Vancouver, British Columbia
Director of Political Operations, BC
The Liberal Party of Canada (LPC) is seeking a Bookkeeper, for an opportunity to join a dedicated team of staff to support our Liberal team as we work to keep Canada moving forward.
We are looking for people who care about the work we do and who are a great fit for our culture and team. If you want to work in a dynamic and fast-paced environment, take part in empowering Canadians to engage in the democratic process, and play an active role in promoting Liberal values, then we want to hear from you!
The Bookkeeper position is responsible for supporting BC Federal Liberal Associations’ financial processes and compliance with Elections Canada requirements; ensuring adherence to/offering suggested improvements to a comprehensive set of internal controls; and supporting the month-end, year-end, and audit processes within the operations of the organization.
- Comprehensive benefits coverage
- Wellness programs
- Employee & family assistance program
- Defined contribution pension plan
- Flexible schedule arrangements
- Prime downtown location close to transit & shopping
- No charge gym membership & shower facilities
- Bicycle locker
- And more
- Attention to detail and accuracy
- Communication skills
- Analytical skills
- Critical thinking
- Decision making
- Teamwork
- Problem solving
- Time management
- Provide financial support and services to federal Liberal associations in BC.
- Ensure compliance with Elections Canada regulations, including accurate filings.
- Manage bank accounts, process deposits, and handle requisitions.
- Oversee expenses while adhering to Elections Canada rules and guidelines.
- Reconcile accounts and ensure timely and accurate reporting to the Director of Political Operations and relevant stakeholders.
- Assist with onsite event registrations, subsidies, and donations in collaboration with the Director of Operations.
- Maintain positive and professional relationships with Members of Parliament, riding executives, and other stakeholders.
- Provide support for general elections and by-elections.
- 2+ years of Bookkeeping/accounting experience.
- Experience working in Quickbooks experience.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills, and the ability to deal with a wide variety of people.
- Intermediate Excel skills.
- Flexible schedule.
- Ability to work quickly under pressure (in the above situations) and multitask.
- Knowledge of Elections Canada regulations is an asset.
LPC is committed to the values of diversity, equity, and inclusion. We strongly encourage applications from women, Indigenous Peoples, racialized people, 2SLGBTQI+ people, people living with disabilities, and other equity-seeking groups. If you identify as a member of an equity-seeking group, you may choose to identify as such in your application.
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.
Should an offer of employment be presented to you, the offer will be conditional upon the candidates attesting to their fully vaccinated status for COVID-19 and providing proof of such vaccination. LPC is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all requests for accommodation based on a medical contraindication, religion or another prohibited ground for discrimination under applicable human rights legislation(s).
LPC encourages applications from all qualified candidates. LPC has a great record of accommodating persons with disabilities. Contact the Human Resources department at hr-rh@liberal.ca if you need accommodation at any stage of the application process or want more information on our accommodation policies.
