Job Type: Full time Temporary Temp Contract Length: 18 Months Location: 150 Frederick St - Regional Admin Headquarters Corporate Finance Corporate Services Work Schedule: Mon-Fri, 8:30 AM-4:30 PM, hybrid: 3 days in-office / 2 days remote Grade: Management/Management Support Grade 11 Posting Date: August 18, 2026 The Region of Waterloo is a thriving, diverse community committed to fostering opportunities for current and future generations. This agreement underpins our vision, mission, and core value, and reinforces our dedication to meaningful reconciliation and equity.

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Region is home to over 674,000 residents and expected to grow to nearly one million by 2051. Guided by our 2023-2027 Strategic Plan, "Growing with Care", we prioritize homes for all, climate aligned growth, equitable services and opportunities and a resilient and future ready organization. Our mission is to provide essential services that enhance the quality of life for all residents, while our core value emphasizes caring for people and the land we share.

Join us and be part of a team dedicated to making a meaningful difference in our community. Directs the provision of accounting, corporate budgeting, and payment services to the Region and its local boards; the development and implementation of infrastructure financing plans, including strategic use of development charges, debentures, reserves, and other financing tools; financial planning, budgeting, and accounting services to client departments; and the design and implementation of the Region’s property tax policies. Supervises a Manager of Corporate Budgets, Manager of Infrastructure Financing, and Manager of Finance (Public Health & Emergency Services/Community Services).

Ensures financial transactions conform to generally accepted accounting principles, and that financial control systems and policies are established and effective. Directs the preparation, implementation, and administration of the Financial Management By-law. Tracks and reports on the short and long term impacts of master plans and business plans.

Promotes long term financial sustainability by directing the planning, development, and implementation of infrastructure financing plans for growth related infrastructure and asset renewal work, including development charges, debentures, reserves, financing tools, and related processes, policies, and procedures. Directs the development of short and long term financial projections and funding plans. Directs and administers the development charge program, including the development and implementation of the by-law.

Recommends rates/policies to Committee and Council, and directs reporting to staff, Council, and the Province. regarding planning forecasts, legal issues,



program area infrastructure requirements; Directs the corporate 5 year tax supported budget projection model, 10 year user rate projection model, and 10 year debt projection model, incorporating staffing requirements, expenditures and revenues, debt servicing cost projections, debt outstanding projections, and future tax rate impacts. Directs, implements, and administers financial aspects of the corporate asset management strategy and departmental plans. Directs financial aspects of the Region’s participation in provincial and federal infrastructure financing programs. directs the claims process; and reports to senior staff, steering committees, and Council.

Directs the development of financing plans, user rates (water, wastewater), budgetary control, financial analysis services, and resolution of financial issues. Provides guidance and direction to the administration of social assistance payments, including payment production, distribution, policies and procedures and account reconciliations. Directs financial aspects of the Brownfield Financial Incentives program, including providing guidance and input regarding policy and program development, consultations, and review/approval of Tax Increment Grant calculations.

Oversee the participation of Finance staff on the management negotiating team for collective agreements to analyze and provide advice regarding financial impacts of proposals. Acts as a financial resource and advises management and Council on fiscal policies, as required. Represents the Region and Division on major projects and studies, providing expertise in accounting, development charges, and financial analysis, standards, and procedures.

Leads/participates on committees, project teams, and interest groups. 75M annual in collections and appropriations). Knowledge and skills normally acquired through a Bachelor' degree in a related discipline (e.g., business, economics, math, commerce), plus progressively responsible related management experience in the field. Must have a professional accounting designation (CPA).

Knowledge of management and financial accounting, and ability to direct the design and development of short and long term administrative, operational, technical, and financial plans. Knowledge of infrastructure financing principles and trends; and understanding of development charges, municipal financing, and long term financial sustainability methods and tools.



Knowledge of and ability to comply with policies, procedures, collective agreements, related legislation (e.g., Municipal Act, Development Charges Act, Public Sector Accounting Board standards, Canada Revenue Agency directives).

Communication, human relations, continuous improvement, facilitation, negotiation, and public relations skills to present issues and reports to Committee/Council and varied audiences, and explain complex topics so they are easily understood; Ability to read and interpret correspondence, financial information, reports, policies, procedures, case histories, legislation, regulations, and professional journals. Ability to write correspondence, reports, and legal agreements. Demonstrated commitment and understanding of reconciliation, equity, diversity, and inclusion.

Ability to apply an anti-racist, anti-oppressive, and decolonization lens to identify best practice in municipal service and community engagement. Ability to lead transformative change in line with the vision and values of senior leadership while delivering on the expectations of an evolving workforce and regional residents. Computer skills with ability to use software such as Microsoft Office, financial systems (e.g., Oracle), web operating and capital budget systems, and report writers (e.g., Must provide an acceptable Police Information Check (Level 2) for bondability.

Ability to travel within and outside Waterloo Region. Ability to adjust schedule or work additional hours on weekends and evenings to respond to emergencies and Councillors. Region of Waterloo is committed to building a workforce through fair, equitable, and accessible hiring practices that allow us to hire qualified staff who reflect the diversity of the community we serve and to promote a respectful, inclusive, and equitable workplace.

We invite all interested individuals to apply and actively encourage applications from members of groups with historical and/or current barriers to equity, including, but not limited to: First Nations, Métis and Inuit peoples, and all other Indigenous peoples; members of groups that commonly experience discrimination due to race, ancestry, religion and/or spiritual beliefs, or place of origin; persons with visible and/or invisible (physical and/or mental) disabilities; persons who identify as women; ca , or by calling our Service First Contact Centre at phone number (519) 575-4400. Use of Artificial Intelligence in the Hiring Process: Region of Waterloo may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to enhance efficiency during the recruitment process. However, applications will also be reviewed by a member of our Talent Acquisition team to ensure a fair and thorough assessment.

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