Alison Thompson

Described as a well-organized professional with more than 20 years’ experience

PROGRAM ASSISTANT at JUSTICE INSTITUE OF BRITISH COLUMBIA (2025-04 – Present)

• Organize student registration, course material, instructor travel, etc for contract courses for various Fire Departments and other companies.
• Tracks student assignment, exam marks and ensures they are entered into system and arrange for certificates, if applicable.
• Tracks expenses and prepares sales orders for contract courses.

CASUAL PAYROLL CUSTOMER SERVICE at PROVINCIAL HEALTH SERVICE AUTHORITY (2021-03 – 2023-12)

• Fill in for permanent payroll CSR’s to process bi-weekly payroll for portfolios of approximately 1700 employees..
• Manage enquiries from employees regarding hours worked, pay queries, etc.

Administrator at RIDGE MEADOWS RECYCLING SOCIETY (2011-11 – 2020-08)

• Responsible for bi-weekly payroll for approximately 70 staff members using Sage Payroll System.
• Maintain both Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivables using Accpac
• Manage public enquiries

Casual School Secretary at SCHOOL DISTRICT #43 (2008-05 – 2010-08)

• Responsible for taking attendance, preparing correspondence, answering phones, and general office duties
• Worked on an on-call basis, replacing permanent Secretaries at Elementary, Middle and High Schools

Office Administrator at MAGNA IV ENGINEERING (2005-04 – 2008-05)

• Responsible for all aspects of running a small engineering office including payroll, A/P, A/R, preparation of month end financial statements, bank reconciliation, government remittances, scheduling of projects, answering phones, ordering of office supplies as well as parts required for projects
• Supervised part time office personnel

Senior Courier at FEDEX CANADA (1997 – 2000)

• Promoted to Senior Courier.
• Duties included route analyzing and training of new couriers. Daily and weekly scheduling of route coverage for approximately 80 couriers. Annual vacation schedule for courier group.
• Supervised Saturday operations and AM sort. Assisted managers in the implementation of Best Practices for station. Route coverage as needed to cover for vacation, sickness, etc.

Courier at FEDEX CANADA (1992 – 1997)

• Followed safety and quality standards on and off the road
• Interacted in a positive and professional manner with customers and the general public while delivering
• Provided regular and predictable attendance and punctuality

General Business Certificate in Accounting Program – Douglas College

Correspondence courses in Financial Management – BCIT

Canadian Payroll Administrators Course

Travel and Tourism Course – ICS Canada

Hotel/Restaurant Management Course – ICS Canada