Job Title

Accounts Receivable Clerk

Reports To

Accounting Supervisor

Saulteau First Nations Mission

We strive to be the Best Governed Nation, one that is proud, culturally strong and self-sufficient. As stewards of the land, we will ensure that the best sustainable practices are followed, now and in the future. We remain proudly determined.

Job Purpose
The Accounts Receivable Clerk processes and reconciles financial records and data relating to payments received by Saulteau First Nations (SFN) from tenants, members, and government departments. This role contributes to the stewardship of the financial records of Saulteau First Nations ensuring the long-term financial sustainability of the community.

Duties and Responsibilities
Accounts Receivable Administration
• Completes and reconciles the monthly bank statement, cross referencing cheques and posting monthly recurring transactions.
• Collects and deposits cash and cheques received at the administration desk and codes and posts to the appropriate accounts.
• Issues invoices for services rendered, reimbursements, mutual benefit agreements, rent and propane, maintaining accurate records of payments and any reimbursements.
• Reconciles tenant accounts with Adagio system. Reviews transactions for completeness and accuracy including coding and proper record keeping.
• Ensures that supporting signed agreements are on file for revenue sharing agreements.
• Preparation of the GST Public Service Bodies’ Rebate application.
• Provides professional customer service, accepting payments or providing refunds.
• Prepares statements or reports as required.
• Responds to customer inquiries, maintains good customer relations and solves problems, preparing and issuing statements and rent receipts as requested.
• Performs related clerical duties, such as word processing, maintaining filing and record systems, faxing and photocopying.

Other
While the Accounts Receivable Clerk is ultimately responsible for the above duties, it is expected that this position will eventually be cross trained in the other Finance Clerk positions, such as Accounts Payable, General Finance and Payroll.

Other cross trained duties may include:

• Purchase order creation, cheques, invoices, cheque requisitions and payroll processing.
• Performs other duties as required. Qualifications and Skills
• Minimum Diploma in Accounting; preference to Degree in Accounting.
• Formal accounting training (ie Accounting courses) with a minimum 2 years working experience in accounts receivable capacity.
• Experience in and have proven ability to do bank reconciliations.
• Experience with FN contracts and revenue sharing agreements is an asset.
• Current knowledge of generally accepted accounting rules, practices, tax laws, and reporting requirements.
• Effective communication skills with individuals at all levels of the organization
• Computer literacy and data entry experience, including effective working skills of MS Word, Excel and e-mail and Adagio accounting program.
• Must possess a high level of moral judgment for handling confidential information and monetary transactions.
• Able to work efficiently as a part of a team as well as independently.
• High level of critical and logical thinking, analysis, and/or reasoning to identify underlying principles, reasons, or facts.
• Good organizational, time management and prioritizing skills so incumbent is able to work well under pressure and meet set deadlines.
• Ability to interpret and implement company policies and procedures.
• Attention to detail in all areas of work.
• Criminal Records check. Work Conditions
• Work is performed primarily in the office with hours of work set as 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Thursdays.
• Extra time may be required during peak seasons including our annual audit.
• Manual dexterity required to use desktop computer and peripherals.

How to Apply
Please send your Resume and Cover Letter to jobs@saulteau.com on or before August 17, 2022.

Job Title
Community Health Representative (CHR)

Reports To
Operations Manager- Health Center Saulteau First Nations

Mission
We strive to be the Best Governed Nation, one that is proud, culturally strong and self-sufficient. As stewards of the land, we will ensure that the best sustainable practices are followed, now and in the future. We remain proudly determined.

Job Purpose

The Community Health Representative (CHR) works to improve the overall health of our Nation by ensuring members’ health needs are addressed. They coordinate and deliver community-based health promotion and prevention programs to achieve health through wellness.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Plans, coordinates and implements all the health promotion activities for the community, including, but not limited to: the baby welcoming, the health fair, men’s and women’s wellness events, diabetes awareness, healthy eating, food security and physical activity as part of wellness.
• Coordinates and delivers a wide range of community driven and culturally relevant health promotion and chronic disease prevention activities with the Health Care Nurse.
• Encourages and supports community initiatives and activities to facilitate greater community education, responsibility and involvement in health promotion.
• Plans, promotes, implements and evaluates community health education programs, including sexual health education, chronic disease, children’s oral health initiative (COHI), optometrists’ visits and other proactive health education programs.
• Keeps informed and up to date on health services and benefits provided by Saulteau First Nations, FNHA, Health Canada, and Treaty 8.
• Provides members with information on various health services and providers.
• Supports and advocates on behalf of members with external agencies such as local health care providers.
• Engages individual and community input in determining health care needs and relays this information to the Operation’s Manager for setting health care priorities and program delivery.
• Encourages and supports community initiatives which facilitate greater community responsibility and involvement in health care.
• Assists individuals and families to recognize their own health needs and encourages the taking of appropriate action to meet these needs.
• Manages and monitors budgets and expenditures relating to various CHR events and programs.

