Are you an experienced administrative professional with a strong financial background? Then come showcase your skills with the Lands Business Unit, Lands and Business Service Section, Divisional Support Branch, in the Ministry of Natural Resources. In this role you will work across Regional Operations Division and with other Ministries to coordinate the collection of rental fees for the use of Crown land.
Please Note: The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work from any MNR location, based on availability. Management will assign a work location with consideration to operational feasibility and the candidate's preference.
Southern locations:
300 Water St, Peterborough; 106 Monck St, Bancroft; 51 Heakes Ln, Kingston; 10 Campus Dr, Kemptville; 31 Riverside Dr, Pembroke; 12698 Hwy 35, Minden; 1 Stone Rd W, Guelph; 615 John St N, Aylmer; 1450 1st Ave E, Owen Sound; 50 Bloomington Rd W, Aurora; 2284 Nursery Rd, Midhurst; 7 Bay St, Parry Sound; 1350 High Falls Rd, Bracebridge; 4890 Victoria Ave N, Vineland
Northern locations:
5520 Hwy 101 E, South Porcupine; 3767 Hwy 69 S, Sudbury; 875 Gormanville Rd, North Bay; 64 Church St, Sault Ste Marie; 62 Queen Ave, Blind River; 190 Cherry St, Chapleau; 48 Mission Rd, Wawa; 613 Front St, Hearst; 122 Government Rd W, Kapuskasing; 2-4 Hwy 11 S, Cochrane; 145 Government Rd W, Kirkland Lake; 435 James St S, Thunder Bay; 479 Government Rd, Dryden; 49 Prince St, Sioux Lookout; 922 Scott St, Fort Frances; Hwy 599, PO Box 448, Ignace; 808 Robertson St, Kenora; 227 Howey St, Red Lake; 5 Wadsworth Dr, Nipigon; 208 Beamish Ave, Geraldton; 108 Saturn Ave, Atikokan
Note:
- There are two positions being offered through this competition, 1 Permanent and 1 Temporary, 8-month position.
- Alternate work locations may be considered for the temporary position.
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About the job
You will:
• administer, monitor, control and implement the annual invoicing of Crown land rental revenue consistent with ministry program objectives and relevant provincial legislation while ensuring provincial coordination of District invoicing information;
• serve as ministry contact for rent revenue billing services delivered by Ontario Shared Services (OSS);
• provide financial support services/functions for the Crown land revenue budget in accordance with ministry/Ontario government policies and procedures.
What you bring to the team
Financial administrative skills:
• You have experience applying financial management principles, practices and procedures, including budgeting functions, accounting methods, revenue forecasting and financial analysis.
• You have proven ability to ensure financial documentation and transactions are processed in compliance with government and accepted accounting policies, procedures, legislation and regulations.
• You have applied knowledge of manual and electronic financial information systems and software packages for tracking and reporting.
Reasoning, analytical and evaluation skills:
• You have the ability to work under pressure, prioritize duties to meet deadlines and handle a heavy volume of work.
• You have demonstrated the ability to track and analyze information on revenue activities by verifying financial data in submitted documents, database reports, spreadsheets or other sources.
• You pay close attention to detail and are skillful in checking the accuracy of information and ensuring compliance with program/policy requirements.
• You have the proven ability to identify, analyze, investigate and resolve inaccuracies in financial data.
Communication and customer service skills:
• You have the demonstrated ability to clearly explain processes, issues and administrative policy and procedures.
• You have experience preparing reports, presentations and other written materials.
• You have shown the ability to apply interpersonal skills, initiative, tact and diplomacy to develop effective working relationships with all ministry staff and stakeholders.
• You have the demonstrated ability to respond to inquiries within required time frames and to use discretion in dealing with sensitive issues.
Computer skills:
• You are proficient with computers, including word processing, spreadsheet and email software applications and database systems to develop reports, presentations and maintain a tracking/filing systems and a variety of databases.