Apply By: Thursday, October 24, 2013 11:59 pm EDT
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Organization:
Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities
Division:
Student Financial Assistance Branch
Position(s) language:
English
Job code:
11OAD - Office Administration 11
Salary:
$26.76 - $31.94 Per hour*
*Indicates the salary listed as per the OPSEU Collective Agreement.
Calling all highly motivated, finance-oriented individuals! Your strong attention to detail will be an asset to the Student Support Branch in the Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities.
The Ontario Public Service (OPS) has been designated as one of the 100 Best Diverse Workplaces in Canada. The Service Delivery Branch welcomes diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive work environment based on the values of equity and accessibility.
About the job
You will:
- process transfer payment requests utilizing financial databases
- assist in the review and analysis of Branch budgets
- provide leadership to junior staff in the Finance Unit
- advise and explain Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP) legislation, policies and procedures to lending institutions and service providers by responding to verbal and written inquiries
- analyze problem accounts and recommend the appropriate course of action
What you bring to the team
Technical expertise:
- ability to acquire knowledge of student loan policies, procedures and legislation
- ability to apply and interpret relevant sections of the Income Tax Act relating to bankruptcys
- working knowledge and understanding of accounting and budgeting concepts, procedures and practices
- demonstrated knowledge of fundamental accounting principles and understanding of accrual accounting practices and reporting requirements
- demonstrated knowledge of financial statements
Organizational, analytical and problem-solving skills:
- excellent organizational skills to prioritize work and competing demands
- well developed analytical and research skills to investigate and review financial database entries
- demonstrated problem-solving skills to determine over/under expenditures
Communication, interpersonal and organizational skills:
- strong communication and interpersonal skills to deal tactfully with various internal and external client groups including Trustees in Bankruptcy, lawyers and Federal government agencies
- excellent written communication skills to prepare correspondence
Computer skills:
- demonstrated working knowledge of personal computers, financial information systems and related software such as word processing, spreadsheets, and various other computer databases
Apply by:
Thursday, October 24, 2013 11:59 pm EDT
Position details:
- 1 English Permanent, 189 Red River Road, Thunder Bay, North Region
Compensation group:
Ontario Public Service Employees Union
Category:
Administrative and Support Services
Posted on:
Wednesday, October 9, 2013
Language requirements and assessment:
All external Ontario Public Service (OPS) job ads are posted in English and French. Check the "position(s) language" section at the top of each job ad for the language requirements. For all roles, candidates are assessed in English, the business language of the OPS. If the position is bilingual (English/French), you'll also need to pass a French-language proficiency test.
Exigences en matière de langue et évaluation:
Toutes les offres d'emploi externes de la fonction publique de l'Ontario (FPO) sont affichées en français et en anglais. Consultez la section « Langue du ou des postes » en haut de chaque offre d'emploi pour connaître les exigences linguistiques. Pour tous les postes, les candidats sont évalués en anglais, la langue d'affaires de la FPO. Si le poste est bilingue (anglais/français), vous devrez également passer un test de compétences linguistiques en français.
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