Accounts Payable Administrator

Job Posting Details

Job posting ID: 8558

Employment status: Temporary full-time

Position's anticipated start date: 2026-04-13

Position's anticipated end date: 2026-07-31

Salary/Rate of pay: $54,800 - $63,100

Application deadline: 2026-04-16

This external job posting may close earlier than the advertised deadline. We recommend applying as soon as possible.

Work Environment

Please note this role will work in a hybrid environment. The successful candidate will be working a mixture of on-site and off-site work to meet the needs of our organization. Currently, employees are expected to have an in-person presence for at least 40% of their work time at 1800 Alta Vista Drive, Ottawa, Ontario.

Application Requirements

• Your up-to-date resume.
• Job specific cover letter.

We recommend you save a copy of the job posting for reference throughout the recruitment process.

Do you currently work for Canadian Blood Services? All employees must apply via the internal career page.

About Us

Together, the work we do connects people and changes lives — including your own. Be part of a dynamic, collaborative and caring organization committed to saving and improving lives. Thousands of patients depend on us every day for reliable access to safe blood, plasma, stem cells and organs and tissues.

About the Role

Canadian Blood Services is looking for a Temporary Full-time Accounts Payable Administrator to join our dynamic Financial Reporting & Services team. The Financial Reporting & Services team delivers accurate financial reporting, oversees efficient payment processes, and manages funds to support strategic decisions and operational effectiveness. In this role, you will be responsible for managing and processing a large volume of invoices in a timely manner using SAP & Tungsten (Kofax).

Formula for Success

• Leveraging your skills in accounts payable processing, you will be responsible for managing all assigned vendors using SAP and Tungsten (Kofax) maximize efficiencies in processing invoices.
• Applying your skills in policy compliance, you will be responsible for ensuring that all Canadian Blood Services policies pertaining to purchasing of goods and services are complied with. This may require contact with various Canadian Blood Services cost centre managers, and other staff to ensure the resolution of issues. This includes using critical thinking skills to prioritize and manage the assigned worklist on a daily basis in order perform the role successfully.
• Utilizing your skills in statement reconciliation, you will ensure that all assigned vendor accounts are reconciled monthly and at year end.
• Relying on your skills in workplace safety, you will perform work in accordance with the provisions of the Canadian Blood Services' Corporate Health and Safety Policies and Procedures.
• Applying your adaptability, you will support additional related duties as required.

Desired Education and Skills

• Post-secondary level education in a relevant discipline from a recognized academic institution, preferably in accounting.
• Minimum three to five years of accounts payable experience in a computerized accounting environment.
• Experience with SAP or comparable ERP system.
• Experience working within automated invoicing processes and systems in an asset.
• Proficiency in MS365 is essential.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, applying critical thinking and sound judgment.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Excellent customer service attitude and ability.

What We Offer You

• Payment in lieu of vacation and benefits.
• Annual performance award up to 5%.
• Defined benefit pension plan.
• Employee discounts, wellness program, professional resources.

What You Can Expect

This role will work in a hybrid environment with requirements to be onsite at 1800 Alta Vista Drive, Ottawa, Ontario 40% of the time/ 2 days of the week. Occasional travel may be required for team meetings and events.

If this role resonates with you, we encourage you to apply by providing your up-to-date resume. This could be your first step towards a meaningful and inspiring career. Come to work each day knowing that you save lives.

Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

We acknowledge that the work of Canadian Blood Services spans many Territories and Treaty areas across the country, and we are grateful for the Traditional Knowledge Keepers and Elders who have guided us in this important work. We recognize the land and waters that have inspired our work and offer gratitude to those Indigenous peoples on whose territory we work, live and play.

Diversity and inclusion play a vital role in ensuring health equity for patients across Canada. We are committed to reflecting Canada’s population in our organization and fostering an environment where all employees can be their authentic selves, with equal opportunities to succeed and contribute.

We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those considered for an interview or those invited to participate in an assessment will be contacted. Emails are sent directly from our system, to ensure you receive them please add donotreply@blood.ca and system@successfactors.com to your safe senders list. Applicants who require accommodation should discuss their needs with us.

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