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Job Title: IT Vendor & Financial Strategy Specialist Job Type: Term Full Time Department: Office of the CIO Administrative Date Posted (dd/mm/yyyy): 05/08/2026 Carleton University is situated on unceded Algonquin territory and bordered by the Rideau River and the Rideau Canal, a UNESCO World Heritage site, in Ottawa, Ontario. The university is just minutes from the heart of our nation's government and G-7 organizations and this capital advantage provides opportunities for staff and faculty and students to make a positive impact in our community and around the world. Named a Top 100 Employer in 2023, 2024 and 2025, and a National Capital Region Top Employer for 10 consecutive years, Carleton University is one of Canada’s most resourceful and productive hubs of learning and research, fuelling a rich talent pipeline that is supporting social and economic renewal.

The university’s smart, caring and connected community inspires and empowers individuals to become change leaders who drive impact in the world while challenging conventional modes of thinking and doing. The university’s Strategic Integrated Plan 2020-2025 is an ambitious vision for the future, anchored in Carleton’s strengths and student-centric, community-engaged values. Reporting to the Director, ITS Resources & Vendor Strategy, the IT Vendor & Financial Strategy Specialist provides strategic leadership and senior advisory expertise for the governance, financial oversight, and performance review of the University’s IT vendor portfolio, service agreements, and cost recovery models.





The incumbent provides expert financial, contractual, and risk advisory services related to complex, high value, multi year IT agreements and services, and supports ITS leadership with analysis and recommendations on sourcing strategy, total cost of ownership, value realization, and compliance obligations. This role translates institutional priorities, financial policy, and risk considerations into actionable strategies that support decision making. As an agent of the University entrusted with the spending of public funds, the incumbent requires a thorough knowledge of contract governance, financial oversight, service agreements, cost recovery models, procurement procedures and practices as well as relevant university policy and procedures, a knowledge of contract law and a complete understanding of ethical standards of the profession.

The incumbent must be completely conversant with product and service terminology and thought processes in order to understand the requirements, particularly for large and/or complex projects. Accuracy, flexibility, tact, initiative, sound judgment, and patience are required, as are good public relations skills, and the ability to work well within a team atmosphere. Bachelor’s degree in Commerce, Accounting, Information Systems, or a related field.

Professional accounting (CPA)



or equivalent professional financial designation is an asset/preferred. Seven (7) or more years of progressively responsible experience in financial management, vendor governance, contract management, strategic analysis or a related analytical role, preferably within a university or public sector environment. Please note that applicants may be required to complete an employment test as part of the selection process for this position.

Those applicants that are selected for an interview will be requested to contact the Human Resource Advisor assigned to this competition as soon as possible to discuss any accommodation requirements.

Carleton

University is strongly committed to fostering diversity within its community as a source of excellence, cultural enrichment, and social strength. We welcome those who would contribute to the further diversification of our University including, but not limited to: women; persons with disabilities; In the event of a public health emergency or a health and safety issue, it is possible that you may be required to work temporarily remotely due to public health orders, directives and/or health and safety requirements. If this happens, you will work with your direct manager to set up a work from home environment including discussing appropriate technology and requirements.

You are required to follow all University policies and directives, including to set up a safe and confidential workspace in a remote location and ensure all Carleton property (intellectual and other) is safeguarded. If required to work remotely, you will be notified by your manager when working full time physically onsite will resume.

📌 IT Vendor & Financial Strategy Specialist (Quebec)
🏢 Carleton University
📍 Quebec