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Northern Health

Coordinator, Finance

Posted 7 days ago

Job Description

Position Summary
Northern Health is looking for an experienced, highly efficient, and self-directed Coordinator to support the Finance department.

The Coordinator, Finance is responsible for planning, coordinating and leading the day to-day functions of a given Financial Operations & Reporting department (e.g. General Ledger, Accounts Receivable, Capital Services, and/or Physician's Compensation). The incumbent is part of the leadership team responsible for financial services, including financial analysis, planning and advice. The Coordinator is responsible for the development of policies and procedures ensuring the effective and efficient delivery of accounting services. The Coordinator, Finance is also responsible for coordinating and communicating financial activities and results to leadership, completing external reports and assisting in compiling reports and analysis for the Ministry of Health and other various stakeholders.

Starting salary will be approximately from $74,618 to $93,273 and will be based on education, training, experience, and salaries of similar positions.

University Hospital of Northern BC (UHNBC) is the largest Acute Care facility within the Northern Health region, and a hub for specialized health services. It's also a teaching hospital:
• Provides undergraduate physician training through the Northern Medical Program, run by the University of British Columbia and University of Northern British Columbia.
• Hosts residents in UBC's Family Practice Residency Program
• Is a key clinical education site for nursing and many health sciences students at UNBC, the College of New Caledonia, BCIT and other institutions.
UHNBC has benefited from nearly $100 million in expansions, renovations and new equipment since 2001:
• Patient care addition with an expanded emergency room and updated ICU
• State-of-the-art maternal-child care centre (including a single room neonatal ICU)
• Facilities to accommodate undergraduate physician training
• MRI unit
UHNBC is also home to a cancer centre for Northern BC, featuring a wide range of cancer treatments including radiation therapy.
UHNBC is growing, with the new Acute Care Tower estimated to open in winter 2031. This major expansion will bring state-of-the-art care to Northern BC. By joining our team in Prince George now, you'll position yourself to work in one of the most advanced acute care environments in the province.

Prince George Prince George is the centre of business, education, health and culture for northern British Columbia and services a rural population of about 300,000. The region's economic growth and diversification strategies are creating outstanding opportunities for investors, employers and employees. Affordable housing, land prices and transportation costs, due to short and quick commutes; result in one of the lowest costs of living for a city of its size in the province. Additionally, wage rates fall above provincial averages, providing residents of Prince George with a high standard of living in one of BC's most beautiful regions. The city itself is the 4th largest in British Columbia and has a population of approximately 82,300 local residents and a service centre for nearly 320,000. It is built on the confluence of the Fraser and Nechako rivers. Prince George is the home of the University of Northern British Columbia - Canada's Green university. The warm, friendly, and diverse population attests to a strong and dynamic community spirit. Check out Prince George for more information on what this community has to offer.

What Northern Health has to offer you!
• Comprehensive benefit packages including extended health/dental and a municipal pension plan for part-time and full-time employees. Casuals have the option of paying for benefits.
• Four weeks vacation with one year of continuous service
• Financial Support for Moving Expenses is available for eligible positions
• Employee referral program
• Employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities
• Spectacular outdoor activities and the shortest commutes in BC
• "Loan Forgiveness Programs" are offered through the Federal and BC Government for eligible professions.

IMPORTANT NOTE:
As part of your application process, you will need to upload the following documentation:
• Registration number (if you are part of a regulated profession)
• Any supporting documents regarding education/qualifications for this position.
Examples may include:
• Program certificates or diplomas
• High school/college/university transcripts etc.
• It is also recommended to provide a cover letter and resume

Are you an International Applicant? Before applying for a job with Northern Health, please follow these steps on our Northern Health careers page

Qualfications
• Professional accounting designation (CPA) plus a minimum of five (5) years of diversified accounting experience, including two (2) years in a supervisory capacity within a large organization with an emphasis on financial processing, financial systems and reporting, and extensive experience with complex computer systems, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Experience working in a medical or health care environment an asset.

Skills and Abilities:
• Demonstrated computer literacy, including ability to use financial information systems and related software.
• Demonstrated ability to be effective in an environment subject to continuous change.
• Demonstrated commitment to change and process management.
• Ability to pay close attention to detail, maintaining a high degree of accuracy.
• Ability to work effectively under the pressure of deadlines.
• Ability to work effectively, both independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to manage, supervise, guide and direct staff.
• Superior ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with medical staff, healthcare and administrative professionals at all levels of the organization.
• Ability to foster effective working relationships, both internal and external, at all levels.
• Ability to provide client-focused services.
• Ability to problem solve complex issues towards creative solutions.
• Ability to anticipate and respond to changing priorities or unforeseen opportunities.
• Ability to make fair and consistent decisions.
• Ability to organize and prioritize work and balance multiple activities concurrently.

Who we are
Northern Health covers an area of nearly 600,000 square kilometers and offers health services in over two dozen communities and 55 First Nation's communities. We deliver hospital and community-based health care for a population of 300,000.
Employing more than 7,000 staff throughout the region, Northern Health provides exceptional health services for Northerners, through the efforts of dedicated staff and physicians, in partnership with communities and organizations in Northern BC.
There is a wide variety of career opportunities available in our two dozen hospitals, 25 long-term care facilities, public health units and many other offices providing specialized services.

About Northern Health

Northern Health leads the way in promoting health and providing health services for Northern and rural populations. Our vision of building a strong primary health care system for all Northerners will create a dynamic work environment that challenges all of your skills. We are also dedicated to optimizing the expertise of our staff and building relationships with regional educational institutions for training opportunities such as new physicians, nurses, and paramedical professionals. Northern British Columbia features spectacular lifestyle options in all of our family-oriented communities. Whether you want a casual walkabout beginning in your own backyard, sporting opportunities to challenge the best of athletes, or cultural activities in one of our many diverse communities, Northern British Columbia offers something for everyone.

Company Size

5001-10,000 employees

Application closing date is 2026-01-26

Current Openings

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