Finance Clerk at Dalhousie University

Position Information

Position Title Finance Clerk
Department/Unit Printing Services
Location Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
Posting Number S184-25
Employee Group NSGEU Local 77
Position Type Regular, On-Going
Duration of Contract (if applicable)
Employment Type Full Time
Full-time Equivalency (FTE) 1.0
Salary $25.89 - $32.77 per hour ($47,119- $59,644 per annum, 35 hours per week)
Classification C5
Provisional Statement This is a provisional classification. Formal regular review classification procedures may be initiated at any time by the incumbent or supervisor after the incumbent has worked a minimum of six months in the role
About Dalhousie University Dalhousie University is Atlantic Canada’s leading research-intensive university and a driver of the region’s intellectual, social and economic development. Located in the heart of Halifax, Nova Scotia, with an Agricultural Campus in Truro/Bible Hill, Dalhousie is a truly national and international university, with more than half of our almost 21,000 students coming from outside of the province. Our 6,000 faculty and staff foster a vibrant, purpose-driven community, that celebrated 200 years of academic excellence in 2018
Job Summary Printing Services is an Ancillary Services unit that provides cost effective, timely and high quality print-related services in support of Dalhousie’s teaching, learning and research activities. Reporting to the Manager of Printing Services, the Finance Clerk provides administrative financial support to the unit
Key Responsibilities

• Prepare Dalhousie and NS Health order trackers for the production team, to include all necessary formatting for monthly upload and to allow for daily updating, sorting and reviewing for order status in each workflow by the production team.
• Assign prices to NS Health orders and follow up with customers regarding orders sent with incomplete information or missing print files.
• Prepare monthly feed upload files for internal Dalhousie customers, and summary billing files and invoices for external customers. Follow up on overdue invoices.
• Review end of day reports from the cash register, payment card terminal, DalCard terminal, and eprint and enter information into monthly sales and deposit trackers.
• Review supplier invoices and statements for accuracy, verify receipt of product and ensure payment in a timely manner.
• Complete regular review of the unit’s financials, checking for discrepancies and resolving, escalating when necessary. Generate reports and calculate/compile business performance stats for Dalhousie and NS Health.

Note Due to operational requirements, the successful applicant is required to work in-person on campus
Required Qualifications

• Business/Administrative Professional program with three to five years’ relevant experience (or an equivalent combination of training and experience).
• Computer proficiency, including Microsoft Office and other Microsoft programs.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Skills to multi-task, demonstrate initiative, work independently, as well as in a team environment.
• Strong attention to detail, and the ability to adapt and prioritize tasks.

Assets

• Experience working in the print industry.
• Familiarity with QuickBooks, or similar accounting software applications.

Job Competencies The successful candidate is expected to demonstrate proficiency in Dalhousie’s core and leadership competencies, in particular:

• Respect & Inclusion
• Adaptability
• Knowledge & Thinking Skills
• Communication
• Service

Additional Information Dalhousie University supports a healthy and balanced lifestyle. Our total compensation package includes a defined benefit pension plan, health and dental plans, a health spending account, an employee and family assistance program and a tuition assistance program.
Application Consideration Bargaining unit employees (NSGEU local 77) are given priority consideration and will be notified on the status of their application following assessment. All other applications will be considered when there is no qualified candidate from the bargaining unit.

We sincerely appreciate all applications and note that only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted directly by the hiring department or People and Culture
Diversity Statement Dalhousie University commits to achieving inclusive excellence through continually championing equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility. The university encourages applications from Indigenous Peoples of Turtle Island (especially Mi’kmaq), persons of Black/African descent (especially African Nova Scotians), and members of other racialized groups, persons with disabilities, women, persons identifying as members of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities, and all candidates who would contribute to the diversity of our community. In accordance with our Employment Equity Policy, preference will be given in hiring processes to candidates who self-identify as members of one or more of the equity-deserving groups listed above. For more information, including details related to our Employment Equity Policy and Plan and definitions of equity-deserving groups please visit www.dal.ca/hiringfordiversity

If you require any support for the purpose of accommodation, such as technical aids or alternative arrangements, please let us know of these needs and how we can be of assistance. Dalhousie University is committed to ensuring all candidates have full, fair, and equitable participation in the hiring process. Our complete Accommodation Policy can be viewed here
Posting Detail Information

Number of Vacancies 1
Open Date 11/10/2025
Close Date 11/18/2025
Open Until Filled No
Special Instructions to Applicant
Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting https://dal.peopleadmin.ca/postings/19614