Careers

About the Role

​​Reporting to the Finance Manager, this full-time position of Junior Accountant will include a variety of primary responsibilities that include supporting month-end processes, maintenance of accounts payable and receivable and various daily administrative tasks.

What You Will Be Doing

• Supporting the accounting department by providing accurate and timely financial information, including:
  • Month-end accounting and bank reconciliations.
  • Maintaining payable and receivable accounts using Sage accounting software.
  • Processing employee expense reimbursement requests.
  • Preparing monthly cost allocation journal entries.
• Communicating and following-up on financial matters with customers, suppliers, employees and other departments.
• Preparing, examining and analyzing accounting records and other financial reports to assess accuracy, completeness and conformance to reporting and procedure standards.
• Creating, updating and communicating accounting policies, processes and procedures.
• Working with the CFO and other finance team members to ensure the integrity of all financial information, reports, including accounts payable, accounts receivable and others.
• Other duties as assigned.

What You Will Need

• A diploma in accounting or related education is required.
• Minimum of 1 year experience in bookkeeping, accounts payable and/or account receivable required.
• Previous experience with Sage, considered an asset.
• Proficient computer skills including use of Microsoft Office Suite.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills with the ability to prioritize, negotiate, and work with a variety of internal and external stakeholders.
• Very strong attention to detail.

Work environment

• Remote work, mostly from a home office.
• Office hours are 8:00am – 5:00pm, Monday to Friday with some flexibility in start and end times.

Compensation & Benefits

• The wage range for this position is between $24.00-27.00 per hour.
• Extended health & dental benefits and paid sick time also included.

Application Information:

If this dynamic opportunity within a growing organization while working from home sounds like a great fit for you, please apply with your resume and cover letter to here.

This posting will remain open until filled.

We look forward to hearing from you and connecting with you!

Barkley Project Group is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusive, barrier free recruitment and selection processes. If contacted for an employment opportunity, please advise if you require accommodation. We thank all those who apply but only those applicants who are selected for an interview will be contacted.

It is our preference to hire persons with experience living in or working within Indigenous communities. We encourage applicants to share their level of experience in this regard during the hiring process (cover letter/resume/interview).

JOB SUMMARY
We are seeking an experienced Permitting Specialist to join our growing Geothermal team in Nanaimo, BC. The successful candidate will report to the Geothermal Department Lead and will be responsible for managing the permitting process for current and upcoming Geothermal projects across jurisdictions of western and northern Canada.

RESPONSIBILITIES
• Lead the development of regulatory permitting applications in collaboration with internal and external project team members
• Prepare, review, and manage federal, provincial, territorial, and municipal environmental assessments, permits, licenses and approvals
• Develop, compile, manage and track documentation for the application of permits and licenses
• Navigate and maintain online regulatory systems as required by various regulatory authorities
• Develop and maintain effective relationships with external parties, including regulatory agencies, Indigenous communities, and stakeholders
• Proactively identify, coordinate, and advance consultation (at times, in person) requirements with Indigenous communities, industry and other key stakeholders
• Provide advice to clients for obtaining federal, provincial, territorial and municipal environmental assessments, permits, licenses and approvals
• Identify major project permitting risks and develop appropriate mitigation measures to ensure permits and approvals are secured

OUR IDEAL CANDIDATE
• A degree/diploma in an environmental discipline (or equivalent years of experience)
• A minimum of 5 years of experience in a permitting role for projects in Western Canada
• An in-depth knowledge of federal, provincial, territorial, and local government permitting
• Proven experience in all stages of the regulatory permitting processes in industries such as mining, pipelines, oil and gas, infrastructure, and renewable energies with Western Canada
• Experience and comfort with digital regulatory management platforms
• Experience with BC Oil and Gas Commission processes is an asset
• Working knowledge of GIS is considered an asset
• An attitude of patience and adaptability in with working amongst newly developing processes
• Experience working with Indigenous leadership and communities in British Columbia
• An in-depth knowledge of Indigenous history, culture, and governance
• A motivated, self-starter with the ability to work independently as well as part of a team
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Excellent organizational and coordination skills
• Strong technical writing skills
• A valid driver’s license and access to transportation
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office suite
• Legally entitled to work in Canada

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

Location: Nanaimo, BC

Salary: $70,000-80,000 per year

Benefits: Eligible for extended health benefits after completion of 3-month probationary period

Work Arrangement: Hybrid (We offer remote work arrangements but also encourage employee interaction at our Nanaimo office)

Travel: Travel to communities across BC and the Yukon, including remote communities, will be required.

Deadline to apply: October 14th, 2022

As per s.42 of the BC Human Rights Code, preference may be given to Indigenous applicants.

We thank all those who apply, however, only those shortlisted will be contacted.