Why join the Finance team at the City of Thunder Bay?
Our Finance Division provides financial services such as banking, accounting, investments, debt analysis, and accounts payable. We are responsible for the City’s capital and operating budgets, consolidated financial statements, the procurement of goods and services, and disposal of surplus goods. The Division also operates store facilities, weigh scales, refuelling facilities, courier services, graphics design and printing for City departments.
Think of managing the City's budget and finances like managing your household budget and personal finances— except on a much larger scale, where every decision made affects not just your family, but the entire community.
This is the time to join our team. If you seek to work in a position that contributes meaningfully to our community and has significant impact, then we would like to hear from you!
The Opportunity
Reporting to the Manager – Budgets & Financial Planning, as the Budget Analyst you will direct and co-ordinate the budget preparation, variance reporting, process re-engineering, performance measurement activities, and participate in the strategic business planning of the Department.
For more accountabilities, review the job description on www.thunderbay.ca/jobs-budget-analyst
The Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate will have the following:
- Degree in business administration or commerce majoring in accounting together with three years’ accounting or related experience, preferably in the municipal or broader public sector; or
- Diploma in business administration in accounting together with five years’ accounting or related experience, preferably in the municipal or broader public sector
- Three years of previous budget preparation, financial reporting and resource management experience.
- Must have the demonstrated ability to manage time effectively and to work independently under time constraints and changing deadlines
- Excellent project/time management, analytical/critical thinking, problem solving, and decision-making skills
Our Great Tangible Benefits
When you join us, you will be in receipt of the following amazing benefits:
- Great competitive salary and fantastic matching pension plan
- Great paid vacation and holidays
- Strong health benefits coverage – employer paid health, vision, & dental benefits
- Excellent life insurance & accidental death & dismemberment insurance (2 times your annual salary)
- Supportive employee family assistance program (EFAP)
- Great employee wellness program
- Great corporate training & leadership development& supportive career progression opportunities
- Great tuition reimbursement program (continuous learning)
- Voluntary leave purchase plan (purchase additional leave days)
- Volunteer time off program
- Great teamwork environment – have other professional & experienced staff to work with regularly
- Opportunity to provide meaningful work
Why the Corporation of the City of Thunder Bay?
The Corporation runs on people like you; that’s why they’re creating a workplace where everyone belongs. Driven by a commitment to excellence, they make a real impact in the community every day. With this employer, stability meets purpose, and diversity is valued. In their supportive and collaborative environment, your growth and well-being will be at the heart of everything they do. www.thunderbay.ca/jobs
Why Thunder Bay?
Thunder Bay is a vibrant community and is the region's commercial, administrative, and medical hub. From trees to transportation to the new frontier for research, health and life sciences, the community stands for hard work and innovation. The City by the Bay is home to 38 elementary schools, three middle schools, eight secondary schools, two private schools, an adult education facility, a post-secondary college and a university institution that provides a medical school and a law school.
Learn more at: GoToThunderBay.ca
If you truly enjoy the advantages of work life balance that a smaller city provides in a large organizational setting, then come join us!
How to Apply
We can’t wait for you to join us and be a part of our team!
For a detailed job description, including job responsibilities and to apply please
Leslie Purdon
Recruitment Officer
Pronouns: She/Her/Hers/Herself
Human Resources & Corporate Safety Division
City Manager’s Office
[T] 807-625-3180 [F] 807-625-3585
leslie.purdon@thunderbay.ca
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