Procurement and Finance Officer

Date Posted:
01/05/2026

Req ID:
46290

Faculty/Division:
Faculty of Arts & Science

Department:
Office of Financial Services

Campus:
St. George (Downtown Toronto)

Position Number:

Description
About us:
The Faculty of Arts & Science is the heart of Canada's leading university and one of the most comprehensive and diverse academic divisions in the world. The strength of Arts & Science derives from our combined teaching and research excellence in the humanities, sciences, and social sciences across 29 departments, seven colleges and 46 interdisciplinary centres, institutes and programs.

We can only realize our mission with the dedication and excellence of engaged staff and faculty. The diversity of opportunities and perspectives within the Faculty reflects the local and global landscape and the need for curiosity, innovative thinking and collaboration. At Arts & Science, we take pride in our legacy of innovation and discovery that has changed the way we think about the world.

The Planning, Budget & Finance Office provides strategic and operational advice on the financial and budget management of the Faculty, as well as internal institutional and Faculty research data and business support services to all of the Faculty's units. The Office models, plans, and implements the Faculty's operating budget and provides Faculty-wide support and advice on the management of research, restricted and trust funds; financial analyses and forecasting; strategic planning and budget analysis; policy compliance and develops and delivers finance and business training seminars for A&S academic administrators and administrative staff.

Your Opportunity
Under the general direction of the Supervisor, Payroll & Accounting Services, the Procurement and Finance Officer is responsible for providing the Faculty of Arts and Science community with assistance and information on all Procurement. You will bring a strong understanding of public procurement principles and be able to apply them to various procurement projects. You will also possess superior verbal and written communication skills and a high level of professionalism. The Faculty of Arts and Science community will rely on your guidance in all things Procurement. You will have close interaction with senior leaders across the Faculty of Arts and Science, to coordinate requirements for additional information or supporting documentation needed to expedite the processing of financial and procurement transactions.

Your Responsibilities Will Include

• Interpreting and applying procurement and e-commerce rules and related guidelines
• Obtaining quotations and issuing purchase orders within established limits
• Ensuring contracts and agreements are consistent with University standards and guidelines
• Serving as a resource on strategies for issues surrounding procurement, PCI compliance and e-commerce solution processes
• Training staff on procurement, PCI compliance, e-procurement solutions and e-commerce systems, and templates and methods
• Implementing plans and process improvements for financial administration activities
• Identifying and analyzing data discrepancies and taking necessary actions to correct errors
• Fostering cooperative working relationships with a wide variety of internal and external contacts

Essential Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting or Business Administration plus related procurement certification; or acceptable combination of equivalent experience.
• Minimum four (4) years direct procurement experience with responsibility for supplier sourcing, competitive procurement, contract review, and relationship management.
• Progressive procurement experience with the demonstrated ability to assess and determine appropriate procurement processes as well as effectively conduct bid/proposal analysis/evaluation.
• Data analytics experience including interpreting data and making recommendations, collaborating with cross functional teams.
• Experience working in a fast paced and high volume finance department including issuing a high volume of purchase orders within a Financial Information System.
• Experience working in a purchasing environment with diverse spend categories.
• Must have current knowledge in the field of procurement and industry best practices, including public procurement.
• Experience producing complex statistical and financial reports.
• Experience tracking, processing and analyzing information.
• Experience analyzing financial data, preparing reports, and presenting financial information.
• Experience with performing financial reconciliations.
• Experience advising on processes and requirements for making major purchases and lease agreements.
• Experience with computerized purchasing, eProcurement, and financial systems (SAP R/3 preferred).
• Demonstrated experience with U of T's Administrative Management System (e.g. FIS and HRIS), or equivalent systems.
• Demonstrated advanced skills with Microsoft Office Suite (e.g. Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Good communication skills, both orally and written with both internal and external contacts and the ability to work with all levels of the organization.
• Ability to interpret complex concepts, legislation and communicate these to a variety of stakeholders.
• Strong ability to identify critical issues and problem solve independently.
• Proven ability to organize, prioritize, and problem solve own work to meet multiple deadlines.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Proven ability to handle confidential information.

Assets (Nonessential)

• Experience with SAP.
• In-depth understanding of University of Toronto procurement policies and procedures.

To Be Successful In This Role You Will Be

• Accountable
• Meticulous
• Multi-tasker
• Problem solver
• Resourceful
• Self-directed
• Team player

Closing Date:
01/13/2026, 11:59PM ET

Employee Group:
USW

Appointment Type
: Budget - Continuing

Schedule:
Full-Time

Pay Scale Group & Hiring Zone
USW Pay Band 12 -- $81,312. with an annual step progression to a maximum of $103,986. Pay scale and job class assignment is subject to determination pursuant to the Job Evaluation/Pay Equity Maintenance Protocol.

Job Category:
Finance/Budget/Planning/Audit

Lived Experience Statement
Candidates who are members of Indigenous, Black, racialized and 2SLGBTQ+ communities, persons with disabilities, and other equity deserving groups are encouraged to apply, and their lived experience shall be taken into consideration as applicable to the posted position.

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Diversity Statement
The University of Toronto embraces Diversity and is building a culture of belonging that increases our capacity to effectively address and serve the interests of our global community. We strongly encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples, Black and racialized persons, women, persons with disabilities, and people of diverse sexual and gender identities. We value applicants who have demonstrated a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion and recognize that diverse perspectives, experiences, and expertise are essential to strengthening our academic mission.

As part of your application, you will be asked to complete a brief Diversity Survey. This survey is voluntary. Any information directly related to you is confidential and cannot be accessed by search committees or human resources staff. Results will be aggregated for institutional planning purposes. For more information, please see

Accessibility Statement
The University strives to be an equitable and inclusive community, and proactively seeks to increase diversity among its community members. Our values regarding equity and diversity are linked with our unwavering commitment to excellence in the pursuit of our academic mission.

The University is committed to the principles of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). As such, we strive to make our recruitment, assessment and selection processes as accessible as possible and provide accommodations as required for applicants with disabilities.

If you require any accommodations at any point during the application and hiring process, please contact

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