Financial Officer

Apply By: Tuesday, November 18, :59 pm EST

Financial Officer

Job ID:

228740

Posting status:

Open

Organization:

Ministry of Energy and Mines

Division:

Mining Policy and Sector Development / Strategic Services Branch

City:

Sudbury

Position(s) language:

English

Job term:

1 Permanent, 2 Temporary up to 12 months, with possible extension

Job code:

Financial Officer 2 (B/U)

Salary:

$1, $1,525.83 Per week*

*Indicates the salary listed as per the OPSEU Collective Agreement.

Support smart financial decisions that power Ontario's mineral sector

Join the Finance and Administration Unit in the Mining Policy and Sector Development, where you'll play a key role in delivering financial analysis, operational support, and administrative services that help drive strategic planning and resource management across the division.

About the job

As a part of the Finance and Administration Unit, you will:

• provide financial reporting and analysis to support operational planning and financial management activities
• provide advice, information and recommendations on financial management, administrative policies and procedures and procurement
• contribute to the development and implementation of effective procedures, systems, and processes
• review all iExpense and purchase card transactions
• monitor, track and report on contract agreements between the division and external service providers
• prepare hiring packages for fixed-term and regular staff

What you bring to the team
Financial and administrative expertise

You have demonstrated knowledge of:

• accounting practices, financial management principles, resource allocation, budget and financial forecasting, and expenditure controls
• procurement processes and procedures

You have the ability to:

• gather and verify accurate staffing data from multiple sources to prepare hiring documentation

Analytical, problem solving and organizational skills

You can:

• apply effective analytical, decision-making, and problem-solving skills to support financial and administrative functions
• extract/manipulate data, and analyze financial information to establish and monitor the status of the budget and identify and resolve discrepancies, problems or concerns
• plan, organize, and manage multiple tasks with competing deadlines

Communication and interpersonal skills

You can:

• collaborate effectively with colleagues, senior management, and stakeholders, providing financial guidance and support with a strong client service focus
• clearly and concisely communicate information and provide advice on procurement and financial reporting requirements
• prepare and present various documents, including presentations, reports, and summaries

Technology skills

You have demonstrated experience with:

• integrated financial control systems to monitor budgets and expenditures, identify and explain variances, and conduct financial analysis
• computer software programs, including word processing, spreadsheets, financial systems, and internet tools to support financial and administrative tasks
• financial reporting systems to effectively extract and manipulate data for a variety of analytical and planning needs

Don't meet every qualification?

If you are excited about this position and meet most, but not all, of the listed qualifications, please still consider applying. We recognize that no one person might have every qualification in this job ad, and you just might be the right candidate

How we support diversity, inclusion and accessibility

We are building an inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We encourage everyone interested in working with us to apply, including people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black and racialized individuals, as well as people from all ethnicities, cultures, sexual orientations, gender identities and gender expressions.

Our hiring process is accessible, consistent with Ontario's Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005. We are working to prevent and remove barriers in our hiring processes and can offer accommodation to address specific needs related to Code-protected grounds such as disability, family status and religion. For more information about accommodation during the hiring process please contact us.

Learn more about the work the OPS is doing to create an inclusive, anti-racist, accessible and diverse workplace:

• diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives
• accessibility
• Anti-Racism Policy

Additional information:

Apply by:

Tuesday, November 18, :59 pm EST

Position details:

• 1 English Permanent, 933 Ramsey Lake Rd, Sudbury, North Region
• 2 English Temporary, duration up to 12 months, 933 Ramsey Lake Rd, Sudbury, North Region

Compensation group:

Ontario Public Service Employees Union

Work hours:

Schedule 6

Category:

Finance and Economics

Posted on:

Monday, November 3, 2025

Note:

• The information that you provide for the purpose of this competition and the results from this competition may be used to fill other positions. These positions may be of various tenures including short-term assignments. Your information and the results from this competition will be retained for the purpose of filling vacancies in accordance with the applicable collective agreement or policy provisions.
• N-MN-228740/25(2)

How to apply:

• You must apply online.

• Your cover letter and resume combined should not exceed five (5) pages. For tips and tools on how to write a concise cover letter and resume, review the Writing a Cover Letter and Resume: Tips, Tools and Resources.

• Customize your cover letter and resume to the qualifications listed on the job ad. Using concrete examples, you must show how you demonstrated the requirements for this job. We rely on the information you provide to us.

• Read the job description to make sure you understand this job.

• OPS employees are required to quote their WIN EMPLOYEE ID number when applying.

• If you require a disability related accommodation in order to participate in the recruitment process, please Contact Us to provide your contact information. Recruitment services team will contact you within 48 hours.

Language requirements and assessment:

All external Ontario Public Service (OPS) job ads are posted in English and French. Check the "position(s) language" section at the top of each job ad for the language requirements. For all roles, candidates are assessed in English, the business language of the OPS. If the position is bilingual (English/French), you'll also need to pass a French-language proficiency test.

Exigences en matière de langue et évaluation:

Toutes les offres d'emploi externes de la fonction publique de l'Ontario (FPO) sont affichées en français et en anglais. Consultez la section « Langue du ou des postes » en haut de chaque offre d'emploi pour connaître les exigences linguistiques. Pour tous les postes, les candidats sont évalués en anglais, la langue d'affaires de la FPO. Si le poste est bilingue (anglais/français), vous devrez également passer un test de compétences linguistiques en français.

Strengthening Ontario, together

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