Administrative Assistant

St.Pierre Parish is a not for profit, religious organization serving the community of St-Pierre-Jolys and surrounding communities.

 

Responsibilities:

Your main responsibilities will be to maintain the proper functioning of the parish office for daily tasks, including publication of the weekly bulletin, and keeping of parish records. On a day-to-day basis, you will be expected to:

 

General

  • Welcoming people who come to the office
  • Respond to telephone, emails, or in-person communications and provide requested information
  • Receive donations or offerings brought to the office
  • Receive deliveries
  • Write letters, minutes, and forms as needed
  • Update the list of parishioners and volunteers
  • Receive and distribute mail
  • Ensure the maintenance of office equipment including photocopier, computers, and printers

 

Office

  • Place order for the office and parish including stationery, books, envelopes, hosts, candles, etc.
  • Classify correspondence and documents and ensure the organization of archives
  • Keep a register of keys for the church
  • Make entries and manage the register of masses and files for sacraments and funerals
  • Take care of preparations for baptisms, weddings and funeral celebrations
  • Preparation and distribution of the parish bulletin
  • Prepare schedules for events, liturgical celebrations, and confessions
  • Prepare and provide baptism and marriage certificates according to the obligations and requests
  • Prepare and distribute documents to be delivered internally and externally
  • Prepare for the meetings of the deanery
  • Take part, as needed, in meetings organized by the parish, the deanery, or the diocese

 

Finance

  • Process accounts payable and receivable including salaries and rents
  • Account for all income and expenses using QuickBooks software
  • Reconcile bank accounts monthly
  • Prepare a monthly financial report to be presented at Economic Affairs Council meetings
  • Prepare tax receipts for donors
  • Prepare annual reports for the diocese and for parishioners
  • Prepare and submit any report required by the government including T4, T4A, and T3010
  • Prepare, in collaboration with the Economic Affairs Council, the annual financial budget

To achieve this, you will be working independently under the instruction and guidance of the pastor, as well as the Economic Affairs Council.

 

Requirements and Qualifications:

Work is done primarily at the Parish office in St-Pierre-Jolys. The hours of work will be specified according to an agreement between the pastor and the Economic Affairs Council; provisionally, the office is open Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 7:00am to 3:00pm. The candidate should have the following qualifications:

  • Front desk experience
  • Knowledge of Word, Excel, Outlook, and Quickbooks
  • Bilingual – Excellent knowledge of French and English, both spoken and written
  • Strong communication skills, verbal and written
  • Ability to work independently and as a team
  • Knowledge of the life of a parish

 

How to Apply:

  • Applications may be submitted by mail or email no later than August 1, 2025
  • By Mail : St.Pierre Parish, Box 290, St.Pierre-Jolys, MB, R0A 1V0
  • Telephone : 204-433-7438 or Diane 204-712-0252
  • Email : dianecdupuis@gmail.com

The Rural Municipality of De Salaberry invites applications for the position of Finance Officer. This is a permanent full-time position (35 hours/week). De Salaberry is a designated bilingual community and as such fluency in both French and English is a requirement for this position.

Job Summary:

Reporting to the Chief Administrative Officer, the Finance Officer will direct the overall operation of the financial matters for the municipality. This includes, but is not limited to, managing bank accounts, deposits, transfers, property taxes, general ledger, journal entries, payroll, payables, receivables, financial reporting, maintain and analyze the capital asset records in accordance with the Public Sector Accounting Board Standards for Tangible Capital Assets, maintaining files and records for same, supervision and direction of office staff when required, assisting the general public when required. The ideal candidate should be familiar with audits, invoicing and budget preparations and have excellent organizational skills and be able to handle time-sensitive tasks.

Qualifications:

  • Preference will be given to candidates with an accounting designation (CPA) or a business degree majoring in accounting.
  • A minimum of five years related experience.
  • Municipal or related accounting/financial/auditing experience would be an asset.
  • Have or willing to obtain the CMMA (Certificate in Manitoba Municipal Administration) designation.
  • Thorough knowledge of financial planning.
  • Strong working knowledge of computerized accounting systems.
  • Advanced skills in all Microsoft Office applications (Excel, PowerPoint, Word), email and internet.
  • Experience using financial software.
  • Excellent communications skills (written and oral) in both French and English.
  • Excellent analytical, organizational and problem-solving skills.
  • Strong time management skills.
  • Strong ethics, with an ability to manage confidential data.
  • Ability to work in a small office environment.
  • Ability to work well with the general public.

 

The Rural Municipality of De Salaberry offers a competitive salary with a comprehensive benefits package.

The position shall remain open until filled. Applications will be reviewed as they are received.

Please submit your resume including references in confidence to:

Apply to:
RM of De Salaberry
Box 40
St. Pierre-Jolys, Manitoba R0Z 1V0
Email: cao@rmdesalaberry.mb.ca

The RM of De Salaberry thanks all applicants for their interest in this position, however, only those individuals considered for an interview will be contacted.