Financial Analyst (6 - Halton Regional Centre - 1, 6 - Halton Regional Centre - 1151 Bronte Road, Oakville (Commissioner of Finance), Canada)

Halton Region

• $87K — $109K *
Finance & Insurance
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, Economics, or related field with a finance/accounting focus.
  • 3 years of relevant experience in finance or accounting roles.
  • Strong knowledge in capital financing and accounting practices.
  • Proficient in computer software, particularly spreadsheets, databases, presentation tools, and SAP.
  • Ability to conduct financial and statistical analyses.

Responsibilities

  • Provide financial support for capital projects by reviewing council resolutions and managing project accounts.
  • Monitor capital project accounts and communicate related information to stakeholders.
  • Perform financial transactions and reconciliations for the capital program and reserves budget.
  • Assist in compiling the annual capital budget and related forecasts and analyses.
  • Prepare semi-annual capital variance and project closure reports, collaborating with project managers for data collection.
  • Conduct year-end tasks for capital financing and reserves for corporate financial reporting.

Benefits

  • Opportunity for contract extension up to 18 months.
  • Work in a collaborative environment at Halton Regional Centre.
  • Potential for the role to transition into a permanent position.
  • Flexible work hours capped at 35 per week.
  • Inclusion of supportive measures for applicants requiring accommodations.
Full Job Description
Posting ID: 5491
Department: Finance
Division: Financial Planning
Pay Range: $87,866 - $109,823
Job Type: Contract > 1 Year
Contract Duration: Up to 18 Months
Hours of Work: 35 hours per week
Work Location: Halton Regional Centre - 1151 Bronte Road, Oakville
Employee Group: OCT
Vacancy Status: This posting is for an existing vacancy
Posting Date: September 22, 2026
Application Deadline: September 29, 2026

Please be advised that the results of this competition may be used to fill subsequent vacancies of the same position within the next 18 months.

If this position becomes eligible to be filled permanently, the successful candidate from this competition may be appointed to the role.

Duties & Responsibilities

  • Provide financial support to implement capital projects, including review of council resolutions, creation of project accounts, performing and reporting project-related financial transactions.
  • Monitor and communicate capital project accounts and related information.
  • Perform and reconcile financial transactions to implement approved budget related to capital program and reserves.
  • Assist in the preparation of the annual capital budget and forecast and related analyses.
  • Assist in the semi-annual preparation of capital variance and project closure reports, including distribution, compilation and review of capital project information through interaction with project managers.
  • Perform year-end tasks related to capital financing and reserves required for the annual financial reporting of the corporation.


Skills & Qualifications

Essential
  • Degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, Economics or a related discipline with a strong emphasis in finance and/or accounting.
  • Three years related experience.
  • Strong knowledge of capital financing and accounting.
  • Strong computer skills, particularly with spreadsheets, databases, presentation software, and the SAP software system.
  • Ability to perform financial and statistical analysis.


Working/ Employment Conditions

Important information about your application:
  • In accordance with requirements in Ontario Regulation 191/11 - Integrated Accessibility Standards and the Ontario Human Rights Code, Halton Region will accommodate the needs of individuals with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process, please inform the Talent Acquisition representative of the nature of the accommodation(s) you require.
  • Please submit your application online. We will accommodate individual needs for applicants with disabilities and others who are not able to apply online. If you experience any issues with submitting your application, please contact HR Access at [redacted] extension 7700.
  • Applications will be accepted until 11:59 p.m. on the deadline date specified on the posting.
  • We encourage applications from all qualified individuals; however, only those under consideration will be contacted.
  • Personal information collected through the job application process will only be used for the purpose of determining qualifications for employment.
  • If selected for an interview, you will be contacted by email and/or phone. Please ensure the contact information provided on your resume is up to date and that you check your email and voicemail regularly.

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