Organization: Ecology North http://www.ecologynorth.ca
Location: Yellowknife, Northwest Territories
Terms of Employment: Full-time, 6 Month contract term (likely to be extended)
Starting date: late November / early December 2014
Ecology North (EN) is a local grassroots environmental non-profit
organization. We have eight staff, and a busy office in downtown
Yellowknife. The EN of
fice is a hive of activity; there is always lots
going on, a good vibe, and great people. We offer rewarding and
interesting work and a fun office environment.
Ecology North is looking for a dynamic, energetic, independent person
to work as the Administrative Coordinator and in-house bookkeeper. The
Coordinator will be responsible for ensuring that the office runs
smoothly and will contribute to diverse environmental initiatives in
the realms of local food production, climate change, water, solid
waste management and public education.
The successful candidate will be an experienced administrator, with a
keen interest in the environment. They will have excellent
multi-tasking and public communication skills and will be proficient
with the computer and general office equipment. Bookkeeping skills
will be a requirement for the job, as will proficiency in Simply
Accounting.
The Administrative Coordinator’s tasks will include:
Office Administration:
• Answering phones
• Coordinating the weekly Ecology North Newsletter
• General administrative duties
• Maintaining stationary and other supplies
• Coordinating EN services such as: plate rental and vermicomposting
• Contributing to general Ecology North public education and outreach events
• Encouraging and facilitating good filing practices
• Supporting project staff when required
• Facilitating communications and volunteer duties with the EN board
• Maintaining up to date membership, volunteer, and EN News distribution lists
• Facilitating and encouraging staff to maintain a clean and organized
office environment
• Update website and social media on a regular basis
• General filing duties
Bookkeeping:
Maintain monthly bookkeeping and financial reporting for all aspects
of Ecology North including:
• Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable
• Payroll and employee benefits
• Bank Reconciliations
• Financial Reporting for Ecology North and funding bodies as per
contribution and funding agreements
• Work with budgets and project accounting
• Work cooperatively with Ecology North staff and board and/or
auditors to ensure procedures and reporting systems follow good
accounting standards
Skills Required:
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Excellent planning and project management skills
• Excellent computer literacy skills, including word processing,
spreadsheets and simply accounting
• Bookkeeping skills
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize work in a fast-paced environment
• Experience with website maintenance and social media
• A successful track record of planning, organizing, carrying out and
evaluating public workshops and events
• Ability to facilitate education sessions with youth or adults
• Ability to work effectively in teams as well as independently with
minimal supervision
• A valid drivers license is an asset but not required
Aptitudes:
• Enjoy working with a wide variety of people, including adults and
children (criminal records check will be a requirement of the job)
• Be able to work occasional evening and weekend hours with notice
• Be self-directed and independent,
• Be a cheerful voice and face of Ecology North
• Have a keen interest in the environment
• Have an attention to detail
Educational Background and Experience:
A university or college degree with courses in bookkeeping, finance,
or communication would be beneficial. At least two years of work
experience and/or a combination of education and experience.
To apply, please submit your resume and letter of introduction by
November 7th, 2014 to:
Ecology North
Attention: Craig Scott
5013 51st Street
Yellowknife, NT X1A 1S5
(867) 873-6019
Craig@ecologynorth.ca
