Location

Location: Thorold, ON

Division

Financial Management & Planning

Important Notices & Amendments

This position currently falls within our hybrid model, allowing the employee to typically work a minimum of 50% of your time at your regular work location and the other 50% of time at home.

As an employer of choice, Niagara Region offers competitive salaries and advantages, a defined benefit pension plan, a corporate wellness centre, access to the Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP), mentorship and training programs, employee recognition programs, and more. In addition, the Region recognizes the value of having flexible work arrangements to support better work-life balance for our employees. Hybrid work arrangements may vary from one employee to another and may also differ in the number of remote workdays. These opportunities remain subject to the alignment of operational needs, business requirements, and customer service expectations.

Job Description

Job Summary

Reporting to the Supervisor Corporate Budgets, the Budget Analyst is responsible for providing support in the coordination of the preparation of the Operating and Capital Budget Summary document, providing training and direction to departments in preparing budgets and participating as a staff resource to the Budget Review Committee of Regional Council.

Education

- Post-secondary degree in a finance or business related field of study
- Minimum of 3 years progressive experience preferably within the Ontario Municipal financial context with emphasis in reporting and analysis of budgets and related financial analyst experience, responsible for complex accounting, budgeting and reporting.
- 5 years progressive experience preferably within the Ontario Municipal financial context with emphasis in reporting and analysis of budgets and related financial analyst experience, responsible for complex accounting, budgeting and reporting is preferred.
- Professional accounting designation, CPA.
- Knowledge of external regulations, such as the Municipal Act, the Development Charges Act, the CICA/PSAB Handbook, and all other regulations impacting the accounting and reporting of municipalities.
- Completion of the Municipal Finance and Accounting Program.

Knowledge

Responsibilities

Provides support in the coordination of activities relating to the budget, including preparation, maintenance, and training. (35% of time)

- Supports the coordination of the preparation of the Operating and Capital Budget Summaries document that reflects the Council-approved Operating and Capital Budgets.
- Consolidates and updates the multiyear budget / multiyear scenarios using the reporting tools.
- Provides training and direction to departments, users and program/project managers in the areas of budget preparation, guidelines,



instructions and associated reporting requirements and participates as a staff resource to the Budget Review Committee of Regional Council.
- Solicits information on training needs from departments for the preparation and reporting of their budget information, participating in the planning, organizing and facilitation of e-training sessions and providing education and training to users and program/project managers upgrading their financial competencies.
- Prepares, reviews and updates annual training schedule and all related training material and instructions documents for the preparation of the budget.
- Ensures cost allocations are appropriately budgeted for, enforcing budget guidelines and ensuring adherence to cost allocation policy.
- Reviews departmental submissions, ensuring authorizations and recommending adjustments.
- Processes adjustments using appropriate method, on-line entry or unique Job Scheduler Load.
- Ensures annual grant payment schedule for NPCA (as well as any other council approved grant), is prepared and payments are made in accordance with schedule, verifying accuracy and documenting results, including reconciliation to approved annual budget.

Provides research and analytical support to the budget development process. (30% of time)

- Provides assistance and research into the development of the budget guidance calculations, guidelines and instruction packages.
- Develops financial models, conducting sensitivity/trend analyses, developing guidance scenarios (e.g., pay for performance (and other union contract) scenarios and the impact on the tax levy including the subsidy impacts realized by respective departments) and providing recommendations and reports.

Coordinates activities relating to the financial applications budget module and related reporting platform design, policy, testing and assessing the needs of integrating information from external reporting databases in order to provide decision support to Senior Management & Council. (15% of time)

- Undertakes budget guideline compliance testing through the use of auditing techniques.
- Ensures the consistency and integrity of the budget reporting information in the corporately accessed files.
- Ensures appropriate information exists for report creation.

Co-ordinates the Region support cost allocation for budget purposes. (10% of time)

- Liaise with cost allocation owners.




- Ensures consistent allocation of drivers.
- Reviews methodology and recommends amendments to include direct feedback.

Participates in the development of performance measures to evaluate the annual operating budget process and associated initiatives through the use of surveys and evaluations. (10% of time)

Special Requirements

- In accordance with the Corporate Criminal Record Check Policy, the position requires the incumbent to undergo a Criminal Records Check and submit a Canadian Police Clearance Certificate.
- Regional staff strive to enable the strategic priorities of council and the organization through the completion of their work. Staff carry out their work by demonstrating the corporate values.

About Us

Niagara Region serves a diverse urban and rural population of more than 475,000 and is focused on building a strong and prosperous Niagara. Working collaboratively with 12 local area municipalities and community partners, the Region delivers high-quality programs and services that support the well-being of individuals, families and communities. Nestled between Lakes Erie and Ontario, the Niagara peninsula is home to fertile agricultural land, the majesty of Niagara Falls, vibrant modern cities, Canada’s most developed wine industry, and communities rich in history, recreation and culture. With a temperate climate, breathtaking countryside and easy access to neighbouring New York State, Niagara attracts more than 14 million visitors each year, along with new residents and businesses. Niagara Region values diversity in background and experience and is committed to building an inclusive workforce that reflects the community it serves, strengthening programs and services across Niagara. While specific qualifications are important for certain roles, we invite individuals from diverse backgrounds to apply. Our recruiters will evaluate your suitability for the role.

Closing Statement

Uncover the wonder of the Niagara Region and join a team dedicated to meeting tomorrow’s challenges TODAY!

Let us know why you would be an excellent team member by submitting your online application.

We thank all candidates for their interest however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

We confirm that we do not use AI in screening of applicants, and this position is an existing vacancy.

If you require an accommodation for the application process in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, the alternate formats for contacting us are as follows:

- Email: [email protected]
- Phone: (phone hidden) or 1-(phone hidden)
- Bell Relay: 1-(phone hidden)
- In-person: Sir Isaac Brock Way, Thorold, ON L2V 4T7 – Human Resources Department

📌 Budget Analyst (Canada)
🏢 Niagara Region
📍 Canada