Bureau Financial Coordinator

The Ministry of the Solicitor General, Ontario Provincial Police, and the Bureau Commander of the Communications & Technology Services Bureau are seeking a qualified individual to provide financial, analytical and related administrative services.
In this exciting, rewarding and challenging opportunity, you will work as part of a dynamic team to ensure an effective modern controllership while adhering to applicable directives, policies and procedures.

Note: This posting is for a permanent opportunity. The results of this competition will be used to fill current and future temporary and permanent opportunities with qualified eligible candidate within the unit during the next 12 months following the competition closing. This competition may be relied upon for similar future temporary or permanent vacancies at the same classification within the OPP, in accordance with OPPA Collective Agreement Article 38.02 and Ontario Public Service Employment Policy Section 8.40.

This is an operational position requiring a high level of engagement with members and stakeholders. The successful applicant will be required to report to their assigned OPP worksite to perform their duties in accordance with Ontario Public Service workplace policies.

About the OPP:

The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is one of North America's largest deployed police services with more than 5,800 uniformed officers, 2,400 civilian employees and 830 Auxiliary officers. We provide essential services that ensure the safety and security of the people of the Province of Ontario. The OPP is a division of the Ministry of the Solicitor General, the largest operational ministry in the province with a presence in every community across Ontario. We are the largest police service in Ontario and the second largest in Canada.

The OPP Values promote always doing the right things for the right reasons, by:

• Serving with PRIDE, PROFESSIONALISM and HONOUR.
• Interacting with RESPECT, COMPASSION and FAIRNESS.
• Leading with INTEGRITY, HONESTY and COURAGE.
The Communications and Technology Services Bureau (CTSB) is comprised of more than 1,000 dedicated uniform and civilian professionals who possess a wide variety of backgrounds, expertise, and technical skills. The challenge of meeting the needs of a provincial police service with over 9,000 uniform and civilian members in a province as vast as Ontario is significant. Despite this, CTSB members have risen to the occasion and will continue to surpass expectations in meeting the needs of a diverse, geographically deployed OPP workforce.

OPS Commitment to Diversity, Inclusion, Accessibility, and Anti-Racism:

We are committed to build a workforce that reflects the communities we serve and to promote a diverse, anti-racist, inclusive, accessible, merit-based, respectful and equitable workplace.

We invite all interested individuals to apply and encourage applications from people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black, and racialized individuals, as well as people from a diversity of ethnic and cultural origins, sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions.

Visit the OPS Anti-Racism Policy and the OPS Diversity and Inclusion Blueprint pages to learn more about the OPS commitment to advance racial equity, accessibility, diversity, and inclusion in the public service.

We offer employment accommodation across the recruitment process and all aspects of employment consistent with the requirements of Ontario's Human Rights Code. Refer to the "How to apply" section if you require a disability-related accommodation.

What can I expect to do in this role?

In this role, you will:

• Provide financial, analytical and related administrative services to the bureau in the areas of controllership, fiscal and risk management, forecasting, financial planning, position management, procurement, monitoring and reporting
• Administer the consolidated financial reports for multiple programs, to adequately record, track and forecast administrative, operating and capital expenditures.
• Develop bureau procurement plan in conjunction with bureau managers to assist in forecasting for the year.
• Coordinate the preparation for and management of fiscal month end and year-end closing, including preparing and submitting all necessary documentation within established deadlines.
• Provide guidance to management and other staff regarding policies and guidelines for travel claims, procurement processes and various other financial and administrative policies as required.

How do I qualify?

Mandatory

• Ability to pass an OPP background/ security investigation.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Financial Management and Accounting Experience:

• You have demonstrated knowledge of financial and management accounting and auditing principles and practices as defined by Generally Accepted Accounting principles, policies, procedures and financial and procurement policies and directives.
• You have demonstrated knowledge of financial and business best practices and the research skills to research financial controls and budget forecasting methods to recommend improvements to existing methods and procedures. Knowledge of relevant OPP/OPS policies and procedures related to the Ministry of Finance and Treasury Board Secretariat.

Financial Analysis and Planning Skills:

• You know current analytical and financial planning and reporting standards and practices, evaluation review techniques, computer tools, quality assurance and modern controllership to provide expert business advice and consultation on financial and controllership issues.
• You can strategically develop and apply valid problem-solving techniques and interpret and apply policies, procedures and guidelines appropriately.
• You know and can use various computer software applications (i.e., Outlook, Word, and Excel) to prepare, update and maintain financial data and information, produce financial spreadsheets and graphs, prepare correspondence, reports, etc.

Interpersonal and Communication Skills:

• You can work with staff at all levels and with internal and external partners.
• You have presentation and oral communication skills to present analyses, estimates and forecasts and to make recommendations regarding options and strategies to bureau management.
• You have written communication skills to prepare correspondence, reports, and other materials.

Organizational Skills:

• You have organizational and analytical skills to determine objectives and priorities, and to plan, direct and coordinate various projects within established timeframes.
• You have mathematical skills to create and troubleshoot complex mathematical formulae and perform detailed calculations.

Additional Information:

Ensure that you read the job description to make sure you understand this job. Even if you don't meet every requirement in this job description, we still encourage you to apply.

Application Instructions:

Please submit your application to Dave Henderson, at opp.ctsb.techoperations@opp.ca, quoting job number #24-314CV.

Only those applicants selected for interview will be contacted.

Email: opp.ctsb.techoperations@opp.ca

The Ontario Provincial Police is dedicated to ensuring open, accessible, equitable and respectful workplaces, and is committed to reflecting the diverse communities it serves. We encourage applications from members of diverse communities, including Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, women, persons from racialized groups, 2SLGBTQ+ persons, those who are able to speak fluently in another language(s), and anyone committed to a rewarding career in public service. The Ontario Provincial Police is an equal opportunity employer and accommodations will be provided in all stages of our hiring processes, as necessary. If you require accommodation in order to apply for this position, please contact the hiring manager.