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Apply By: Wednesday, September 2, 2026 11:59 pm EDT

Financial Officer

Job ID: 247210

Posting status:

Open

Organization:

Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Gaming

Division:

Tourism, Culture and Gaming Policy and Program Division

City:

Toronto

Position(s) language:

English

Job term:

1 Temporary assignment/contract up to 12 months, with possible extension

Job code:

20203 - Financial Officer 2 (B/U)

Salary:

$1,246.48 - $1,525.83 Per week*

*Indicates the salary listed as per the OPSEU Collective Agreement.

Be part of the team delivering Ontario's cultural funding programs

Use your financial administration, analytical, and coordination skills to support the delivery of funding programs for Ontario's culture sector. You'll help manage grant administration processes, oversee financial activities, and contribute to effective program delivery.

About the job

As part of the Culture Grants Unit, you'll support the financial and administrative activities that help deliver provincial funding programs. You'll coordinate a range of program, financial and reporting processes, collaborate with colleagues and stakeholders, and help ensure funding programs are administered effectively and in compliance with government policies and procedures. In this role, you will:

- support the administration of transfer payment programs throughout the funding lifecycle
- monitor funding allocations, expenditures and payment activity
- prepare financial analyses, reports and briefing materials for management decision-making
- review and track funding applications and supporting documentation
- coordinate payment processes and reconcile financial information across multiple systems
- provide advice and support on financial policies, transfer payment requirements and financial administrative procedures
- support procurement, contract management and transfer payment agreement administration
- provide guidance to staff and managers on financial policies, compliance, and risk management
- contribute to process improvements, reporting tools and program modernization initiatives

What you bring to the team

Financial administration and transfer payment knowledge

You have knowledge of:

- financial and accounting practices, including budgeting, forecasting, expenditure monitoring and financial reporting
- transfer payment administration, expenditure tracking, reconciliation activities, and risk and variance analysis
- procurement and contract management principles and processes

Analytical and problem-solving skills

You have:

- analytical skills to review financial information, interpret data, identify issues, assess risks and support decision-making
- the ability to interpret policies, directives and procedures and apply them consistently
- attention to detail to ensure the accuracy and integrity of financial records, reports and transactions

Organizational and systems skills

You have:

- organizational skills to manage multiple priorities and meet concurrent deadlines




- experience coordinating data and activities from multiple sources
- experience using financial, database or information management systems to maintain records, monitor activities and generate reports

Communication and collaboration skills

You have:

- interpersonal and collaboration skills to work effectively with colleagues, managers and external stakeholders
- oral communication skills to provide recommendations, respond to inquiries, and explain processes and requirements
- written communication skills to prepare reports, correspondence and briefing materials

Don't meet every qualification?

If you are excited about this position and meet most, but not all, of the listed qualifications, please still consider applying. We recognize that no one person might have every qualification in this job ad, and you just might be the right candidate!

How we support diversity, inclusion and accessibility

We are building an inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We encourage everyone interested in working with us to apply, including people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black and racialized individuals, as well as people from all ethnicities, cultures, sexual orientations, gender identities and gender expressions. Our hiring process is accessible, consistent with Ontario's Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005. We are working to prevent and remove barriers in our hiring processes and can offer accommodation to address specific needs related to Code-protected grounds such as disability, family status and religion. For more information about accommodation during the hiring process please contact us.

Learn more about the work the OPS is doing to create an inclusive, anti-racist, accessible and diverse workplace:

- diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives
- accessibility
- Anti-Racism Policy

What we offer

Join a small, dynamic team within the Culture Policy and Programs Branch, where collaboration, continuous improvement and learning are at the heart of everything we do. We support the full range of functions tied to annual program delivery cycles, meaning no two days are ever the same. You'll be part of a supportive setting where your contributions are valued, and all team members are encouraged to shape their work in ways that are both meaningful and impactful. The branch's workplace culture is inclusive and engaging, with compassionate leaders, making it one of the best places to work.

The Ontario Public Service is one of Ontario's largest employers. Employees work for a wide range of ministries, with offices in more than 70 cities across the province.

We offer





- a career that can grow across ministries and job functions
- flexible learning and developmental opportunities, including education and mentorship programs
- a comprehensive compensation and benefits package
- base salary that aligns to market trends with performance-based pay and scheduled salary progression
- flexible work options, including opportunities like flex hours, self-funded leave and more
- a modern, friendly and accessible physical work environment

Additional information:

Apply by: Wednesday, September 2, 2026 11:59 pm EDT

Position details:

- 1 English Temporary, duration up to 12 months, 400 University Ave, Toronto, Toronto Region

Compensation group: Ontario Public Service Employees Union

Work hours:

Schedule 6

Category:

Finance and Economics

Posted on:

Wednesday, August 19, 2026

Note:

- The information that you provide for the purpose of this competition and the results from this competition may be used to fill other positions. These positions may be of various tenures including short-term assignments. Your information and the results from this competition will be retained for the purpose of filling vacancies in accordance with the applicable collective agreement or policy provisions.
- C-TM-247210/26

How to apply:

- You must apply online.
- Your cover letter and resume combined should not exceed five (5) pages. For tips and tools on how to write a concise cover letter and resume, review the Writing a Cover Letter and Resume: Tips, Tools and Resources.
- Customize your cover letter and resume to the qualifications listed on the job ad. Using concrete examples, you must show how you demonstrated the requirements for this job. We rely on the information you provide to us.
- Read the to make sure you understand this job.
- OPS employees are required to quote their WIN EMPLOYEE ID number when applying.
- If you require a disability related accommodation in order to participate in the recruitment process, please Contact Us to provide your contact information. Recruitment services team will contact you within 48 hours.

Language requirements and assessment: All external Ontario Public Service (OPS) job ads are posted in English and French. Check the "position(s) language" section at the top of each job ad for the language requirements. For all roles, candidates are assessed in English, the business language of the OPS. If the position is bilingual (English/French), you'll also need to pass a French-language proficiency test.

Exigences en matière de langue et évaluation:

Toutes les offres d'emploi externes de la fonction publique de l'Ontario (FPO) sont affichées en français et en anglais. Consultez la section « Langue du ou des postes » en haut de chaque offre d'emploi pour connaître les exigences linguistiques. Pour tous les postes, les candidats sont évalués en anglais, la langue d'affaires de la FPO. Si le poste est bilingue (anglais/français), vous devrez également passer un test de compétences linguistiques en français.

Strengthening Ontario, together

📌 Financial Officer (Toronto)
🏢 Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Gaming
📍 Toronto