Clerk B

The Newfoundland and Labrador Housing Corporation (NL Housing) is a crown corporation whose mandate is to develop and administer housing assistance policy and programs for the benefit of low to moderate income households throughout the province. As the largest landlord in the Province, NL Housing manages a portfolio of over 5,500 units province-wide. The services provided by NL Housing provide clients with access to safe, stable and affordable housing, which is essential to the social, financial, and physical well?being of individuals, families and communities. There is a wide range of housing needs across the province, from those facing homelessness or at risk of homelessness, to low income households needing assistance to pay rent or complete much?needed repairs on their homes. For more information on our programs and services, and strategic priorities, please visit our website www.nlhc.nl.ca.

Competition Number: 2024/25-007-300087P
Employment Type: Permanent
Department/Region: Finance
Location: Head Office, St. John's
Posting Status: External
Closing Date: May 14, 2024
Salary Scale: $41,605 to $45,827 per annum (CG-24 $22.86 to $25.18 per hour), 35-hour work week

Position Details

Context: The Finance Department is accountable for four main functions, including accounting, loans administration, corporate administration and property services. The accounting section oversees the controllership and treasury functions, including all financial and management reporting; internal controls; budget preparation, revision, and monitoring; provision of submissions to Treasury Board; and cash flow management. The loans administration section is responsible for the collection of homeowner repair and down payment loans, as well as the monitoring of affordable housing rent levels. The corporate administration section oversees the management of legal documents, fleet, insurance and claims, office equipment and supplies acquisition and supplier source list updating. The property services section administers all property and land holdings.

Duties: Maintains an inventory of office supplies and equipment; responsible for mail handling and sorting; receiving and arranging delivery of parcels and supplies, and courier services; spreadsheet input and maintenance in support of Clerk As; processes, files and controls requisitions for office supplies, and issues purchase orders if required; updates Tender Award Reporting System (TARS) List and source list; performs other clerical functions and duties needed to assist the Purchasing Manager, Fleet Manager and Building Custodial Supervisor as required.

Criteria

Screening Criteria:

• Completion of a college level diploma program in business/office practices (Equivalences may be considered)
• Experience in clerical work

Assessment Criteria:

• Knowledge of office administration practices
• Proficiency with business application software (Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook) and office procedures
• Proficiency with inventory control systems related to office supplies
• Organizational skills
• Ability to effectively exchange information
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to manage time and tasks
• Client service orientation

Conditions of Employment

Conditions of Offer:

• Acceptable Certificate of Conduct

Conditions of Acceptance:

Applicant Information

• This is a CUPE Local 1860 bargaining unit position and as per the Collective Agreement, applicants internal to the bargaining unit will be processed prior to other candidates.
• Newfoundland Labrador Housing values diversity in the workforce and is an equal opportunity employer.
• Newfoundland and Labrador Housing recognizes the need for work life balance and offers flexible work arrangements.
• Disability related accommodations are available upon request at any stage of the recruitment process by contacting recruitmentaccommodations@nlhc.nl.ca or by calling (709) 724-3002.
• Preference will be given to applicants who are legally entitled to work in Canada.
• Applications should be received prior to midnight Newfoundland Standard time on the closing day.
• The applicant is responsible for ensuring that the application submitted clearly demonstrates the required criteria. Applications that do not clearly demonstrate the required screening criteria will be screened out.
• The applicant is responsible for ensuring that the application includes accurate and current contact information, including phone number, mailing and e-mail addresses.
• All information submitted as part of this application must be factual, complete and current to date of submission. Successful applicants will be required to provide proof of stated credentials as part of the selection process.
• This competition may be used to fill future similar vacancies with NL Housing.
• Only successful applicants will be contacted for an interview.