Amended - Business and Fiscal Planning Advisor

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Apply By: Tuesday, November 10, 2026 11:59 pm EST

Amended - Business and Fiscal Planning Advisor

Job ID:

249775

Posting status:

Open

Organization:

Ministry of Health

Division:

Corporate Services Division: Financial Management Branch

City:

Kingston

Position(s) language:

English

Job term:

2 Permanent

Job code:

5A001 - Finance05

Salary:

$80,089.00 - $115,402.00 Per year

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Amendment: Posting extended.

Are you a financial-savvy and results-oriented individual who is looking to make a positive impact? If so, consider this exciting opportunity with the Ministry of Health, Financial Management Branch, where you will provide financial expertise and leadership to support clients in managing their financial resources effectively.

About the job

In this role, you will:
• provide leadership and financial expertise to clients regarding financial planning and management
• review, analyze and report on budgets and provide advice
• identify financial trends, risks and opportunities; and provide reports and recommendations
• develop and implement operational and financial processes and tools to support the ministry's fiscal cycle reporting
• assist in the development and implementation of training programs, communication tools and materials
• lead and participate on cross-functional teams and projects

What you bring to the team

Financial and business planning expertise

• you have applied knowledge of modern controllership principles, business planning, performance measurement and financial management practices within a large organization
• you have proven skills in financial analysis, budgeting and forecasting

Accounting and health care knowledge

• you have applied knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and sound financial and auditing practices
• you have the ability to acquire knowledge of health care programs, delivery, and funding systems to provide financial analysis, information and advice in support of assigned program area

Communication and interpersonal skills

• you have strong oral and written communication skills to articulate and provide effective advice and consultation to management, clients and staff, while developing and maintaining productive working relationships
• you have verbal communication skills to provide clear, concise and accurate information
• you have presentation and persuasion skills to provide convincing explanations/direction on complex financial issues and processes
• you have proven writing skills to prepare complex financial analyses and reports

Research, analytical and problem-solving skills

• you have the ability to conduct complex financial analyses and conduct research for best practices
• you have the ability to analyze, interpret and assess financial information
• you can assess, interpret and apply financial directives, policies, and legislation and provide expertise to stakeholders
• you have demonstrated ability to evaluate trends, standards, and policies using different sources of information to determine impacts, develop options, and make recommendations

Project leadership, coordination and organization skills

• you have demonstrated leadership and coordination skills to manage, prioritize, and coordinate financial activities to meet deadlines
• you have leadership abilities to provide mentoring and support to staff on projects

Technical skills

• you have applied knowledge and skills in using presentation, and word processing software to prepare reports, presentations and other materials
• you have proven skills with databases and financial systems for financial analysis and reporting

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 10, 2026 11:59 pm EST

Position details:

• 2 English Permanent, 49 Place d'Armes, Kingston, East Region

Compensation group:

Association of Management, Administrative and Professional Crown Employees of Ontario

Work hours:

Schedule 6

Category:

Finance and Economics

Posted on:

Tuesday, October 20, 2026

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.

How to apply:

1. You must apply online.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. Read the job description to make sure you understand this job.
5. OPS employees are required to quote their WIN EMPLOYEE ID number when applying.
6. 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.

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