Assistant Finance Clerk - Casual

Title: Assistant Finance Clerk

Employee Working Location: In-person (Saint John, NB)

Employment Status: Casual Part-time

The Canadian Red Cross (Red Cross) – an inspirational not for profit organization, helps people and communities in Canada and around the world in times of need and supports them in strengthening their resilience. As a Canada’s Best Employers 2026 , we are committed to having an accessible, diverse, inclusive, and barrier-free work environment.

The Assistant Finance Clerk supports the processing of donations and donor data, contributing directly to the integrity of the Red Cross’s financial records and donor reporting.

Working within established procedures, this role performs high-volume data entry, batch processing, deposit preparation, and record maintenance within CRC systems (e.g., donor management platforms).

In this role, you will :

• Support the accurate and timely processing of donations and donor information within CRC systems, ensuring data integrity and adherence to established procedures
• Prepare and reconcile donation batches and bank deposits, validating completeness and accuracy of supporting documentation
• Maintain and update donor records and data files, including supporting large-volume data uploads and data quality checks
• Provide general clerical and administrative support to the finance and philanthropy teams, including reporting and responding to routine inquiries
• Identify and flag discrepancies, ensuring issues are resolved or escalated as appropriate
• Contribute to continuous improvement of processes and documentation to enhance efficiency and accuracy
• Collaborate with team members to support consistent, high-quality service delivery
• Adhere to CRC policies, procedures, and data handling and compliance requirements
• Support broader organizational priorities, including emergency response activities, as required

What We Are Looking For

• 1–2 years of experience in a data processing, clerical, or finance support role
• Post-secondary diploma/certificate (1–2 years) or equivalent experience
• Strong data entry skills with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Basic understanding of financial processes and data accuracy controls
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (especially Excel)
• Ability to follow standardized procedures and resolve routine issues
• Strong organizational and time management skills in a high-volume environment
• Clear communication skills and a collaborative, service-oriented approach
• French proficiency will be seen as an asset

Working Conditions

• Work is performed in a clean, office-based environment in Saint John, NB
• Role requires sustained concentration, attention to detail, and meeting time-sensitive deadlines
• No direct supervisory responsibility
• May be required to support CRC emergency operations, where needed
• Applicants must be eligible to work in Canada
• As we work with and support people (managers, colleagues, beneficiaries/customers, volunteers, donors and external partners) and communities in Canada and around the world, applicants whose first language is not English may be required to perform the responsibilities of the role in English.
• Eligibility to work in Canada: At this time, we welcome applications from candidates eligible to work in Canada. If you are not a citizen or permanent resident of Canada, we encourage you to carefully review your visa to find out whether you are eligible to work in the job you are considering applying for. Refer to our FAQ for more information.
• If you are selected for this role, you will be required to complete a successful pre-employment screening process which includes a satisfactory Enhanced Police Information Check (E-PIC).