Job Description

Position Type: Permanent
Date de cl\xc3\xb4ture: 2023-11-10
Emergency Medical Care Inc. (EMC) is a wholly owned subsidiary of Medavie Health Services (MHS) that manages and operates ground ambulance, air medical transport and the medical communications operations in Nova Scotia through a performance-based contract with the provincial government\'s Emergency Health Services (EHS) Operations division and the Department of Health and Wellness. As well, EMC operates TeleHealth/811 medical communications for Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island for the Department of Health.

We access all communities in Nova Scotia in a timely and efficient manner with our fleet of more than 180 ambulances and support vehicles operating out of 60+ stations. We respond to 165,000+ calls annually across the province, which are actively managed through the EHS Operations Medical Communications Centre, the hub of all emergency (911) and non-emergency (hospital transfers) medical calls.

The EHS Operations LifeFlight program provides even greater accessibility by responding to patients on scene or through inter-facility transports by our critical care team via helicopter, fixed wing, or ground ambulance.

In addition, paramedics in Nova Scotia participate in various programs both urban and rural such as community-based paramedic programs, collaborative emergency centres, and emergency preparedness and special operations, to name a few.

There are lots of opportunities waiting for you in Nova Scotia. Apply now to learn more about our service and available positions.
Emergency Medical Care Inc. (EMC) is a privately-owned company that manages and operates ground ambulance, telehealth medical communications, air medical transport operations and the medical communications centre in Nova Scotia.

Through a long-term performance-based contract with the provincial government\xe2\x80\x99s
Emergency Health Services (EHS) division, we deliver a high-quality pre-hospital care program to Nova Scotians each and every day. We achieve this through the more than 1,400 employees who work with us including highly-trained paramedics, nurses, medical communication officers and support staff.

The Accounts Payable Administrator is a key member of the Finance Department that helps to run the daily operations of the department. Main functions include developing vendor profiles and ensuring proper payment of invoices in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. This is a hybrid role that will require working at our Dartmouth office at least 2 days per week.

Responsibilities

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  Entering vendor invoices into accounting system and answering all vendor queries for payment and account issues.
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  Ensure that invoices have the proper approval.
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  Weekly production of cheques, forwarding for signature \xe2\x80\x93 with attached appropriate back up information. Forwarding payment to all vendors, once approved, via EFT payments and mail.
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  Monthly payments for Rent, staff funds and Garnishments.
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  Vendor reconciliation for all large vendor accounts.
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  Investigate discrepancies with vendors.
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  Provide coverage for the main reception desk during lunch hours and /or vacations through a rotation.

Requirements

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  Post-secondary education in business or accounting.
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  Minimum one to two years\xe2\x80\x99 experience in an accounts payable or similar finance position.
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  Experience in a computerized accounting environment.
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  Self-directed with strong organizational and time management skills.
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  Accurate data entry skills to produce results in a fast-paced support department.
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  Demonstrate ability to identify issues and implement resolutions.

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Competition closes November 10, 2023.

We would like to thank all candidates for expressing interest. Please note only those selected for interviews will be contacted.

Emergency Medical Care Inc is committed to the principle of equal opportunity in its employment practices and to providing an environment free from discrimination and harassment for all employees.
Emergency Medical Care falls under the Nova Scotia provincial protocol for mandatory COVID-19 Vaccination. In accordance with this mandate, subject to any approved accommodation, all new employees hired or existing employees (applying for new positions), will be required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. For clarity, \xe2\x80\x9cfully vaccinated\xe2\x80\x9d means 14 days or more after receiving the number of doses or combination of doses of a vaccine approved by Health Canada or local public health agencies in the jurisdiction in which they will be employed.

Our goal is to be a diverse workforce that is representative of the citizens we serve. We are committed to building an inclusive team that represents a variety of backgrounds, cultures, races, perspectives and skills. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates including women, persons of any sexual orientations and gender identities and/or expressions, Indigenous persons, African Canadians, other racialized groups, persons with disabilities. Candidates who identify as being from any of these groups are encouraged to voluntarily self-identify.