Seabird Island Band

Financial Analyst

Seabird Island Band  •  $38/hr  •  British Columbia, CA (Onsite)  •  3 hours ago
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Job Description

Term: Full-time, Permanent

Location: Seabird Island Band Office, Agassiz, BC

Status: In Office

Schedule: Monday to Friday 8:00 - 4:30 pm.

Salary: Starting from $37.51 an hour – Depending on skills and experiences.

About Us

Seabird Island is committed to creating culturally safe, inclusive workplaces grounded in Indigenous knowledge, values, and ways of being. We support a diverse range of teams across Seabird and are dedicated to fostering healthy workplaces, strong leadership, and meaningful employee experiences.

About the Role

Join Sq'éwqel (Seabird Island Band) as a Financial Analyst and play a key role in supporting the financial health and sustainability of our organization. Reporting to the Comptroller, you will provide financial analysis, budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and accounting support that helps drive informed decision-making across departments. This is an exciting opportunity for a finance professional who is passionate about delivering meaningful insights, improving processes, and contributing to a community-focused organization that values collaboration, accountability, and cultural respect.

Key Responsibilities

  • Support budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning activities.
  • Analyze financial and statistical data to support organizational decision-making.
  • Prepare financial reports, summaries, and supporting documentation.
  • Conduct reconciliations, cost analysis, and overhead allocations.
  • Perform full-cycle accounting for assigned programs or ventures.
  • Assist with year-end processes, audits, and financial statement preparation.
  • Coordinate financial information for corporate and charitable tax filings.
  • Partner with department leaders to monitor budgets and expenditures.
  • Collaborate with auditors, funding agencies, and internal stakeholders.
  • Identify opportunities to improve financial systems, reporting, and processes.

*A full job description is available upon candidates request.

About You:

You are a detail-oriented and analytical finance professional with experience in financial reporting, budgeting, and full-cycle accounting. You enjoy working with data to solve problems, identify trends, and support strategic decision-making. You thrive in collaborative environments, build strong relationships with stakeholders, and bring a commitment to integrity, professionalism, and continuous improvement. Experience working with Indigenous communities or a genuine interest in supporting First Nations organizations is considered a strong asset.

Qualifications & Experience

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
  • Minimum three years of progressive financial analysis experience.
  • Experience with full-cycle accounting and financial reporting.
  • Knowledge of accounting systems and financial technologies.
  • Strong analytical, planning, and problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities.
  • Commitment to ethical financial practices and confidentiality.
  • Valid Class 5 driver's licence and reliable transportation.

Assets

  • Experience working in a non-profit, public sector, or First Nations environment.
  • Experience supporting Indigenous communities through finance, accounting, or financial planning.
  • Knowledge of First Nations cultures, traditions, and community dynamics.
  • Understanding of culturally safe practices and Indigenous perspectives.
  • Indigenous candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

Why Work with Us:

We offer extended health and dental benefits, a pension plan with employer matching, paid vacation and sick time, professional development opportunities, and a collaborative team environment. Join an organization that values community, inclusion, cultural learning, and employee growth while making a meaningful impact across multiple organizations and communities.

How to Apply:

Please submit your resume and cover letter outlining your qualifications and experience through our careers page/Indeed Posting. Questions about this opportunity can be directed to careers@seabirdisland.ca. Indigenous candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. Successful candidates must be able to meet all pre-employment screening requirements, including a Criminal Record Review Program Check.

We thank you for your interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Seabird Island Band

About Seabird Island Band

Seabird Island is a First Nations Band in Agassiz BC. In collaboration with local and national partners and sponsors, we work to improve the health, education, and economic opportunities for First Nations people to create thriving First Nations families and communities.

We offer more than 20 services, including health care, dental care, early childhood, employment, mental health, and outreach programs to a variety of First Nations Bands through Health Transfer Agreements, and/or contracts.

Our Education programming allows First Nations students to complete their Kindergarten to Grade 12 education within a First Nations school that considers First Nations culture key to children's education. Seabird College, which began operation in 2009, offers a wide-range of courses that will offer students the opportunity to get the certificates they need to get the job of their dreams and advance in their careers.

Recipient of Accreditation Canada with Exemplary Status, Canadian Medical Association's Excellence in Health Promotion Award, and Aboriginal Financial Officers Association of Canada's Best Practices Award.

Industry
Government & Public Safety
Company Size
51-200 employees
Headquarters
Agassiz, CA
Year Founded
1958
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