Make a meaningful impact in Ontario's culture sectorJoin a team that delivers funding programs supporting public libraries, museums, and cultural institutions across the province. This is a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in end-to-end transfer payment program delivery, support policy development, and contribute to initiatives that strengthen cultural services in communities across Ontario.
About the job
As part of the Culture Grants Unit, you'll play a key role in managing the full cycle of annual transfer payment programs, from planning and analysis to reporting and modernization. Your work will be varied and impactful, with responsibilities that include:
• leading financial and business planning for the branch
• preparing reports to support decision-making and meet reporting requirements
• advising on financial policy, compliance, and risk
• managing transfer payment funding administration, including assessing grant funding applications
• coordinating procurement and contract processes
• collaborating with policy teams to support program modernization and improvement
What you bring to the team
Accounting, transfer payment and contract management knowledge
You have:
• knowledge of accounting principles and financial practices, including budgeting, forecasting, auditing, and interpreting financial statements to support accurate reporting and analysis
• understanding of transfer payment processes, expenditure tracking, and risk/variance analysis to ensure compliance with OPS and Ministry requirements
• familiarity with procurement practices and contract management, with the ability to support or lead transfer payment and procurement activities in alignment with government policies
Analytical and organizational skills
You have:
• ability to interpret directives and policies, assess financial data and financial performance, identify cost efficiencies, and support strategic decision-making
• planning and prioritization skills to manage multiple deadlines and integrate information from various sources
Communication and interpersonal skills
You have:
• collaboration and communication skills to work effectively with cross-functional teams and make recommendations on grant applications or unit processes
• clear written and verbal communication skills to prepare reports, briefing notes, and provide program information to various audiences
• proficiency in standard computer applications (e.g., Excel, Word, PowerPoint) to create spreadsheets, presentations and manage data, and ability to learn new financial systems and tools
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:
What we offer
Join a small, dynamic team within the Ministry's Tourism and Culture Division, where collaboration, continuous improvement and learning are at the heart of everything we do. We support a wide range of functions tied to annual program delivery cycles, meaning no two days are ever the same.
You'll be part of a supportive environment where your contributions are valued, and all team members are encouraged to shape their work in ways that are both meaningful and impactful. The division's workplace culture is inclusive and engaging, with compassionate leaders, making it one of the best places to work.
The Ontario Public Service is one of Ontario's largest employers. Employees work for a wide range of ministries, with offices in more than 70 cities across the province. We offer:
• a career that can grow across ministries and job functions
• flexible learning and developmental opportunities, including education and mentorship programs
• a comprehensive compensation and benefits package
• base salary that aligns to market trends with performance-based pay and scheduled salary progression
• tailored work arrangements, including opportunities like flex hours, self-funded leave and more
• a modern, friendly and accessible physical work environment