Business Officer

Date Posted : 06 / 21 / 2024

Req ID : 38137

Faculty / Division : Asst VP - Operations & Services

Department : F.&S. Bldgs & Grounds -04

Campus : St. George (Downtown Toronto)

Position Number : #

Description : About us :

About us :

The University of Toronto is a trailblazer not only in academia and research but also in ensuring operational excellence.

U of T’s Facilities and Services group works diligently to make sure all stakeholders have a safe, clean, comfortable, attractive and sustainable environment in which to learn, teach and play.

The Facilities & Services portfolio includes the operation and stewardship of over $3.5 billion in physical assets at the St.

George campus situated in the heart of Canada’s largest city. We manage and provide service to over 120 buildings totaling 12 million square feet plus the operation and management of an extensive district energy system supporting more than 150 buildings.

Not only are we One of Canada's Best Employers, we are one of Canada's Greenest Employers.

Your opportunity :

Under the direction of the Manager, Caretaking Services, the Business Officer provides administrative and financial support to the supervisors and managers within Caretaking Services.

Acts as the first point of contact for visitors and guests to Caretaking Services, answers incoming calls and requests and redirects when necessary.

Your responsibilities will include :

• Planning and administering expenditures for operating budget
• Monitoring department budget to ensure expenditures remain within budgeted allocations
• Applying the University Guide to Financial Management and other applicable policies, agency and regulatory requirements
• Handling sensitive and / or confidential information
• Generating standard financial reports
• Processing payroll
• Processing expense reimbursements
• Acting as the first point of contact for general enquiries

Essential Qualifications :

• Advanced College Diploma (3 years) in business or accounting or related discipline; or acceptable combination of equivalent experience.
• Minimum three years of relevant experience. Experience with preparing and monitoring budgets, analysis statistical data and using financial systems (e.g. SAP / FIS).
• Advanced proficiency using Microsoft Office programs.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and efficiently in order to meet frequent and overlapping deadlines.
• Ability to maintain a high degree of accuracy under conditions of frequent interruptions and multiple demands.
• Excellent analytical, communication and customer service skills.
• Excellent communication skills, critical thinking, interpersonal and organizational skills.

Assets (Nonessential) :

Familiarity with FIS an asset.

To be successful in this role you will be :

• Communicator
• Courteous
• Multi-tasker
• Organized
• Resourceful
• Team player

Closing Date : 07 / 07 / 2024, 11 : 59PM ET

Employee Group : USW

Appointment Type : Budget - Term

Schedule : Full-Time

Pay Scale Group & Hiring Zone :

USW Pay Band 10 $69,455 with an annual step progression to a maximum of $88, # Pay scale and job class assignment is subject to determination pursuant to the Job Evaluation / Pay Equity Maintenance Protocol.

Job Category : Facilities / Ancilliary Services

Recruiter : Lena Olsson

Lived Experience Statement

Candidates who are members of Indigenous, Black, racialized and 2SLGBTQ+ communities, persons with disabilities, and other equity deserving groups are encouraged , and their lived experience shall be taken into consideration as applicable to the posted position.

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