Apply By: Thursday, October 22, 2026 11:59 pm EDT
Ministry of Northern Economic Development and Growth
Division: Northern Development Division, Transportation, Trade and Investment Branch
City: Sudbury
Position(s) language:
Job term: 1 Temporary up to 6 months, with possible extension
Job code: $1,246.48 - $1,525.83 Per week*
*Indicates the salary listed as per the OPSEU Collective Agreement.
From major infrastructure investments to attracting current business and international opportunities, your financial expertise will help shape Northern Ontario's future.
About the job As a Financial Officer, you will support the effective financial management of the branch's transportation, infrastructure, trade and investment programs. Your financial analysis and advice will help guide planning, manage risks and support informed decisions.
In this role, you will:
manage program finances and the asset portfolio
prepare budgets, forecasts and spending plans
monitor expenditures, trends and budget variances
provide financial analysis, advice and recommendations
coordinate budget and year-end reporting processes
oversee financial administration and liaise with the Ministry of Transportation's financial unit
Financial knowledge You have:
knowledge of budgeting, forecasting and expenditure management
knowledge of government resource allocation, estimates and reporting processes
knowledge of policies and directives related to payments, receivables, purchasing and transfer payments
an understanding of business planning and program evaluation processes




Analytical and problem-solving skills You can:
analyze expenditures, trends and budget variances
identify risks, funding pressures and cost‑saving opportunities
assess the budget implications of business plans, project proposals and funding changes
recommend solutions to financial issues and improvements to processes
Communication and interpersonal skills You have:
communication skills to explain financial information, policies and processes clearly
advisory skills to provide guidance and recommendations to management and staff
writing skills to prepare reports, submissions, correspondence and briefing materials
leadership skills to guide staff through financial processes and requirements
interpersonal skills to work with internal and external partners to resolve issues
Organizational and technical skills You have:
experience coordinating budgeting, forecasting and year-end reporting activities
organizational skills to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines
attention to detail to ensure financial information is accurate and complete
experience using financial information systems to monitor budgets and expenditures
proficiency with spreadsheet,



database and reporting software to analyze data and prepare clear reports
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.
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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.

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