Apply By: Thursday, October 22, 2026 11:59 pm EDTMinistry of Northern Economic Development and GrowthDivision: Northern Development Division, Transportation, Trade and Investment BranchCity: SudburyPosition(s) language:Job term: 1 Temporary up to 6 months, with possible extensionJob 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 recent business and international opportunities, your financial expertise will help shape Northern Ontario's future.About the jobAs 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 portfolioprepare budgets, forecasts and spending plansmonitor expenditures, trends and budget variancesprovide financial analysis, advice and recommendationscoordinate budget and year-end reporting processesoversee financial administration and liaise with the Ministry of Transportation's financial unitFinancial knowledgeYou have:knowledge of budgeting, forecasting and expenditure managementknowledge of government resource allocation, estimates and reporting processesknowledge of policies and directives related to payments, receivables, purchasing and transfer paymentsan understanding of business planning and program evaluation processesAnalytical and problem-solving skillsYou can:analyze expenditures, trends and budget variancesidentify risks, funding pressures and cost‐saving opportunitiesassess the budget implications of business plans, project proposals and funding changesrecommend solutions to financial issues and improvements to processesCommunication and interpersonal skillsYou have:communication skills to explain financial information,



policies and processes clearlyadvisory skills to provide guidance and recommendations to management and staffwriting skills to prepare reports, submissions, correspondence and briefing materialsleadership skills to guide staff through financial processes and requirementsinterpersonal skills to work with internal and external partners to resolve issuesOrganizational and technical skillsYou have:experience coordinating budgeting, forecasting and year-end reporting activitiesorganizational skills to manage competing priorities and meet deadlinesattention to detail to ensure financial information is accurate and completeexperience using financial information systems to monitor budgets and expendituresproficiency with spreadsheet, database and reporting software to analyze data and prepare clear reportsHow we support diversity, inclusion and accessibilityWe 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 initiativesaccessibilityAnti‐Racism PolicyLanguage 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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