Purchasing and Payments Coordinator

Purchasing and Payments Coordinator

Full-Time, 3-Month Contract

Toronto, ON

Compensation: $19-21 per hour

Reports to: Senior Director of Property & Procurement

Direct Reports: No

Join us in our mission to change what it is to be blind in Canada.

Founded in 1918, CNIB is one of Canada’s oldest charities. We believe our new strategic plan, The Way Forward, will once again revolutionize the way we serve and support our community from coast to coast. Working with us means that you'll be part of an ambitious, diverse team that's committed to changing what it is to be blind today.

We're looking for a mission-driven Purchasing and Payments Coordinator who is passionate about creating more accessible, inclusive, and equitable communities across Canada where people with low vision have unlimited opportunities and can experience life free from barriers and discrimination.

Your Impact at CNIB

• Ensure purchasing and payments comply with internal procurement policies.
• Maintain organized records for procurement and payment activities to support reporting and audit readiness.
• Respond to vendor and internal inquiries related to payments and purchasing processes.
• Monitor outstanding payables and follow up on overdue items or issues.
• Enter and code invoices in the accounting system, route for approval, and prepare payment batches in accordance with deadlines.
• Match invoices with purchase orders and receiving documentation to ensure accuracy before processing payments.
• Support vendor onboarding, including collection of required documentation and maintaining vendor records.
• Track deliveries, verify receipt of goods/services, and coordinate with departments and vendors to resolve discrepancies.
• Process purchases requisitions and generates purchase orders in accordance with organizational policies and delegated authorities.

Requirements

Who you are:

Education and Certifications

• Degree or diploma in related field, or equivalent work experience.

Experience and Qualifications

• Experience in purchasing, accounts payable, or financial administration, preferably within a non-profit or public-sector setting is preferred.
• Ability to communicate effectively and build collaborative working relationships.
• Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and organizational skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (particularly Excel).
• Knowledge of purchasing, accounts payable, and basic accounting principles is an asset.
• Personal or professional experience relating to blindness and sight loss is considered an asset.
• Personal or professional experience working with assistive technology and/or accessible environments is considered an asset.

Work Environment

• Work with minimal supervision.
• Flexible hours between 8:00am – 5:30pm; Monday to Friday.

Benefits

Perks

We offer industry leading comprehensive and competitive Total Rewards packages and a wide range of perks, including:

• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements and schedules.
• Opportunities for professional development and growth, including internal inclusion, diversity equity and accessibility (IDEA) initiatives.

Be Part of Our Mission

If this sounds like the role for you, please visit our website to submit an application.

Closing date: September 4, 2025.

Please note that while we invite applications from all interested and qualified applicants, we are unable to follow-up with every applicant.

Working Together for Change

Our diversity is our strength – we take pride in our inclusive workplace. We are committed to recruiting and selecting candidates through fair, transparent, and accessible practices. We strongly encourage applications from members of groups that have been historically disadvantaged and marginalized, including but not limited to Indigenous peoples, racialized persons, persons with disabilities, people who are blind, partially sighted, or Deafblind, and those who identify as women and/or 2SLGBTQ+.

CNIB is committed to accommodating applicants with disabilities and will work with applicants requesting accommodations at any stage of the hiring process.

Learn more about our mission here.