Financial Analyst

The Regional District of Kootenay Boundary (RDKB) is located in the southern interior of British Columbia and prides itself on providing smart, sustainable governance and services to its constituents throughout our 8,200 km2 region. Join us here where you'll find mountains, lakes and rivers, abundant breathtaking vistas and endless adventures, not to mention a burgeoning arts and culture scene. Our head office is located in the City of Trail, which combined with the nearby communities of Warfield, Montrose, Fruitvale and Rossland, is home to a population of approximately 20,000.

The RDKB is currently seeking applications to fill a permanent, full-time Financial Analyst position in Trail, BC. The RDKB has expanded the Finance department to meet growing regulatory and auditing requirements, as well as to assist in the responsible administration of grant monies across the district. Reporting to the Manager of Finance, the Financial Analyst will provide reporting, analysis and information to leaders across the organization to support public service delivery throughout the region. As part of the Finance department, the Financial Analyst will work across a range of projects, including the RDKB's award-winning annual report, auditing and budgets, and help to ensure the integrity of financial reporting and accounting for the organization.

The RDKB offers a competitive compensation package that includes enrolment in the Municipal Pension Plan, wellness allowance, extended health benefits and disability insurance as well as generous vacation and sick leave benefits. We value work/life balance, working 7 – 7.5 hours per day (summer/winter hours). This is a unionized position, making it entitled to overtime should additional hours be requested.

We pride ourselves on being a great place to work, where we enjoy working collaboratively to deliver smart and sustainable service to our constituents. The RDKB and its teams have been recognized with accolades in finance, safety, leadership, environmental initiatives and more. If you're looking for a meaningful job and a great place to live, please submit your application.

To be considered for this opportunity candidates must possess the following:

• University degree in commerce, business administration or a related field.
• Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation in good standing is preferred. To be considered, minimum requirements are to be enrolled in CPA PEP and have completed the CORE 1 and CORE 2 modules.
• At least 3 years experiencing in an accounting position, preferably in a BC local government environment.
• An equivalent combination of knowledge, qualification and experience may be considered
• Strong working knowledge and experience using financial and accounting software.
• Sound knowledge of Public Sector Accounting Board (PSAB) standards and related accounting principles and standards.
• Strong analytical skills with high attention to detail.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office environment, including superior Excel skills.

For more information about this opportunity, please review the job description. To be considered for this opportunity, please complete the application process below by 4:00pm, Friday, November 28, 2025.

Position Information

Status: Full Time

Office Hours: Monday to Friday, hours per week (winter/summer schedule)

Compensation: $45.59/hr (2025)

Union: CUPE Local 2254

To be successful, candidates must possess the right to work in Canada. The RDKB is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates. Only those applicants shortlisted for this opportunity will be contacted. The RDKB thanks all candidates for their interest.