Administrative Officer, Human Resources & Finance

Classification & Regular Hours

Hours per Week: 35

Salary Grade: 13

About Western

Since 1878, Western University has been committed to serving our communities through the pursuit of academic excellence and by providing students, faculty, and community members with life-long opportunities for intellectual, social, and cultural growth. We seek excellent students, faculty, and staff to join us in what has become known as the "Western Experience" - an opportunity to contribute to a better world through the development of new knowledge, new abilities, new connections, and new ways to make a difference.

About Us

ACVS supports researchers in their quest to discover solutions to the world’s most pressing challenges, while ensuring the highest standards of ethics and care in animal-based science.

Responsibilities

The Administrative Officer (Human Resources & Finance) will ensure the smooth and efficient coordination of financial and human resources operations within Animal Care & Veterinary Services, in consultation with the Manager, Administration & Finance. The role will provide guidance and support for a wide range of administrative, human resources, and financial functions and processes, and ensure they are carried out in compliance with all of Western's relevant administrative policies and procedures and relevant legislation. The role will coordinate and provide support for various human resources functions for staff in compliance with all collective and employee agreements, relevant legislation, and University policies and procedures, such as recruitment, performance management, leaves management, employee relations, etc. The role will also coordinate financial functions in adherence to relevant legislation, guidelines, and University policies and procedures, including supporting the preparation of financial reports and budgets, developing and analyzing revenue and expense models, and performing financial analysis.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate has a 4 year undergraduate degree in Business Management/Administration, Human Resources, Finance/Accounting, Management and Organizational Studies or related field, with courses taken in Finance/Accounting. They will have completed or are working towards a Certified Human Resources Professional (CHRP) and/or Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation. They have 3 years’ experience supporting human resources and financial functions in a large complex organization, including experience in a unionized environment. They have in-depth knowledge of financial budgeting principles and Human Resources principles and practices.

Western Values Diversity

The University invites applications from all qualified individuals. Western is committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace and welcomes applications from women, members of racialized groups/visible minorities, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation, and persons of any gender identity or gender expression.

Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require accommodations for interviews or other meetings, please contact Human Resources or phone 519-661-2194.

Please Note:

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those chosen for an interview will be contacted.