Assistant Finance Manager

Assistant Finance Manager

TERM - Full-time – to September 17 th , 2027

Salary: $94,757.21 ($52.06/hour, Step 1 of Step 5) DOE, based on 35 hours per week

TKC Wage scale 8

Closing Date: September 28, 2026

Reporting to the Finance Manager, the position will be the direct supervisor of the Finance Division team, will have main responsibility for some operations of the Division and will assist the Finance Manager in general administration of the Division.

The Manager is responsible for the overall financial management of the government, the supervision of the revenues and expenditure of TKC, and all matters relating to the implementation of the financial management policy of TKC. This position plays a key role in establishing and fulfilling the Department's mandate: to provide efficient, effective and quality financial services on a timely basis to Ta’an Kwäch’än Council and its entities in order to ensure financial accountability to TKC and its Citizens .

Required Qualifications (what we look for on your resume):

• Equivalent to a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in finance, accounting, economics, business administration, or a related field
• Related finance/accounting course work combined with three or more years of work in public accounting, government or large business/organization billing management, or fiscal management combined with two or more years of supervisory and administrative responsibility.
• First Nations Government work experience will be a strong asset.

Required knowledge and skills (what we will assess):

• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Work, Excel (spreadsheets production), etc.), general accounting software such as Sage and specialized software for financial management and statistics production (ASAP, etc.).
• Canadian Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (CGAAP)
• Finance and governmental accounting theory, concepts, procedures, and techniques
• Principles and practices of internal control and auditing Can prepare and administer large and complex budgets.
• Coordinating meetings.
• Supervisory and team management skills.
• Knowledge of Aboriginal rights and title and reconciliation.
• Knowledge of the TKC history, and Final and Self-government Agreements.
• Critical planning and scheduling abilities.
• Critical thinking with strong attention to detail
• Can work under pressure with fixed operational timelines
• · Statistical analysis of data
• Can communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing
• Awareness of First Nation Government (land claim and self-government agreements, TKC Constitution), and social issues affecting First Nations.
• Awareness of TKC history, culture, language, demographics, goals, and aspirations.
• Strong financial analysis skills and excellent staff management skills is a must.
• Oath of allegiance and secrecy,
• Conflict of interest declaration,
• Valid drivers’ license
• Security Clearance – Vulnerable Sector

Conditions of Employment:

As per the TKC Policy, preference will be given to those qualified TKC Citizens who self-identify in their cover letter/resume, although we encourage all who may be qualified to apply.

We thank all those who apply, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

All submissions to: [email protected]

Follow the link on TKC website for a complete job description.