HOW DO I QUALIFY?

Ideally, you have a University degree in Business Administration/Accounting, a professional accounting designation (CPA (CA, CMA or CGA)) or a Master of Business Administration. You have at least five years of relevant work experience in a financial planning position, preferably in a municipal setting. A combination of education and experience may be considered. You are known for your ability to work collaboratively with staff at all levels in an organization. You possess strong analytical, organizational, presentation and decision-making skills and are able to demonstrate proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint and Word. You are a self-starter with the ability to work independently in a team setting and be able to organize and prioritize work to meet deadlines.

In addition, your experience includes:

• Meeting the expectations and requirements of internal and external customers
• Providing individuals with timely information so that they can make accurate decisions
• Effectively motivating and directing the work of individuals and teams
• Scoping out length and difficulty of tasks and projects
• Setting objectives and goals and establishing targets for quality and productivity
• Exercising sound judgment and evidence-based decision making in demanding or stressful situations
• Responding decisively and quickly to emerging opportunities or risks, being cognizant of decisions that may be politically sensitive
• Demonstrating values and ethics in personal behavior in keeping with corporate values; being widely trusted; keeping confidences, admitting mistakes and representing self truthfully
• Identifying solutions, alternatives and consequences based upon the evaluation of relevant facts, issues and risks
• Writing clearly and succinctly to inform and persuade in a variety of circumstances
• Dealing proactively with interpersonal or personal matters that could affect overall performance
• Demonstrating an understanding of team member roles and responsibilities, and balancing own needs with those of the team or organization

YOU ARE AN EXPERIENCED PROFESSIONAL WITH A COMPREHENSIVE KNOWLEDGE OF:

• Public Sector Accounting Board regulations
• The principles of financial planning practices in a municipal environment
• Knowledge of the Development Charge Act, 1997 and the Planning Act
• Public sector decision-making processes
• Experience with Financial Management software preferably JDE, FMW and AMANDA
• Microsoft Office technology (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)