Date Posted: 08/05/2025
Req ID: 44612
Faculty/Division: Asst VP - Operations & Services
Department: F.&S. Bldgs & Grounds -04
Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)
Position Number: 00041728

ABOUT US:

The University of Toronto is a trailblazer not only in academia and research but also in ensuring operational excellence. U of T’s Facilities and Services group works diligently to make sure all stakeholders have a safe, clean, comfortable, attractive and sustainable environment in which to learn, teach and play. The Facilities & Services portfolio includes the operation and stewardship of over $3.5 billion in physical assets at the St. George campus situated in the heart of Canada’s largest city. We manage and provide service to over 120 buildings totaling 12 million square feet plus the operation and management of an extensive district energy system supporting more than 150 buildings. Not only are we One of Canada’s Best Employers, we are one of Canada’s Greenest Employers.

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS:

• Advanced College Diploma (3 years) in business or accounting or related discipline; or acceptable combination of equivalent experience.
• Minimum three years of relevant experience. Experience with preparing and monitoring budgets, analysis statistical data and using financial systems (e.g. SAP/FIS).
• Advanced proficiency using Microsoft Office programs.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and efficiently in order to meet frequent and overlapping deadlines.
• Ability to maintain a high degree of accuracy under conditions of frequent interruptions and multiple demands.
• Excellent analytical, communication and customer service skills.
• Excellent communication skills, critical thinking, interpersonal and organizational skills.

LIVED EXPERIENCE STATEMENT

Candidates who are members of Indigenous, Black, racialized and 2SLGBTQ+ communities, persons with disabilities, and other equity deserving groups are encouraged to apply, and their lived experience shall be taken into consideration as applicable to the posted position

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES WILL INCLUDE:

• Planning and administering expenditures for operating budget
• Monitoring department budget to ensure expenditures remain within budgeted allocations
• Applying the University Guide to Financial Management and other applicable policies, agency and regulatory requirements
• Handling sensitive and/or confidential information
• Generating standard financial reports
• Processing payroll
• Processing expense reimbursements
• Acting as the first point of contact for general enquiries
• Answering daily phone calls and recording them
• Directing calls to associate stakeholders
• Verifying the accuracy and completeness of information
• Tracking and monitoring the distribution and return of invoices
• Resolving issues within the scope of the role and escalating problems as needed

TO BE SUCCESSFUL IN THIS ROLE YOU WILL BE:

• Communicator
• Courteous
• Multi-tasker
• Organized
• Resourceful
• Team player