Business Administrator

**Attention Administrative Professionals** Are you someone who thrives on building strong relationships, increasing efficiencies and implementing solutions that improve operational effectiveness? Does the idea of overseeing and managing business finances and budget activities along with ensuring the smooth operation of a correctional institution peak your interest? If so, consider this opportunity as a Business Administrator with the Ministry of the Solicitor General, Algoma Treatment and Remand Centre. If you have a strong business aptitude to provide operational and administrative services in the following areas: Financial Planning, Analysis and Control, Workforce Management, Facilities Management, Human Resources Administration and Purchasing, consider joining our team. We would love to hear from you Don't go unnoticed Tell us your story and why you are the right fit for the Business Administrator role. **About Us**: The Correctional Services Division of the Ministry of the Solicitor General in the Ontario Public Service is responsible for maintaining and operating provincial correctional institutions for adult offenders, 18 years and over, who are serving a sentence of up to two years less a day or who are awaiting criminal proceedings. This ministry is also responsible for the community supervision of persons on probation, conditional sentences and provincial parole. What a career in the OPS can offer you: We care about the well being of our people; that is why the OPS is committed to being an employer of first choice by creating a positive and inclusive work environment. In addition to a collegial and professional work culture, career growth and development as well as on-the-job training to help you succeed, we offer a competitive total compensation package, which includes an attractive salary and may include the following: - A defined benefit pension plan - Maternity and parental leave top-up benefits which includes adoptive parents - Comprehensive Health and Dental Plans - Life and Disability insurance - 24/7 access to an Employee Assistance Program - Online and in-person workshops - Opportunities for advancement **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 role, you will: - Demonstrate the **leadership behaviours, attributes and mindset for leaders**, across the organization, to lead the OPS into the future and deliver our vision. - Provide leadership by managing and optimizing staff performance, building teams and maximizing employee engagement. - Coordinate the administrative budget management, including forecast of expenditures, budget roll-ups, year-end accounting and financial reporting activities. - Provide advice and technical guidance on financial, human resources and administrative matters. - Manage the administration of payroll and benefits, human resources transactions, purchasing, mail operations, inventory control, computer systems, accounting functions, service agreements and service provider contracts. - Assume managerial responsibilities of an assigned team, and provide coaching and mentoring to staff. **How do I qualify?**: **Leadership Skills**: - You can provide coaching, mentoring and technical direction to an assigned team. - You can plan, organize and coordinate daily work in the office to ensure effective and efficient business operation. - You can prioritize business needs and requirements, and effectively manage issues. **Technical Skills**: - You have knowledge of financial, administrative and purchasing processes and procedures. - You have knowledge of automated financial tracking systems, spreadsheet and analytical programs. - You have proven skills to provide support in a variety of human resources functions, including recruitment, employee training and development and employee relations. **Communication and Interpersonal Skills**: - You can provide advice to the management team on financial, business and human resources planning. - You can communicate effectively with service providers, vendors and contractors to exchange information, coordinate goods and services, discuss and resolve issues. - You can prepare a variety of written documents, including financial reports. - You have proven communication, conflict manageme