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Job Description:
From insight to impact—for the community.
At the City of Thunder Bay, Our City Runs on People Like You. Together, we’re building a workplace where everyone belongs – where your expertise in financial planning, analysis, and performance management will guide strategic investments, optimize resources, and support informed decision-making.
Here, you’ll help turn financial data into actionable insights that create lasting value for our Corporation and the communities we serve.
You will be part of a work environment that supports respectful interactions, meaningful opportunities to grow, and a culture that promotes well-being and collaboration.
Thunder Bay offers more than a fulfilling career. With its natural beauty, affordability, and strong sense of community, it’s a city where you can grow personally and professionally.
Where You’ll Make a Difference Every Day
As the Budgets & Planning Accountant/Financial Analyst, you’ll provide financial analysis, budgeting support, forecasting expertise, and strategic insights that help leaders make informed decisions and achieve organizational objectives.
You’ll work closely with departments across the Corporation, developing financial models, evaluating performance, identifying trends, and providing recommendations that support sustainable growth and responsible financial services.
Whether you live in Thunder Bay, you’re looking to return, or excited to make the City your new home, join a team where your skills, expertise, and presence is recognized, and make a real impact to our community.
How You’ll Support the Team
In this role, you will be responsible for the development and maintenance of relevant Corporate Financial Information Systems (CFIS) and computer aided planning processes. You will also have the following accountabilities:
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Participate in the financial overview process including providing information with regards to long range projects and forecasts as well as summary documentation.
- Provide training, expertise and technical assistance to staff in the Corporation on the CFIS and budget procedures.
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Maintain Operating and Capital Budget system including development of reports as requested.
- Ensure approved staff complement is accurate within the Budget system.
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Participate in the reviews of departmental and outside board budgets for accuracy and ensure all documents are compiled and prepared for review by the Executive Management Team and City Council.
- Assist in the preparation of corporate reports, summary budget documents and update the budget section of the CTB website.
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Participate in the review of the general corporate revenue and expenditure budgets. Review projections, conduct research, complete comparisons to the previous year, and perform scenario analysis.
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Coordinate and participate in the review of departmental variance reporting including drafting corporate reports.
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Collaborate with staff in the Corporation to identify/verify appropriate funding sources for in-year capital appropriations.
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Provide input into the technical aspects of budget policies.
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Assign and upload capital and operating information into CFIS. Ensure dollars related to grant program funding and debentures are allocated to the proper projects.
- Maintain structure and groupings of cost centers and elements in CFIS.
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Prepare reports and analysis with respect to capital processes and year end working papers.
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Liaise with the external auditors, corporate personnel, and outside boards and agencies.
What You Can Count On With Us
We’re proud to offer a workplace where your well-being, growth, and sense of purpose come first. As the Budgets & Planning Accountant/Financial Analyst, you’ll enjoy:
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A competitive salary that reflects your expertise
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A matching pension plan to help you build long-term financial security
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Comprehensive health, vision, and dental coverage, plus life insurance for peace of mind
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Generous paid vacation and holidays, with the option to purchase additional leave days when you need more time off
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Access to a confidential Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP) and wellness initiatives to support your overall health
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Leadership development and tuition reimbursement programs, so you can continue to grow your skills and career
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A culture of recognition and appreciation, with staff events and programs that celebrate your contributions
What You’ll Bring to the Team
Here’s what will help you succeed as a Budgets & Planning Accountant/Financial Analyst:
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Degree in business administration, commerce, or a related discipline; and a Professional accounting designation with a minimum three years’ of public sector experience in accounting with a focus on budgets; or
- Degree in business administration, commerce, or a related discipline, with a minimum eight years’ public sector experience in accounting with a focus on budgets; or
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Diploma in business administration or a related discipline together with a minimum of 10 years’ public sector experience in accounting with a focus on budgets.
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General Information:
As an equal opportunity employer, the City of Thunder Bay encourages applications from Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, members of visible minority groups, women and members of the 2SLGBTQ+ community.
ONTARIO HUMAN RIGHTS CODE: It is a contravention of the Human Rights Code of Ontario to discriminate on the basis of: race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, family status, disability, age, record of offences, gender identity or gender expression. Therefore, a resume submitted to the City must not include references to any of the above characteristics. Do not include:
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Any certificates that have photo identification
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Driver’s licences
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Police records checks
Note: The above documentation will be requested by the Human Resources Division should you be the successful applicant. If a Criminal Record Check is required, it will be requested by Human Resources should you be the successful applicant. Please do not submit your Criminal Record Check with your application.
ACCOMMODATION: Reasonable accommodations are available upon request for all parts of the recruitment process.
PRIVACY: Personal information on this form is collected under the authority of the Municipal Act, c. 302, as amended, and will be used to determine eligibility for employment. Questions about this collection of personal information should be directed to the Human Resources Division, 125 Syndicate Ave Suite 42, Thunder Bay, Ontario, P7E 6H8, Telephone: 625-3866
