Senior Municipal Financial Advisor

3 weeks ago


London, Canada Ombudsman Ontario Full time
Do you want to contribute in building resilient and fiscally sound municipalities in Ontario? Do you possess strong financial and relationship management skills with keen political acuity? Then consider joining our team of dedicated professionals at the Municipal Services Office Western Region

You will work alongside municipalities and Ontario's municipal policy and legislative experts in providing a range of advisory and program management services to municipalities related to local government financial issues.

This position requires frequent travel to attend municipal meetings or seminars.

Note
Effective April 1, 2024 the salary range for this position is $88,496.00 to $128,625.00 per year in compliance with AMAPCEO collective agreement provisions. The new rates, effective retroactive to April 1, 2024, were recently confirmed and dates for implementation of the new salary rates are still to be determined.

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?As a Senior Municipal Financial Advisor, you will:
• provide team leadership, project supervision and technical guidance to municipal advisors
• strategically analyse municipal finance trends in conjunction with counterparts in other regions and divisions, and report corporately on findings
• liaise with senior municipal officials to discuss a variety of related financial issues
• monitor, track, and report on regional issues relating to municipal financial management
• coordinate the delivery of financial assistance programs administered by the regional office

How do I qualify?Technical Expertise:• You have knowledge of the theories and business practices in municipal financial management together with accounting and balance sheet skills.
• You have knowledge of legislation and regulations (e.g. Municipal Act 2001, Municipal Affairs Act)
• You have knowledge of municipal auditing requirements to understand and identify municipal financial capacity and to discuss the details of various financial challenges
• You have knowledge of provincial and municipal structure, organization and the various aspects of municipal administration (e.g. finance, budgeting, accounting) in order to develop recommendations for financial strategies, plans, and actions.

Communication and Interpersonal Skills:• You have demonstrated communication and presentation skills to develop reports and documents and communicate information to senior management and municipal management.
• You use tact and diplomacy when dealing with politically sensitive issues of a confidential nature.
• You can effectively present and provide training to a variety of stakeholders.
• You can proficiently create and develop a variety of documents using computer software (ex. word processing, presentation, spreadsheet, data base and financial applications software).
• You have strong interpersonal skills to foster effective partnerships and integrated networks with advisors, specialists and stakeholders across the region and the Ontario Public Service.

Team Leadership, Project Management and Decision-Making Skills:• You have demonstrated team leadership abilities and commitment to team work.
• You have decision-making and strategic thinking skills.
• You have sound judgement to provide advice and influence others and to make an impact in terms of financial leadership.
• You can lead and coordinate projects concurrently and meet tight deadlines.

Analytical and Problem-Solving• You can research and identify issues and recommend responses, solutions and prepare technical reports
• You can analyze the impacts of new or revised programs
• You have the ability to identify and review trends and financial strategies



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