct reports for this position: None. May show others how to perform certain procedures.

FINANCIAL AND MATERIALS MANAGEMENT:

• No financial or materials management.
• May be authorized to handle small amounts of cash.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Typically works at Saskatoon Crossroads in an office.
• Some travel (under 10% of Time may be Required between Saskatoon Crossroads Bethany Home and Saskatoon Temple.

The above responsibilities must be performed in keeping with The Salvation Armys Mission Vision and Values in a professional manner upholding our code of conduct.

education and experience Qualifications:

Education Qualifications and Certifications:

• completion of a formal post-secondary/college program of one academic year

Experience and Skilled Knowledge Requirements

• Two years of prior related work experience including administrative experience and experience dealing with office equipment and tools.
• Some experience in Human Relations processes is preferred.

Skills and Capabilities:

• Excellent computer skills in Microsoft Office (Word Excel & Outlook) are essential
• Strong sense of Integrity and confidentiality with professional ethics and a balanced sense of fairness and flexibility.
• Demonstrates an ability to work independently and collaboratively with others
• Must be well-organized adaptable and professional.
• Must have a strong ability to handle confidential information appropriately be discreet and be diplomatic.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Respect and understanding of The Salvation Army its mission culture and values.
• Physical ability to carry out the demands of the position.
• Ability to lift weights of up to 20lbs on occasion
• Attention to detail problem solving and analytical skills.
• Background check consent.
• Education verification
• This position requires the successful candidate to have a valid drivers license and an acceptable drivers abstract. The successful candidate would have to provide proof upon being hired.

*This is a Fixed Term Temporary 10 weeks (estimate) position. Weekly scheduled hours: 37.5*

Compensation:

Placement in the salary range will be based on factors such as market conditions internal equity and candidate experience skills and qualifications relevant to the role.

The Salvation Army will provide reasonable accommodation upon request. Please email if you have a need for any accommodation and we will be pleased to discuss this with you.