With 55 schools, over 25,000 students and more than 4,500 employees, the Simcoe Muskoka Catholic District School Board (SMCDSB) is an education community bound together by our beliefs. Our facilities are located in some of the most beautiful natural settings in the province. Our Board encompasses a large and energetic mixture of urban centers, small towns and rural areas throughout Central Ontario.
We offer excellent programs, resources and supports so that students are provided with every opportunity to reach their future goals and aspirations. At this time of reconciliation through education, we are committed to meaningful and respectful relationships as we live, work, play and pray together on this traditional territory.
Open To: Open Competition
Job Location: Catholic Education Centre, 46 Alliance Blvd., Barrie, Ontario
Position Type / Hours: Full-Time Temporary. Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 4:30pm, 35 hours weekly, plus overtime as required. This job posting is for an existing vacancy effective October 2, 2026 until July 9, 2027.
Annual Compensation: 12 Month Salary Grid Level 6 $88,078 to $ 108,138 commensurate with education, skills and experience.
Reporting to the Senior Manager, Financial Services, the School Finances Administrator provides expertise and guidance.
The School Finances
Administrator plays a crucial role in supporting the Simcoe Muskoka Catholic District School Board by overseeing and ensuring the accuracy and compliance of financial practices related to school-generated funds and school budgets. This role provides in-depth expertise and guidance to school staff, administration, and volunteers, facilitating adherence to Board policies and Ministry of Education guidelines.
Key responsibilities include financial reporting, forecasting, analysis, and conducting internal audits to maintain transparency and accountability in financial operations. The position also involves training school personnel,
offering ongoing technical and procedural support, and contributing to the development and implementation of efficient financial systems. By fostering strong relationships within the Board and with external stakeholders, the School Finances Administrator ensures that financial processes run smoothly and effectively, promoting sound financial management across all schools.
Specific duties and responsibilities include:
- Responsible for ensuring that all school-generated fund activities are conducted efficiently and in compliance with Board policies and relevant legislation by administering audits to mitigate financial and operational risks, ensuring adherence to Ministry of Education and Canada Revenue Agency requirements.
- Acts as the subject matter expert on school-generated funds to all internal and external contacts of the Board, providing guidance and influencing the development and formation of Board policies to maintain best practices and compliance standards.
- Responsible for creating and coordinating Annual Fundraising Plans by developing personalized workbooks and working with each school to ensure alignment with Board policies, legislative requirements, and transparency to the public.
- Provides strategic and integrated leadership to office administrators, vice-principals, and principals by delivering personalized training sessions, developing training resources, publishing Board-wide memos, and hosting annual professional development sessions to promote continuous learning and support.
- Oversees the Cashless Management Solution contract by training all users,
coordinating with external stakeholders to implement process improvements, troubleshooting user issues, and promoting parent adoption to comply with the Board’s policy of cashless schools.
- Provides expert advice and support related to school budgets as needed.
Required Skills and Qualifications:
The successful candidate will bring the following skills and experiences to the role:
- Diploma or Degree in Business, Finance or Accounting.
- Three (3) to five (5) years’ experience. School based financial experience is preferred.
- Experience with School Day and VIA/SDS software preferred.
- Proficient with computer applications Microsoft Excel, Word, Gmail, Google platform, and Adobe Acrobat.
Interested candidates must forward, in confidence, a cover letter, resume and supporting documentation to
[email protected] by September 24, 2026 at 4:00pm. Please quote job posting number 92 – 2526 School Finances Administrator in the subject line.
Accessibility accommodations are available for all parts of the recruitment process upon request. Accommodation queries should be directed to the Human Resources Department at
[email protected].
Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. As a condition of employment, current employees to SMCDSB are required, by legislation, to submit a satisfactory Criminal Background Check and Judicial Matters Check (CRJMC).
The Simcoe Muskoka Catholic District School Board is deeply committed to promoting Reconciliation through Education, Human Rights, Equity and Anti-Racism, and the elimination of Oppressive Practices, in our schools, our workplace and in the communities we serve. We strongly encourage applications from all individuals including those with varied lived experiences that can contribute to the diversification of the workforce at the SMCDSB.
THE BOARD IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
📌 School Finances Administrator (Barrie)
🏢 Simcoe Muskoka Catholic District School Board
📍 Barrie