The Creston Community Forest (CCF) is seeking a permanent part-time Office Administrator who will complete the administrative and bookkeeping duties for the company. The CCF is a not-for-profit company that has operated in the Creston Valley since 1997. Governed by a ten-person Board of Directors, the CCF is committed to sustainable forest management.
Candidate and Responsibilities
You are someone who understands the importance of being part of a professional and highly functioning workplace and possess a strong ability to interact positively with staff, board members and contractors. You are passionate about the community in which you live and work. Reporting to the Forest Manager, you will be responsible for:
Full cycle accounting in QuickBooks Desktop – maintaining account payables and receivables, payroll, completing quarterly GST returns, remittance of payroll source deductions, maintaining log scale records, year-end accounting preparation and the generation of financial reports.
Administrative tasks – answering phones, preparing monthly board meeting packages and responding to company e-mails.
Qualifications and Experience
Preference will be given to someone with the following qualifications and attributes:
Post-secondary degree or diploma in Business Administration or Accounting.
Previous office administration experience.
Previous accounting experience, preferably in QuickBooks Desktop.
Strong written and communication skills.
Accountable, well-organized and professional when dealing with staff, board members, contractors and the public.
Self- motivated and forward thinking.
Knowledge of the forestry industry is an asset but not required.
Hours of work will be 20-24 hours per week. Compensation for this position will commensurate your level of experience and be competitive with current industry standards ($29-34.00 /hour) .
The CCF has a matching RRSP program and provides full employee benefits.
Application Process
The closing date for this job advertisement is March 3, 2025. Applicants can email a cover letter and resume with ‘CCF Office Admin’ in the subject line to: dgratton@crestoncf.com. If you wish to submit your application in person, our office is located at 121 Northwest Blvd. Both your cover letter and resume must clearly indicate how you meet the qualifications listed above. We thank all who apply but only those selected for consideration will be contacted.