Job Description

Job Title:

Financial Officer

Reports to:

Finance Manager

Salary:

$55,000 - $60,000

Location:

On-site in Lindsay or Iqaluit office, Hybrid or Remote.

Closing Date:

December 15, 2025

Existing Vacancy:

Existing vacancy

Who We Are

:

Join an organization that's making an impact in rural, remote, and Indigenous communities

Ampere (formerly the Pinnguaq Association) isn't just another non-profit. We're an award-winning catalyst for change, activating opportunities for people of all ages in rural, remote, and Indigenous communities to unlock their potential through STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math). Through our partnerships with communities, businesses, and technology creators, we co-design and deliver culturally responsive tools, resources, curriculums, and world-class programming across the country. We believe the best education doesn't feel like work, it feels like discovery.

From our roots in Pangnirtung, Nunavut, we've grown to operate Makerspace and Skills Hubs in Iqaluit (Nunavut), Bathurst (New Brunswick), and the Kawartha Lakes (Ontario), while collaborating with partners nationwide. Our Lifecycle approach ensures that we're with learners at every age and every stage of life, and our mission-driven model ensures that 100% of social enterprise proceeds sustain programs that benefit communities we serve. Your work here directly changes lives. If you're passionate about making a tangible difference, this is where you belong.

Why Join us?

Mission-driven impact

- Contribute to meaningful work that supports communities and promotes digital inclusion across Canada.

Enjoy the flexibility

to maintain a healthy work-life balance with schedules that fit your lifestyle.

Comprehensive benefits

- Access a robust benefits package designed to support your health and wellness.

Pension Plan

- Plan for your future with a competitive pension plan.

Wellness Perks

-Take advantage of wellness initiatives that promote your physical and mental well-being.

Job Summary:

Ampere is seeking a Financial Officer to join our team. As a Financial Officer you will play a crucial role in maintaining accurate financial records, utilizing both manual and computerized bookkeeping systems, with a focus on QuickBooks Online. Your responsibilities will include creating and managing custom spreadsheets using tools such as Google Sheets or Excel, ensuring meticulous organization and accuracy in financial data.

Responsibilities:

Assist in keeping financial records and establish, maintain, and balance various accounts using manual and computerized bookkeeping systems (esp. Quickbooks online) Create and use custom spreadsheets - Google Sheets (or Excel) Post journal entries and reconcile accounts, prepare trial balance of books, maintain general ledgers and prepare financial statements Calculate and prepare cheque requisitions for payrolls and for utility, tax and other bills Enter expenses into accounting software and budget spreadsheets Complete monthly, quarterly and yearly grant reports for funders Prepare other statistical, financial, and accounting reports Assist the finance department with day-to-day financial operations, including data entry, accounts payable, and accounts receivable tasks. Collaborate with team members to ensure compliance with financial policies and procedures. Contribute to the development of efficient financial processes and procedures.

Attributes and Qualifications:

Equal consideration will be given to non-academic skills and experiences of candidates.

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field (or equivalent experience). Strong organizational and multitasking skills. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Detail-oriented with a high level of accuracy. Proficiency in Google Sheets or Excel and other finance software (e.g., QuickBooks) Knowledge of Indigenous cultures and communities is an asset.


Ampere prioritizes the safety of our employees and the community members we work with, because of this we may require both new hires and current team members to undergo a Vulnerable Sector Screening (VSS). The approval for acceptance of a VSS lies with our People and Culture Team and Management. To ensure up-to-date documentation, please ensure it has not been over six months since the date of completion of the VSS you are submitting. The expense for the VSS falls on the individual, not the company, if there are any concerns regarding this please speak to the People and Culture Team. Additionally, please confirm you're completing the VSS in the correct region. Ampere strongly believes in fostering diversity within the communities we serve. We welcome those who would contribute to the further diversification of our staff including, but not limited to, Indigenous people, women, visible minorities, persons with disabilities and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity. Ampere is committed to developing inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes and work environments. Please inform us should accommodation be required at any point in the recruitment process. We do not use AI or automated systems to screen or evaluate job applicants. Every application is reviewed by a member of our hiring team to ensure a fair and human-centered selection process.