Finance & Purchasing Co-op (Summer 2025)

Spend your days surrounded by the beauty of Lake Simcoe. With opportunities across the Resort in both guest facing and behind the scenes roles, we have something for everyone.

Some of our guest facing opportunities include working on the Food and Beverage or Recreation and Leisure teams. Our Guest Services and Shuttle teams, or the FH Fine Food and Starbucks teams are also great opportunities to be in guest facing roles. During the summer months you could join the Marina or the Nest Golf Club.

If you are looking for a job that ensures the fundamental operations of our Resort run smoothly and typically work away from guests, our Culinary, Security, Maintenance, Landscaping, and Housekeeping teams would be a great fit for you.

Working at Friday Harbour is unlike anywhere else. Be a part of the action, contributing to this one-of-a-kind Resort.

Colleague Perks
- Complimentary golf (friends and family rates for your Guests)
- Complimentary use of recreational equipment (canoeing, kayaking, Fat Bikes, snowshoes, skates, etc.)
- Discounts at Friday Harbour retailers and restaurants
- Group medical and dental benefit coverage*
- Company matched pension plan and optional savings plans*
- Employee Assistance Program and free Headspace membership
- Exclusive Friday Harbour corporate partner discounts
- Training and development opportunities
- Colleague events and appreciation activities

* Privileges are subject to review and change.

Role Summary

The Finance & Purchasing Co-op will have exposure to both departments, while supporting multiple departments on the Resort. During their time with the purchasing team, this role is responsible for the accurate and timely data management of the purchasing and inventory system as well as inventory control, purchasing, receiving and logistics. While supporting the finance team, this role is responsible for assisting with the processing of the Accounts Payable function. This includes maintaining proper supporting documentation, investigating and resolving discrepancies and processing transactions in the system.

Responsibilities

• Responsible to create and manage items and vendors in the purchasing and inventory system in a timely manner while ensuring data integrity
• Assist with physical receipt of incoming deliveries for Resort operations and receive into the system as required
• Ensure shipments are accurate and contain proper documentation
• Refuse acceptance of damaged, unacceptable, or not to standard product
• Oversee vendor return process
• Assist with incoming and outgoing courier packages
• Support operational leaders with inventory including re-order, picking, issuing, and delivering
• Perform inventory counts as required for operational inventory
• Process Accounts Payable transactions including purchase orders
• Responsible for matching receipts with invoices, processing payment runs, reconciling supplier statements and communicating with suppliers to resolve outstanding issues
• Provide back-up support to other members of the Finance team, including inventory and purchasing
• Maintain up-to-date, complete and systematic filing system to support financial records
• Work with the team on the administration of insurance, contracts, licenses and statutory obligations
• Accountable for general office administration
• Compliance with all safety regulations of assigned tasks, and ensure a clean and safe working environment with active participation in the health and safety program
• Adhere to all environmental policies and programs as required
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Continuing a post-secondary education (preferably with your course orientated in finance, business administration, supply chain or logistics).
• Strong computer skills with proficiency with MS Office
• Must possess excellent customer service skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Detail-oriented and works with a high degree of accuracy
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment
• Must be extremely responsible with integrity and ability to maintain confidentiality and discretion

Working Conditions

• Required to move, lift, carry, pull and place objects weighing less than or equal to 50 pounds without assistance
• Stand, sit or walk for an extended period or for an entire shift
• Reach overhead and below the knees, including bending, twisting and pulling
• Move over sloping, uneven or slippery surfaces
• Move through narrow, confined or elevated spaces
• Move up and down a ladder

Join our team and make every day feel like Friday.

*All candidates must be legally eligible to work in Canada. Friday Harbour is unable to assist candidates in obtaining Canadian work authorization.

*Friday Harbour is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce. Friday Harbour is also committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities. Upon request by the applicant, accommodation will be provided in all parts of the hiring process. Please contact the Human Resources department with any accommodation requests.