JOB: Vancouver, BC – UBC Farm, HR & Finance Assistant

Posted by JoHana Harcourt on October 12, 2023

UBC Farm in Vancouver, BC is seeking a HR & Finance Assistant!

ABOUT UBC Farm

The Centre for Sustainable Food Systems (CSFS) comprises the research, teaching and cultivation activities at the UBC Farm, as well as sustainable food systems research and teaching that takes place elsewhere, be it across UBC campus, British Columbia, Canada, or around the globe. CSFS associate members work on the development of innovations in agroecosystem management for food security and ecosystem services, while honouring, respecting, and protecting diverse ecosystems and knowledge pathways within Indigenous and agrarian food systems.

Housed under the Faculty of Land and Food Systems, the UBC Farm has thrived since 2001 thanks to the UBC students, faculty and staff who worked tirelessly to demonstrate the need for a dedicated site for food systems learning, research, and food cultivation at UBC. The CSFS was established in 2011 to further this aim as the academic home for the UBC Farm, with a vision to spur innovation from field to fork to achieve resilient, thriving, and socially just food systems for all. The CSFS supports collaborative research, teaching and learning opportunities for UBC students, faculty, and staff as well as local and international academic and community partners.

DESIRED QUALITIES

  • High school graduation, plus one year of related post-secondary education, plus three years of relevant accounting experience, or an equivalent combination of education and related experience.
  •  Willingness to respect diverse perspectives, including perspectives in conflict with one’s own
  • Demonstrates a commitment to enhancing one’s own awareness, knowledge, and skills related to equity, diversity, and inclusion

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience with FMIS and financial procedures is preferable. Computer experience required e.g., Outlook, MS Word, MS Excel.
  • Effective oral and written communication, interpersonal, analytical, problem-solving and organizational skills. Ability to prioritize work, meet deadlines, multitask and work effectively under pressure. Ability to exercise tact and discretion. Ability to maintain accuracy and attention to detail. Ability to work independently and in a team environment.

JOB TASKS

The HR & Finance Assistant is responsible for providing HR and financial support for the Centre for Sustainable Food Systems at UBC Farm (CSFS) and acts as the front-line person in responding to day-to-day inquiries. The Assistant will be responsible for tasks such as preparing and verifying staff and student appointment forms, time sheets, tracking vacation and sick time, processing and tracking requisitions, journal vouchers, travel requisitions, and revenue streams for the CSFS. We encourage all qualified candidates to apply.

JOB DETAILS

Term: Part-time, ongoing

Hours per week: 20-25

Wage: CUPE 2950 Salaried. Compensation Range: $2493.60 to $2554.80 CAD Monthly

TO APPLY

Please send resume and Cover letter to csfs.hr-finance@ubc.ca

Deadline to apply: October 18, 2023

When applying, please mention you saw this posting at youngagrarians.org

LEARN MORE ABOUT UBC Farm

Website: http://www.ubcfarm.ubc.ca

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