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Read our Student Policy here.
Black Creek Community Health Centre welcomes students of various disciplines.
It is the Centre’s policy to provide high standards of education for students and graduates in various fields of study and to introduce them to the Community Health Centre Model of Care model integrating health and community programs.
Clients are informed about when a student will be providing service and the client always has the right to decline student involvement in their care.
We encourage educational institutions to contact Human Resources at hr1@bcchc.com to identify opportunities for collaboration.
Current Opportunities
Accounts Payable – Co-Op Placement (Unpaid) – 4 months
This position supports the Finance Department of Black Creek Community Health Centre (BCCHC). BCCHC operates within a publicly funded and highly regulated environment, requiring strong compliance, documentation, and audit readiness. The role is primarily focused on Accounts Payable functions and provides hands-on exposure to finance operations within the health and non-profit sector.
Position Overview:
4 days – 30 hours per week, onsite at our Sheridan Mall Location – 2202 Jane St, Unit 5
Term Length:
4 months
Key Responsibilities:
- Verify invoices for completeness and appropriate authorization, and ensure proper account coding in accordance with internal controls and approval matrices.
- Enter vendor invoices and employee expense claims into the accounting system in a timely manner, ensuring all required backup and supporting documentation is obtained and retained.
- Assist in tracking expenditures related to funded programs, ensuring costs are recorded appropriately and aligned with approved budgets and funding terms.
- Prepare Accounts Payable payment batches, including Electronic Funds Transfers (EFTs) and cheques, and maintain clear supporting documentation to support approvals and audit requirements.
- Support the preparation and ongoing maintenance of Accounts Payable aging reports, and assist with follow-up on outstanding, or disputed items in coordination with internal stakeholders and external vendors.
- Assist with credit card transaction reconciliation, including receipt collection, processing, and filing.
- Maintain orderly digital and physical financial records, including invoices, payment documentation, and correspondence, to support internal controls, external audits, and funder reporting requirements.
Qualifications:
- Diploma education in accounting is preferred.
- Solid understanding of accounting principles.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to work within a regulated environment.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
- Ability to handle confidential financial and health-related information with discretion.
- Strong organizational, time management, and communication skills.
Compensation: This is an unpaid Co-Op opportunity.
Reports to: Finance Manager
Application:
Qualified candidates are invited to send a resume to hr1@bcchc.com
