• Job Description

  Req#: 9391

  Requisition ID: 9391
  Department: Finance and Corporate Services Dept.
  Service: Corporate Finance Service
  Branch: Transportation Client Branch
  Employment Type: 1 Full-time Permanent
  Work Hours: 35.00 hours per week
  Affiliation: MPE
  Salary Information: $88,335.52 - $111,718.88 annually (2022 rates of pay)
  Location: Transit Service, 1500 St.Laurent
  City: Ottawa, ON
  Job Category: Finance & Accounting
  Application Close: 01/09/2023

  JOB SUMMARY

  The Financial Services Unit (FSU) for Transportation Services provides timely, professional and cost-effective financial services and support to meet the on-going and evolving operational and capital requirements of the Transportation Services Department.

  You develop and implement financial plans and budgets and oversee the provision of general financial support services to facilitate policy, systems development and the formulation of functional teams required to integrate corporate policy and systems with that of the mandate of the client, to meet the on-going and evolving operational and capital requirements of the business.

  As a participant on the Transportation FSU management team, you manage staff to ensure that the Financial Support Unit provides timely, professional, and cost-effective financial services and support to meet Transportation Services’ goals and objectives.

  You are also responsible for establishing and maintaining positive client relationships with internal and external management and stakeholders.

  EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

  Completion of 4 year university degree in Business Administration, Commerce or other related field

  Minimum of 4 years of progressively responsible management experience including 2 years supervisory experience.

  CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENCES

  Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) current with CPA Ontario is desirable

  KNOWLEDGE

  • Structure, accountabilities, jurisdictions and processes of government, including inter-governmental stakeholders (municipal, provincial and federal governments) to provide strategic advice to client Branch(es)’ management team on the development and implementation of financial plans/budgets and to deliver these services to meet client operational requirements;
  • Full and complete knowledge of the client organization(s); understanding of the mandate, business line, client base, culture, strategic priorities and direction of the client(s) to participate fully as a managing/business partner;
  • In-depth understanding of corporate financial functions such as budgeting and accounting services which includes payment processing, and departmental project, assets, and maintenance management systems and their interfaces necessary to provide sound financial expertise and advise staff, Operational Managers, Financial Support Unit Manager and Director;
  • Protocols for developing submissions, briefings and major reports/communiqués for review by the Manager, Director and/or Council;
  • Management and organizational development concepts such as re-engineering, best practices and quality assurance objectives and mechanisms for their development and implementation;
  • Policy development techniques;
  • Cost-benefit analysis methods;
  • Computer applications related to the work, including financial management systems, and various software applications to prepare spreadsheets, word processing, Internet/e-mail;
  • Trends, developments, standards and practices in the areas of specialty and related federal, provincial and municipal legislation, regulations and codes.
  • Must be familiar with all applicable health and safety legislation, have knowledge of any potential or actual danger to health or safety in the work place, and have knowledge of appropriate actions to be taken in order to ensure the health and safety of staff in accordance with applicable legislation and City policies and procedures.

  COMPETENCIES, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

  Leadership Competencies:

  The key competencies that describe the skills and behaviours expected to be demonstrated by managers and supervisors at the City of Ottawa are available on Ozone. The seven Leadership Competencies, which align with Servant Leadership, are:

  • Strategic Leadership - Sets/implements the strategic direction, understands internal and external trends, the political sensitivities of the organization and applies this knowledge to support the long-term vision and success of the City
  • Demonstrates Business Sense - Understands the impact of decisions on the business and the ability to strive to improve business performance; requires an awareness of business issues, processes and outcomes as they impact the community, the City’s reputation and strategic direction
  • Builds Collaborative Relationships - Proactively communicates, builds and utilizes professional relationships and partnerships with all internal and external stakeholders
  • Fosters Innovation and Change - Develops an environment that embraces innovation and efficiently integrates change into the organization
  • Engages Employees - Leads, coaches, mentors and develops an engaged, diverse workforce of individuals and teams, where work is performed in a safe, respectful environment and successes are recognized and celebrated regularly
  • Delivers Results - Creates effective plans and performance measures, holds themselves and others accountable for measurable, high quality, timely and cost-effective results
  • Client-centric Focus - Serves the client interest through focusing individual, team and organization effort on identifying and meeting key and diverse client needs (the term “client” includes both internal and external clients)

  WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

  • Language Requirement: English oral, reading, writing
  • Police Record Check: The successful candidate will be required to complete a Criminal Records and Judicial Matters Check with the Police Services detachment in their jurisdiction to the City of Ottawa’s satisfaction.; Police record checks completed by a third-party company will not be accepted.
  • Experience and formal training combined with demonstrated performance and ability may substitute for stipulated academic requirements.
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  We wish to thank all applicants for their interest and effort in applying for this position. Only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

  The City of Ottawa promotes the principles of diversity and inclusion and adheres to the tenets of the Canadian Human Rights Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code. We encourage applications from members of Indigenous, Black and other racialized communities, persons with disabilities, women and non-binary persons, persons of all ethnic origins, religions, sexual orientations, classes, gender identities and expressions.
  Candidates are encouraged to self-identify as a member of one or more designated employment equity groups in the self-identification questionnaire.

  The City of Ottawa provides accommodation during all parts of the hiring process, upon request, to applicants with disabilities. If contacted to proceed to the selection process, please advise us if you require any accommodation.

  Accessible formats and communication supports are available upon request. Please contact the HR Service Centre at 613-580-2424, extension 47411.

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