Other duties and responsibilities

• Oversees the annual planting, gardening, and maintenance of the community garden.
• Participates on various committees within the Nation.
• Cross trains in health centre reception and provides coverage. Qualifications and Skills
• Grade 12 or equivalent with health education background relevant to the position.
• Completion of Aboriginal Health Community Administration Program certificate considered an asset.
• Possesses cultural awareness and sensitivity.
• Ability to build trust, serve as a positive role model and maintain confidentiality.
• Demonstrate a healthy lifestyle and being a positive role model for the community.
• Experience with Microsoft Word and Outlook.
• Ability to write or complete required reports.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Valid driver’s license, and use of a reliable vehicle for work-related responsibility.
• Ability to pass a Vulnerable Sector Police Information Check.
• COVID -19 Vaccine is a requirement.

Work Conditions
• Work is performed primarily in the office with hours of work set as 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Thursdays.
• Travel may be required within SFN community and surrounding community.

How to Apply
Please send applications to jobs@saulteau.com on or before August 10, 2022.

Job Description
Community Counsellor

Reports To
Operations Manager-Health Center Role

Purpose

The Community Counsellor is responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of culturally appropriate prevention programming and activities which support the safety and wellbeing of First Nation children and their families. They provide counselling services aimed at family preservation; ultimately helping families at risk stay together in their community.
As a part of a multi-disciplinary team, the Community Counsellor will be on the front lines working with members of various ages, at differing stages of therapy, and facing varied risks. This role contributes to the betterment and well-being of SFN members through these programs. Saulteau First Nations Mission
We strive to be the Best Governed Nation, one that is proud, culturally strong, and self-sufficient. As stewards of the land, we will ensure that the best sustainable practices are followed, now and in the future. We remain proudly determined.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Identify and council members on a broad spectrum of areas, providing support to at-risk members on an ongoing basis based on established standards.
• Identifies and organizes treatment options. Advocates for clients on treatment plans and access to proper resources and completes appropriate paperwork.
• Provides one on one counselling support, or alternatively group counselling sessions for those struggling with, or seeking guidance on topics such as: • conflict resolution, fair fighting, and anger management • welcoming new children into the family, blended families, or positive co-parenting solutions • communication strategies and listening • parent-adolescent relationships, including positive family time and strategies
• Ensures consistent quality, accountability and high standards in all client support and education, including working with other health team members to develop models, procedures, and comprehensive frameworks of delivery.
• Maintains accurate and complete statistical records, both qualitative and quantitative for all clients, providing funders particularly First Nations Health Authority, with comprehensive details on programs offered.
• Maintains accurate and confidential case management files.
• Provides monthly reports to the Director of Health on departmental progress in the above areas.
• Evaluates all programs and services to assess their impact and success and makes needed changes and improvements as indicated.
• Liaises with hospitals, community agencies, health professionals, mental health workers, drug and alcohol counsellors, child, and family services.
• Budget’s time and resources as well as organizes programs that benefit the community.
• Monitors and manages expenditures and budgets for the various programs administered and providing monthly reporting and status updates to the Operations Manager at the SFN Health Centre.

Other Related Duties:
• Participates actively as a SFN representative in collaborative partner networks and in related community activities.
• Participates in SFN sponsored community events.
• Able and willing to do outreach as required.
• Provide coverage support for the other SFN Counsellors as needed.

Qualifications and Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Work or Nursing, with a certificate in counselling, or Registered Clinical Counsellor, Psychologist, or an equivalent combination of education & experience.
• Training and 2-3 years’ experience in mental health, childhood trauma, or addictions.
• Knowledge and experience in culturally appropriate programs and community-based service delivery.
• Experience and knowledge of health promotion, and community counselling.
• Able to respond to multi demands, conflict resolutions, and problem solving on a continuous basis in a professional manner, showing understanding, friendliness, courtesy, tact, empathy, and respect to others.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, plus strong negotiation skills.
• Ability to solve problems, make effective decisions, resolve conflicts, and manage time effectively.
• Ability to work independently as well as within a team environment.
• The ability to keep documents confidential.
• Valid BC Driver’s License.
• Vulnerable Sector Police Information Check. Work Conditions
• Some evening and weekend work may be necessary.
• Work is performed primarily in the office with hours of work set as 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Thursdays.
• Travel may be required within SFN community and surrounding community.
• Manual dexterity required to use desktop computer and peripherals.

How to Apply?
Please send applications to jobs@saulteau.com on or before August 10, 2022.