Pacheedaht First Nation - or “People of the Seafoam”- are a Nuu-chah-nulth people from the southwest coast of Vancouver Island.

Career Opportunity

ACCOUNTING CLERK

Full-time, Ongoing

Working and living in Port Renfrew

Port Renfrew is a remote west coast community known for its powerful surf breaks, world-class camping, old-growth forests, fishing, and access to iconic trails like the Juan de Fuca Trail. It’s a place where people come to unplug from city life and reconnect with nature, whether that means being on the water before work, camping on weekends, or trading traffic and commutes for quiet, coastal living.

If you’re someone who values a slower, more intentional pace of life, living where others vacation, community connection, meaningful work, and time outdoors - Port Renfrew may be exactly what you’re looking for.

Staff housing options are available and negotiable, helping support a smooth transition for candidates relocating from outside the community.

Who we are

We are the Pacheedaht First Nation - a resilient, thriving community rooted in our sacred lands and waters. Our home brings peace, safety, and belonging, connecting us to one another and to our ancestors.

Guided by our teachings, we steward our territory and exercise our rights, title, and jurisdiction with care, protecting the wildlife, clean air, waters, and forests that sustain current and future generations. Pacheedaht First Nation is a proud, progressive government focused on the health, safety, and self-reliance of our people while preserving our culture, values, and language. We hold four reserves (174 hectares) within our traditional territory in Port Renfrew, about 80 km from Victoria, with an estimated 286 members, including roughly 100 living on-reserve.

About the role

Reporting to the Director of Finance, the Accounting Clerk provides administrative and operational support to the Finance Department, assisting with catch-up work and helping ensure financial records are accurate, organized, and up to date.

We are looking for someone with experience in financial records and administrative support, including accounts payable/receivable, reconciliations, and reporting. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, organized, collaborative, and able to handle sensitive information with care.

What you will do

As the Accounting Clerk for Pacheedaht First Nation, you will:

• Assist with catch-up and backlog work within the Finance Department, including filing, data entry, and reconciliation tasks
• Organize and maintain financial records, both digital and physical
• Assist in reviewing and updating financial documents for accuracy and completeness
• Support bank and account reconciliations as directed
• Help prepare financial reports, summaries, and spreadsheets
• Maintain confidentiality of financial and sensitive information at all times
• Support accounts payable and receivable functions, including processing invoices and tracking payments
• Collaborate with finance staff to ensure deadlines and priorities are met
• Respond to internal inquiries and provide general administrative support to the finance team
• Other duties as assigned

Lived and learned experience we are seeking

To be the successful candidate for this position, you will have/demonstrate:

• Education or equivalent: Diploma or certificate in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration is an asset
• Skills grounded in lived experience: 1-2 years of experience in office, administrative, or financial environments is considered an asset
• A positive attitude, strong work ethic, and genuine motivation to learn and grow within a finance environment
• Willingness to take initiative, adapt quickly, and contribute to a supportive and collaborative team
• Basic understanding of financial principles or a willingness to learn and develop these skills on the job
• Comfort using Microsoft Office (especially Excel) and openness to learning new systems or accounting software
• Familiarity with reconciliation and reporting processes is an asset
• People & relationships: Excellent communication, relationship-building, and collaboration skills; skilled in problem solving and conflict resolution.
• Effective communication and teamwork skills, with a proactive approach to supporting the finance team
• Certifications & Checks: Clear Criminal Record Check, including the vulnerable sector, as required.

What we offer

• An opportunity to work with like-minded people and do meaningful, community-focused work.
• A pay range of $28 to 29 per hour. 
• Full-time, year-round employment.
• Additional paid time off over the festive season, plus generous sick and personal leave.
• Every other Friday off, and hybrid work arrangements, where applicable.
• An extended benefits plan and an employer-matched pension plan. 
• Learning and development opportunities.
• Participation in community events and festivities.

Persons of Indigenous ancestry will be given preference per s16(1) CHRA.