Job Description

Requisition ID: 18816

Department: Community & Social Services Dept.

Service: Comm Saf, Well-Being,Pol & Anlt Services

Branch: Social Development & Funding Branch

Employment Type: 1 Full Time Temporary Position

Work Hours: 35 hours per week

Affiliation: CIPP

Salary Information: $85,947.68 - $104,577.20 annually (2025 rates of pay)

Location: 100 Constellation, Nepean

City: Ottawa, ON

Job Category: Community and Social Services

Application Close:

05/09/2025

JOB SUMMARY

Community Safety, Well-Being, Policy and Analytics manages an overall budget of approximately $45M, sourced from municipal, provincial and federal funding.

This position will be housed in the Social Development and Funding team, and will be primarily responsible for:
Conducting financial reconciliation, budget planning and overall financial administration

Developing and standardizing tools and processes to support these activities

Reviewing audited financial statements from funded agencies

Supporting implementation of financial policies, procedures and best practices related to CSWBPA's projects & programs

Monitoring financial performance and ensuring compliance with financial and service level guidelines and procedures

Conducting financial audits and reviews

Liaising with community partners, auditors and other government funders

Consolidating business cases and analyzing funding portfolios

Preparing operating budgets and overseeing financial reporting

Administering and monitoring financial reporting requirements and related systems capabilities

Enhancing internal controls and recommending system upgrades or improvements to meet evolving needs

Providing day-to-day financial management support to management and staff

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Completion of 4 year university degree in Business, Commerce, or a related field with demonstrated abilities in financial management

Minimum of 5 years of progressively responsible experience in financial analysis, budgets or accounting

Experience in administering financial component of social housing programs

Two to three years of supervisory experience is an asset

CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENCES

Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) current with CPA Ontario

KNOWLEDGE

City of Ottawa organization, financial policies and procedures (i.e. Corporate Policy Manual)

Generally accepted accounting and auditing standards

Policy guidelines and relevant legislation

Understanding of legislated funding rules applicable to various social programs

Understanding of corporate information management systems including financial budgeting, tracking, accounting and reporting, departmental project, assets, and maintenance management systems and their interfaces internal financial controls and processes

Contracting processes

Funding programs available to the City from other levels of government

Knowledge of applicable health and safety legislation, including the rights and duties of workers

COMPETENCIES, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Able to work independently, with minimum supervision, and collaboratively with all staff as part of a team Provide functional supervision to other assigned employees, schedule and coordinate work activities and provide instructions/guidance Analyze financial statements and Annual Information Returns Establish and maintain positive working relationships with housing providers and auditors Provide advice, guidance, direction and effective leadership Interpret relevant legislation and policies Write clearly, concisely and accurately Communicate effectively with others, clarifying ideas and ensuring they are understood Counsel and resolve problems/issues Conduct financial compliance audits/reviews Respond to multiple and often conflicting requests from staff and clients, including providing on-the-spot reports and explanations to management in preparation for urgent/ad hoc meetings; Identify financial tracking reporting requirements and provide user input to systems enhancements, as required; Use corporate financial systems (SAP, SHAMIS) and a variety of software applications (spreadsheets, databases, word processing, etc). Attention to detail; Excellent time management, organizational and interpersonal skills; Flexible and adaptable to change; Possess strong client service capabilities; Able to demonstrate tact and diplomacy; Able to exercise discretion and confidentiality.

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

Language Requirement: English oral, reading, writing Experience and formal training combined with demonstrated performance and ability may substitute for stipulated academic requirements. Please save a copy of the job poster. Once the closing date has passed, it will no longer be available.




We wish to thank all applicants for their interest and effort in applying for this position. Only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.



The City of Ottawa promotes the principles of diversity and inclusion and adheres to the tenets of the Canadian Human Rights Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code. We encourage applications from members of Indigenous, Black and other racialized communities, persons with disabilities, women and non-binary persons, persons of all ethnic origins, religions, sexual orientations, classes, gender identities and expressions.

Candidates are encouraged to self-identify as a member of one or more designated employment equity groups in the self-identification questionnaire.



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