Junior Financial Planner

Requisition ID: 22552
Department: Finance and Corporate Services Dept.
Service: Corporate Finance Service
Branch: Financial Strategy Branch
Employment Type: 1 Full Time Temporary Position (Up to 1 Year)
Work Hours: 35.00 hours per week
Affiliation: CIPP
Salary Information: $75,075.00 - $91,345.80 annually (2025 rates of pay)
Location: 100 Constellation, Nepean
City: Ottawa, ON
Job Category: Finance & Accounting
Application Close: 15/06/2026

JOB SUMMARY

You are responsible for supporting the financial analysis, modeling, and research to support the City’s long-term fiscal planning and strategic financial initiatives. You are responsible to maintain financial models, contribute to forecasting, reporting, and performance monitoring to support both City-wide and departmental operations. You also support initiatives such as the Long-Range Financial Plan, Development Charge analytics, infrastructure reviews, and corporate financial performance metrics, helping inform decision-making and ensure alignment with corporate financial strategies and service delivery objectives.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Four (4) year University Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics or a related field.

Minimum of 3 years of related experience in Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A), corporate finance, or financial analysis.

CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENCES

Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) current with CPA Ontario is desirable

KNOWLEDGE

• Knowledge of the Corporation, departmental business requirements, policies and organizational structure, and legislative environment of the work location
• Capital and operating budgets, and related financial processes including purchasing, inventory and cost center accounting
• Knowledge of Canadian tax regulations and financial reporting standards
• Microsoft Office, general Internet, Maintenance Management Systems (SAP), electronic communication and computer software applications/data base management specific to the work requirements
• Strong analytical and financial modeling skills; advanced Excel proficiency required
• Strong understanding of financial concepts including budgeting, forecasting and auditing/financial analysis
• Knowledge of applicable health and safety legislation, including the rights and duties of workers

COMPETENCIES, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Able to work independently, and collaboratively as part of a team
• Strong organizational skills to plan, initiate, organize and prioritize own work,
• Able to conduct research/reviews, compile/analyze issues/data, make judgements on the interpretation of issues/data, and formulate recommendations
• Strong attention to detail
• Excellent collaboration and interpersonal skills
• Strong verbal and written communication, presentation and report writing skills

Core Behaviours

Core behaviours define the City’s expectations of the behaviours employees should demonstrate in performing their work. They are reflective of the City’s culture and values and guide all our present and future activities. Every employee is encouraged to learn, embody and demonstrate these core behaviours.

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WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

• Language Requirement: English oral, reading, writing
• Experience and formal training combined with demonstrated performance and ability may substitute for stipulated academic requirements.
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We wish to thank all applicants for their interest and effort in applying for this position. Only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

The City of Ottawa promotes the principles of diversity and inclusion and adheres to the tenets of the Canadian Human Rights Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code. We encourage applications from members of Indigenous, Black and other racialized communities, persons with disabilities, women and non-binary persons, persons of all ethnic origins, religions, sexual orientations, classes, gender identities and expressions.
Candidates are encouraged to self-identify as a member of one or more designated employment equity groups in the self-identification questionnaire.

The City of Ottawa provides accommodation to applicants during all parts of the hiring process, upon request.