In accordance with the Mission, Vision and Values, and strategic directions of BC Emergency Health Services, patient care and safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone at BC Emergency Health Services, and as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all patient and employee safety aspects of this position.
Reporting to the Manager, this position participates as a member of the team which supports the delivery of patient care on behalf of BCEHS. The Administrative Finance Clerk provides variety of office administration, and financial support services for Managers/Directors in their respective area including, accounts payable, reconciling account balances, assisting in the review and preparation of financial documents, tracking and maintaining data, booking meetings and travel, producing reports and correspondence, as well as maintaining filing systems and databases.
Duties/Accountabilities:
1. Generates, reviews, or amends financial documentation (invoices, miscellaneous requisitions, etc.), ensures appropriate approvals (i.e. goods and services and expense authority signatures), issues documents to parties such as the contractors or vendors.
2. Reviews and verifies invoices as well as other financial documents such as travel claims/vouchers/credit card purchases, personal reimbursements, and petty cash claims for accuracy and completeness (i.e. goods and services received signature; backup documents, correct rates, prices and charges, etc.), and makes changes as required. Codes or checks codes, obtains necessary signatures/approvals, and forwards to the appropriate body for payment or reimbursement.
3. Monitors expenditures against approved budget limits and provides financial information to the Managers and Director on year-to-date expenditures including commitments such as invoices and purchase orders; identifies issues and advises the Manager of same; records and tracks month end accrual information from vendors for the department.
4. Performs administrative duties such as responding to inquiries, screening incoming materials, sorting, prioritizing, logging, and distributing incoming/outgoing correspondence. Responds to financial queries and problems such as delayed or duplicate payments, rate changes and recording errors. Investigates issues, initiates corrective action and follows up.
5. Provides financial support/reconciles accounts such as accounts payable, coding and processing business expense forms and invoices, issuing and reconciling purchase orders and card expenditures; checks accuracy and completeness of financial documentation
6. Facilitates effective triaging of correspondence, determination of appropriate action, and timely follow up as appropriate
7. Maintains office and department supplies according to pre-determined re-order levels and arranges for maintenance/repair of equipment.
8. Produces reports, correspondence, presentation materials, spreadsheets, and memos. Maintains and updates various computer databases.
9. Generates standard and adhoc reports as required. Provides assistance in researching and compiling data for specialized reports or issues and/or creates spreadsheets to track data as required.
10. Generates and completes procurement forms for supplies, services, and equipment for the department. Ensures appropriate approvals (e.g. goods and services and expense authority signatures), issues and/or directly submits via online ordering system.
11. Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
Education, Training and Experience
Grade 12, successful completion of a recognized accounting course and two years’ recent related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
Skills and Abilities
i. Ability to keyboard at 45 w.p.m
ii. Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
iii. Ability to deal with others effectively
iv. Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position
v. Ability to organize work
vi. Ability to operate related equipment
What we bring
Every PHSA employee enables the best possible patient care for our patients and their families. Whether you are providing direct care, conducting research, or making it possible for others to do their work, you impact the lives of British Columbians today and in the future. That’s why we’re focused on your care too – offering health, wellness, development programs to support you – at work and at home.
Join one of BC’s largest employers with province-wide programs, services and operations – offering vast opportunities for growth, development, and recognition programs that honour the commitment and contribution of all employees.
-Access to professional development opportunities through our in-house training programs, including +2,000 courses, such as our San’yas Indigenous Cultural Safety Training course, or Core Linx for Leadership roles.
-Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including municipal pension plan, and psychological health & safety programs and holistic wellness resources.
-Annual statutory holidays (13) with generous vacation entitlement and accruement.
-PHSA is a remote work friendly employer, welcoming flexible work options to support our people (eligibility may vary, depending on position).
-Access to WorkPerks, a premium discount program offering a wide range of local and national discounts on electronics, entertainment, dining, travel, wellness, apparel, and more.
Job Type: Regular, Full-Time
Wage: $27.56 / Hour
Start date: March 09, 2026
Location: Keating/Saanichton
Hours of Work: 0800-1624 (Mon to Fri)
Internal Closing date: Feb 5, 2026 / External Closing date: Feb 12, 2026
What we do
The Provincial Health Services Authority (PHSA) plans, manages and evaluates specialized health services with the BC health authorities to provide equitable and cost-effective health care for people throughout the province. Our values reflect our commitment to excellence and include: Respect people – Be compassionate – Dare to innovate – Create equity – Be courageous.
Learn more about PHSA and our programs: jobs.phsa.ca/programs-and-services
PHSA is committed to anti-racism and equity in our hiring and employment practices. With learning and compassion, we are addressing existing inequities and barriers throughout our systems. PHSA is seeking to create a diverse workforce and to establish an inclusive and culturally safe environment. We invite applications and enquiries from all people, particularly those belonging to the historically, systemically, and/or persistently excluded groups identified under the B.C. Human Rights Code.
One of PHSA’s North Star priorities is to eradicate Indigenous-specific racism, which includes ongoing commitments to Indigenous recruitment and employee experience as well as dismantling barriers to health care employment at every level. We welcome Indigenous individuals to apply and/or contact the Sanya’k?ula Team (Indigenous Recruitment & Employee Experience) for support at indigenous.employment@phsa.ca.
ndigenous-specific anti-racism initiatives are rooted in addressing the unique forms of discrimination, historical and ongoing injustices, and exclusion faced by Indigenous peoples. These initiatives align with an Indigenous rights-based approach, recognizing the inherent rights and title of BC First Nations and self-determination of all First Nations, Inuit and Métis communities. PHSA is mandated to uphold legislative obligations and provincial commitments found in the foundational documents including the Truth & Reconciliation Commission’s Calls to Action (2015), In Plain Sight (2020), BC's Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (2019), United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP), Reclaiming Power and Place Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women & Girls Calls for Justice (2019), the Declaration Act Action Plan and Remembering Keegan: A First Nations Case Study.
ATTN: PHSA Employees:
To be considered as a PHSA employee (internal applicant) for this position, you must apply online via your internal profile at internaljobs.phsa.ca
Please note the internal job posting will no longer be accessible after the expiry date of February 05, 2026. If the internal job posting has expired, please contact the Internal Jobs Help Desk and advise that you would like to be considered as a late internal applicant for this position. Please do not apply for the external job posting.
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Everyone Welcome
BC Emergency Health Services?provides provincial emergency medical care and patient transfer services to every community in British Columbia.
We are excited to invite applications from everyone and encourage members of equity-deserving groups to apply, such as Indigenous Peoples, Black People, Members of Racialized Groups or Visible Minorities, Persons with Disabilities, and Members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ Communities.
Whenever possible, we are happy to provide accommodations to people with disabilities during the recruitment, assessment and selection processes. If you require assistance or accommodations due to a disability, please contact us at (include respective TA general inbox).
We are also committed to advancing cultural safety by increasing Indigenous workforce representation and ensuring that we have Indigenous Peoples at all levels of the organization.
We strive to create just and equitable health systems and structures that continuously provide fair outcomes. We are committed to recruiting, developing, and supporting the success of a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve.
