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FIR System Support Analyst

Job ID: 249619 Posting status: Open Organization: Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing Division: Local Government & Planning Policy City: Toronto Position(s) language: English Job term: 1 Temporary - up to 12 months with possible extension Job code: 17158 - Systems Officer 4 Salary: $1,512.75 - $1,933.38 Per week*

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

Calling all Excel and Visual Basics for Applications (VBA) Expert Users.

The Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing is looking for a FIR System Support Analyst to help maintain and support the system underlying the province's primary tool for the collection of municipal financial information, the Financial Information Return (FIR).

About the job

FIR data is collected through a complex Excel workbook and is stored in a Hyperion Planning / Essbase cube which is maintained by the FIR Unit of the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing. In addition, FIR data and other information is regularly posted on the FIR website which is also maintained by the unit.

Working with and under the direction of the FIR System / Website Administrator you will:

- Provide technical support to municipalities and municipal auditors in the use of the FIR reporting template.
- Provide technical support for all associated FIR reporting applications.
- Set up / remove OPS BPS Secure and Smart FIR accounts.
- Maintain all reporting applications to reflect any changes made to the current year FIR including any required changes to the Hyperion Planning / Essbase cube.
- Provide backup to the FIR Website Administrator in the update and maintenance of the FIR website.
- Participate in the development of recent applications / financial models in support of government priorities as required.
- Provide mentoring, leadership, and functional expertise to branch / Ministry staff on best practices / methodologies in the use of FIR data when designing / developing financial models.
- Ensure that all user documentation / support memos are kept up to date

What you bring to the team

Technical Knowledge and Expertise:

- Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Visual Basic for Applications (VBA).

You have knowledge of

- Current and emerging I⁢ trends
- Methods and techniques for systems analysis, design and development and knowledge of programming concepts
- Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) concepts

You have experience with





- Hyperion Planning / Essbase / Smart View
- WordPress / HTML
- SQL
- Oracle Apex

Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills:

- You have excellent problem-solving skills and can analyze user problems and recommend / initiate solutions.
- You can evaluate requirements, review options, and recommend approaches and options.
- You have excellent time management skills and can manage numerous conflicting priorities in an effective manner.
- You have analytical skills and can work with and review large amounts of data and provide advice on various types of data issues.

Communication and Interpersonal Skills:

- You have excellent customer service skills to assist a wide variety of users both internally, and from the municipal sector.
- You can communicate both verbally and in writing to respond effectively to end users requiring support
- You can effectively present and discuss options and analysis with audiences both technical and non-technical.
- You can prepare system documentation, user manuals and technical bulletins.
- You have excellent inter-personal skills and can work effectively with a wide variety of people both technical and non-technical.

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

Additional information:

Apply by: Thursday, October 8, 2026 11:59 pm EDT Position details:

- 1 English Temporary, duration up to 12 months, 777 Bay St, Toronto, Toronto Region

Compensation group: Ontario Public Service Employees Union Work hours: Schedule 6 Category: Information Technology Posted on: Wednesday, September 23, 2026 Note:

- T-MA-249619/26

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

📌 FIR System Support Analyst (Toronto)
🏢 Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing
📍 Toronto