Job Description

Division: Long Term Care

Job Status: Full Time

Number of Positions: 1

Hours of Work: Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 4:30pm

Wage Rate: $

30.35 - $33.46 per hour

Posting Date: Monday, October 27, 2025

Closing Date: Sunday, November 2, 2025

Company Biography

The County of Lambton is an urban-rural area in southwestern Ontario that is home to over 126,000 residents. The Corporation's seven divisions operate programs and services for the residents of Lambton County such as land ambulance, provincial offences court, three Long-Term Care Homes, 25 library branches, two museums, an art gallery, archives, local roadways, public health services, housing services, social services, building services and planning and development services. Lambton County is a community dedicated to economic growth, environmental stewardship and an enhanced quality of life through the provision of responsive and efficient services and collaborative efforts with its municipal and community partners.

Position Summary

Perform accounting, purchasing, and budget monitoring in a timely and accurate manner including all accounts payable functions, maintenance of purchase orders and preparation of invoices for payment. Perform clerical duties including filing, sorting and distribution of mail as required.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

Prepare A/P Invoices (for the 3 County of Lambton Homes & 3 Day Programs):


Code invoices with correct General Ledger codes ensuring calculations are accurate (GST, PST, rebates) and vendor information is correct

Enter all invoices checking accuracy of date and coding

Process monthly payments ensuring invoices are paid on time

Ensure that proper process is followed by all departments at each home and program


Purchasing Duties:


Determine supplies required and obtain quotes from suppliers

Choose suppliers that provide the best service and price

Deal with supplier errors

Confirm receipt of ordered products


Clerical Duties (As Required):


Answer phone, type, proof-read and distribute invoices, sort and distribute mail, and photocopy

Maintenance and operation responsibility for photocopier, fax machine and phone system

Lockup Senior Services every night


General:


Incumbents must keep up-to-date on all relevant legislation, collective bargaining agreements, County Policies and Procedures, etc. ensuring that these are implemented as prescribed

Incumbents must possess the physical ability to meet the duties and responsibilities of the job description and/or the requirements identified within the position's Physical Demands Analysis


These describe the general nature and level of work being performed by incumbents in this classification. They are not an exhaustive list of all job duties in the classification. Other duties may be assigned.



Supervision Requirements



Direct Supervision: Not applicable



Indirect Supervision: Not applicable



Functional Authority: Provides guidance and instruction to homes' staff

Credentials Required

Minimum Formal Education


Completion of a 3-year community college diploma in Accounting/Purchasing


Experience


2 years in business and accounting setting

Computer experience including Microsoft Office, E-mail, Database programmes

1-2 years in a demanding office setting would be beneficial

* Organizing, interpersonal, problem solving and multi-tasking skills