Business & Technical Project Manager

The Financial Management Gateway (FM Gateway) is the government of Ontario's virtual hub where all finance, risk management and internal controls policies, tools, learning resources, and community events can be accessed. The FM Gateway supports consistent and effective practices around finance, risk and controls; improves financial and risk management capacity within the government; facilitates strong partnerships; dismantles silos; and builds communities of practice through greater collaboration, knowledge sharing and effective file management. It is used by over 23,000 unique visitors annually across all ministries and agencies.

Are you a leader with an Information and Information Technology (I&IT) background interested in an impactful and challenging role within the Office of Provincial Controller Division (OPCD) that will allow you to provide continuous, innovative solutions to the finance community? If so, then consider this role to provide project management experience to support and improve the Financial Management Gateway.

About the job

This is an opportunity to:

• Provide technical I&IT expertise and leadership in the design, development and implementation of effective I&IT solutions to better support the finance, risk and controls community and improve cross-division collaboration as well as collaboration with line ministries, crown agencies and the broader public sector
• Lead and manage the design, development, testing and implementation of future releases, system upgrades, interfaces and new functionalities for the Financial Management Gateway including improving the content and performance measurement tracking
• Deliver creative IT solutions to meet the evolving needs and demands of the government finance community and senior executives

What you bring to the team

Financial Management

• You understand how to plan and allocate resources over multiple years to achieve strategic goals;
• You know how to manage and report on public funds, ensuring transparency and accountability.
• You can prepare and present financial statements and reports that comply with regulatory standards;
• You are proficient in using financial management systems to track and manage financial transactions.

Knowledge of IT Systems:

• You are familiar with the stages of system development;
• You demonstrate expertise in creating and deploying IT solutions;
• You are proficient with standard desktop software and specialized IT systems.

Performance Measurement and Project Management

• You have knowledge of performance measurement development, monitoring and assessment techniques;
• You have experience managing various projects.

Analytical Thinking

• You can develop and recommend improvements or new technologies;
• You can identify opportunities for legislative reforms;
• You have strong analytical and research skills.

Communication and Stakeholder Management Skills:

• You possess strong consultation and advisory skills;
• You can develop strong relationships with various internal and external stakeholders;
• You have effective communication skills.

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

Address: 1 English Temporary, duration up to 12 months, 7 Queens Park Cr, Toronto, Toronto Region

Compensation Group: Management Compensation Plan

Schedule: 6

Category: Consulting and Planning

Posted on: Thursday, March 20, 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.
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How to apply:

1. You must apply online by visiting ontario.ca/careers. You must enter the job id number in the Job ID search field to locate the job ad.
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 descriptionto 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 Usto provide your contact information. Recruitment services team will contact you within 48 hours

All external applicants (including former employees of the Ontario Public Service) applying to a competition in a ministry or Commission public body must disclose (either in the cover letter or resume) previous employment with the Ontario Public Service. Disclosure must include positions held, dates of employment and any active restrictions as applicable from being rehired by the Ontario Public Service. Active restrictions can include time and/or ministry-specific restrictions currently in force, and may preclude a former employee from being offered a position with the Ontario Public Service for a specific time period (e.g. one year), or from being offered a position with a specific ministry (either for a pre-determined time period or indefinitely). The circumstances around an employee's exit will be considered prior to an offer of employment.

Remember:

The deadline to apply is Monday, April 7, 2025 11:59 pm EDT. Late applications will not be accepted.
We thank you for your interest. Only those selected for further screening or an interview will be contacted.

The Ontario Public Service is an inclusive employer.
Accommodation is available under the Ontario's Human Rights Code .