Help guide the financial planning behind Ontario's transportation priorities!

Are you a finance skilled who wants to see the direct impact of your work on major public investments, infrastructure projects, and transportation services used by millions of Ontarians?

Join the Ministry of Transportation's Finance Branch, where you will provide strategic financial analysis and advice that helps guide some of the province's most significant transportation priorities. From supporting transit agencies and transfer payment programs to overseeing multi-billion-dollar capital investments, your work will influence decisions that keep Ontario moving.

We are currently hiring Business and Fiscal Planning Advisors in two offices:

- Agency Financial Oversight Office
- Capital Planning and Strategies Office

In either office, you will work with partners across the Ministry and its' agencies to provide analysis and advice, strengthen financial processes and support responsible decision-making.

About the job

As a Business and Fiscal Planning Advisor, you will:

- provide leadership and financial expertise to clients on financial planning and management
- review, analyze, and report on reconciliations, and provide informed recommendations and advice
- identify financial trends, risks, and opportunities, and deliver actionable insights and reports
- enhance financial processes, tools and reporting to support the fiscal cycle
- support the development of training programs and communication materials to enable better transfer payment reconciliation processes across the Ministry.
- lead and participate in cross-functional teams and projects to support key stakeholders in reviewing and completing reconciliations.

What you bring to the team

Technical Knowledge:

You can

- Learn and apply organizational processes, strategic directions and financial plans.
- Apply program evaluation, performance measurement and risk management principles.
- Assess the effectiveness,



efficiency and sustainability of programs and initiatives and make recommendations.
- Provide advice on complex or sensitive business and financial matters.

Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills:

You can

- Research, analyze and assess information from various sources.
- Identify and evaluate emerging issues and their potential impacts.
- Assess financial and other risks and recommend options to mitigate them.

Business Planning and Financial Expertise:

You have

- Knowledge of business planning, budgeting and financial management principles and practices.
- Experience applying financial policies, standards, budget practices and accounting procedures.
- Experience providing advice on the planning and financial management of complex programs.
- Experience supporting financial accountability.

Communication, Collaboration and Computer Skills:

You can

- Communicate clearly and prepare reports, correspondence, business cases and presentations for different audiences.
- Present advice and explain financial and program information.
- Collaborate with stakeholders and colleagues, using diplomacy and tact when addressing sensitive issues.
- Use spreadsheets, databases and financial information systems to conduct analysis.

Additional information

Address:

- 1 English Permanent, 301 St Paul St, St Catharines
- 1 English Temporary, duration up to 18 months, 777 Bay St, Toronto
- 1 English Temporary, duration up to 12 months, 777 Bay St, Toronto

Posted on: Monday, November 2, 2026

How to apply:

Please apply online, only, at www.ontario.ca/careers, quoting Job ID 250208, by Tuesday, November 17, 2026. Please follow the instructions to submit your application.

If you require accommodation in order to participate in the recruitment process, please contact us at www.gojobs.gov.on.ca/ContactUs.aspx to provide your contact information. The Ontario Public Service is an inclusive employer. Accommodation will be provided in accordance with Ontario’s Human Rights Code.

📌 Business and Fiscal Planning Advisor (Ontario)
🏢 Ontario Ministry of Transportation/ Ministère des Transports de l’Ontario
📍 Ontario