Project Manager

2 weeks ago


Toronto, Canada Ontario Ministry of Education Full time

The Job

If you are a financial professional looking for a leadership opportunity, consider this position with the Financial Standards and Consolidation Unit

The Ministry

The Ministry of Education administers the system of publicly funded elementary and secondary school education in Ontario, in accordance with the directions set by the provincial government. The ministry also provides education services to students at schools for the blind, the deaf and the deafblind. The Minister of Education, through the ministry, issues curricula; sets requirements for student diplomas and certificates; and provides funding to school boards for academic instruction and for building and maintaining schools. The minister may also set policy for student assessment, which is then carried out by the Education Quality and Accountability Office (EQAO). The EQAO gives the minister advice on assessment policy, and issues reports on the results of its assessments.
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The Branch

The Financial Analysis and Accountability Branch (FAAB) are responsible for providing advice and assistance on financial matters related to school boards. Key functions include: - Monitoring the financial health of Ontario's school boards;
- Financial policy development and implementation of accounting policy changes;
- Enrolment audits, the development of audit tools, and the framework for Audit Committees and regional internal audit teams;
- Reporting and accountability requirements associated with administering grants to school boards; and, - The consolidation of school board financial results into the province's Budget and Public Accounts

Why work for the Ontario Public Service

The Ontario Public Service (OPS) is committed to being an employer of first choice, creating a positive and inclusive work environment.

**We offer**:

- Competitive compensation and benefits
- Flexible work arrangements
- Collegial and professional work culture
- Career growth and development opportunities across multiple business areas
- On-the-job training to support your success in the role

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.

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 job, you will**:

- plan and manage projects associated with the implementation of consolidating school boards' financial information into the province's budgets, annual reports and budget updates
- guide the development of policy options, proposals and plans to address funding policy, new reporting frameworks, capital asset reporting, and other business analysis issues
- provide leadership and guidance to project staff
- provides expertise, advice, and issues management support to senior management on policy and business analysis issues

How do I qualify?

**Financial Knowledge and Expertise**:

- You have knowledge of the theory and practice of economic and financial analysis and statistical methodologies to lead analysis, evaluation, assessment, interpretation and reporting of school board financial data
- You have knowledge of financial and accounting principles, standards, government controllership and broader public sector financial consolidation
- You demonstrate experience with large-scale financial reporting systems to perform information analysis and prepare complex reports
- You have proven policy development experience to lead development of policy options/proposals related to funding, reporting and transfer payment

**Communication and Stakeholder Management Skills**:

- You have excellent verbal and written communication skills to communicate complex financial information clearly and concisely
- You have consultation and advisory skills to provide expert advice and guidance to senior management
- You have negotiation and relationship management skills to build and maintain partnerships with stakeholders, who often hold differing opinions/mandates
- You can work collaboratively with senior management, staff, and various stakeholders

**Project Management and Leadership Skills**:

- You have project management skills and demonstrated ability to plan and lead financial/business analysis projects
- You can lead a team of professionals and provide guidance, direction and support to project team members

Analytical and Strategic Thinking Skills
- You have experience leading in-depth analysis of fi


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