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Closing Date : June 27 2025 at 4 : 00 PM

CAPITAL PLANNING & OPERATIONS

Capital Planning & Operations is a team of approximately 130 employees that take tremendous pride in the campus and deliver exceptional service that supports the University of New Brunswicks mission vision and values. You will be a part of a motivated team of professionals who are always striving to make our campus a safe sustainable accessible and welcoming environment for students faculty staff and community.

WHAT WE OFFER

Full-time Continuing Fredericton On-Campus

Standard Work Hours : Mon - Fri 7 : 45 am - 4 : 00 pm 36.25 hours per week (Summer Hours)

Salary : commensurate with qualifications & experience

YOUR FOCUS

Reporting to the Assistant Comptroller the Director Administration & Finance directly supervises and mentors a dedicated team of four individuals within the areas of payroll processing accounts payable procurement invoicing and ITS. This position provides critical financial advice and information to the University community.

• Provide leadership and strategic direction to departmental staff setting clear goals and supporting growth through feedback coaching and mentoring.
• Serve as key financial advisor to the Assistant Comptroller Directors of Capital Planning and Operations and the AVP Capital Planning and Operations.
• Lead financial management reporting and control for Capital Planning and Operations on both campuses.
• Oversee financial transaction processing to ensure accuracy resolve discrepancies perform reconciliations and audits and liaise with external auditors.
• Collaborate with Financial Services and Capital Planning on strategic initiatives and multi-year planning efforts.
• Provide strategic oversight and planning for Capital Planning and Operations IT programs in partnership with ITS across both campuses.
• Drive operational efficiency and process simplification by leveraging technology and enhancing internal controls to ensure compliance and risk mitigation.
• Lead all Capital Planning and Operations IT projects ensuring alignment with departmental priorities and user needs.
• Develop and implement annual strategic IT plans with defined goals activities and performance metrics.
• Coordinate ongoing development and management of the departments computerized maintenance management system in collaboration with ITS and other university units.

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University of New Brunswick

The University of New Brunswick employs more than 3200 full- and part-time staff including faculty support staff and students. UNB values people and we have proudly been named as one of Canadas Top 100 Employers for 2025 and one of Atlantic Canadas Top Employers for 2024.

UNB is situated on the unceded territory of the Wolastoqiyik and Mikmaq peoples along the banks of the beautiful and bountiful Wolastoq river a region recognized worldwide for its natural beauty. UNB is a comprehensive university with a long history of excellence in teaching and research.

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WHY CHOOSE UNB

UNB offers a large variety of benefits for employees including a full pension a minimum of three weeks of vacation annually the Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP) and dental life and health insurance.

ADMINISTRATIVE PROFESSIONAL AND TECHNICAL GROUP (APT)

This position is part of the non-union Administrative Professional and Technical (APT) group.

COMMITMENT TO EQUITY DIVERSITY & INCLUSION

The University of New Brunswick is committed to employment equity and fostering diversity within our community and developing an inclusive workplace that reflects the richness of the broader community that we serve. The University welcomes and encourages applications from all qualified individuals who will help us achieve our goals including women visible minorities Aboriginal persons persons with disabilities persons of any sexual orientation gender identity or gender expression. Preference will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada.

We thank all who apply; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Required Experience :

Director

Key Skills

Accounting Software,Forecasting,Ellucian,Financial Report Writing,GAAP,Accounting,Corporate Finance,Financial Analysis,Financial Modeling,Budgeting,Financial Management,Financial Planning

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1