Job Description

Apply By: Wednesday, August 6, 2025 11:59 pm EDT

Finance Officer - Bilingual (English/French)

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Job ID:

232040

Posting status:

Open

Organization:

Ministry of Education

Division:

Financial Analysis and Accountability Branch

City:

Toronto

Position(s) language:

Bilingual English/French

Job term:

1 Temporary - up to 12 months, with possible extension

Job code:

20209 - Financial Officer 5 (B/U)

Salary:

$1,593.14 - $2,045.58 Per week
*Indicates the salary listed as per the OPSEU Collective Agreement.

Drive educational excellence, innovation, and equity in our province!

We're looking for a bilingual Senior Analyst, Finance and Audit, with strong financial, analytical, and communication skills. You'll provide financial oversight for Ontario's school boards, ensuring compliance with legislation and regulations. Join our dynamic team to review and analyze information, develop solutions, and consult with school boards to enhance financial accountability.



Note: We support flexible work arrangements, including a hybrid model that allows for a blend of in-office collaboration and remote work.

Information Session;

To learn more about this role and the work of the division, we welcome you to attend our information session. Please join our session on

Tuesday, July 29, 2025, from 10:00 am to 10:30 am.

Attendance is optional and will not influence the screening and selection process.



Click here to register for the session



If you experience any issues with the link, please use the Microsoft Teams meeting details below:



Meeting ID: 234 093 896 817 6


Passcode: 795Ty7fH

About the job

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The Financial Accountability Units within the Financial Analysis and Accountability Branch provide advice and assistance on financial matters related to school boards, which include:



managing the administration and accountability of the school boards' operating grants conducting compliance audits monitoring the school boards' financial health and recommending proactive actions to ensure ongoing financial stability


This exciting opportunity is with the Financial Accountability Unit that oversees a portfolio of 36 school boards in Sudbury and London regions, including 12 French-language school boards across the province and four isolate boards.

What you bring to the team

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Mandatory requirements

You must possess oral and written French language skills at the superior level. Your proficiency level will be confirmed before hire.
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Analytical and problem-solving skills:

You have analytical skills to assess financial data to identify budget variances. You have analytical skills to interpret and apply legislation related to elementary and secondary school education. You have problem solving skills to resolve financial issues using sound judgement.
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Financial skills:

You have experience applying accounting and audit principles and practices. You have experience conducting compliance audits and financial reviews to consolidate findings and produce reports. You can make sure that financial reports adhere to relevant policies and procedures.
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Communication and computer skills:

You have oral communication skills to communicate in a clear and concise manner. You have written communication skills to prepare reports, briefing notes and ministerial correspondence. You have interpersonal skills to develop and maintain effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders. You are proficient with word-processing, spreadsheet and database software.
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Other important skills:

You have project leadership skills to co-ordinate and organize work priorities. You have information management skills to ensure the integrity of financial data.

Don't meet every qualification?

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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

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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

What we offer

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Within the Ministry of Education's Financial Analysis and Accountability Branch, we foster a supportive and collaborative environment through open communication, an open-door policy and regular feedback. The Financial Officer will play a key role in supporting the branch's mandate by providing advice and assistance on financial matters related to school boards, reviewing school boards' financial submissions and conducting compliance audits.




The Ontario Public Service is one of Ontario's largest employers. Employees work for a wide range of ministries, with offices in more than 70 cities across the province. We offer:



a career that can grow across ministries and job functions flexible learning and developmental opportunities, including education and mentorship programs a comprehensive compensation and benefits package base salary that aligns to market trends with performance-based pay and scheduled salary progression tailored work arrangements, including opportunities like flex hours, self-funded leave and more a modern, friendly and accessible physical work environment

Additional information:

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Apply by:

Wednesday, August 6, 2025 11:59 pm EDT

Position details:

1 Bilingual English/French Temporary, duration up to 12 months, 315 Front St W, Toronto, Toronto Region

Compensation group:

Ontario Public Service Employees Union

Work hours:

Schedule 6

Category:

Finance and Economics

Posted on:

Tuesday, July 22, 2025

Note:

This ad is also available in French. The information that you provide for the purpose of this competition and the results from this competition may be used to fill other positions. These positions may be of various tenures including short-term assignments. Your information and the results from this competition will be retained for the purpose of filling vacancies in accordance with the applicable collective agreement or policy provisions. C-EU-232040/25

How to apply:

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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 job description 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 matiere de langue et evaluation:

Toutes les offres d'emploi externes de la fonction publique de l'Ontario (FPO) sont affichees en francais et en anglais. Consultez la section Langue du ou des postes en haut de chaque offre d'emploi pour connaitre les exigences linguistiques. Pour tous les postes, les candidats sont evalues en anglais, la langue d'affaires de la FPO. Si le poste est bilingue (anglais/francais), vous devrez egalement passer un test de competences linguistiques en francais.

Strengthening Ontario, together