Financial Advisor 1

Financial Advisor 1

Metrolinx is an agency of the Government of Ontario and oversees GO Transit, PRESTO and the Air Rail Link. Our goal is to create a transportation network that enhances the prosperity, sustainability and quality of life for the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area (GTHA).  Join us as we work together to transform the way the region moves.

Our Information & Information Technology (I&IT) division is seeking an experienced Senior Finance & Contract Officer to effectively develop, manage and coordinate financial, budgetary and administrative controls on behalf of the I&IT division.

Key Responsibilities:

• Managing a variety of contract, budget and administration issues, demonstrating a solid understanding of technical issues involving many different disciplines.
• Participating in contract negotiations and overseeing contract administration, managing projects to ensure vendors adhere to budgets and contract requirements including timelines.
• Liaising with other offices within I&IT in the development of tenders and contracts and establishing processes and procedures for contract development.
• Planning, developing, coordinating and monitoring divisional capital and operating budgets and identifying, assessing and recommending solutions for financial issues.

Location:   20 Bay Street, Toronto

Qualifications:     

• Completion of a four-year post-secondary college diploma program in business administration, finance, commerce, economics or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience. 
• A minimum of six years of work experience in contract administration, contract negotiations, financial planning/analysis and project management.
• Demonstrated experience in procurement and contract administration including the development of terms and conditions, quotations, negotiations and dispute resolution, when necessary.
• Demonstrated knowledge in managing expenditure control of capital and operating costs including budgeting and forecasting.
• Strong organizational, analytical, communication and vendor management skills.
• Proficiency in database, spreadsheet, word processing and presentation software with a proven ability to develop professional reports and presentations for a Senior Management-level audience.
• Courses leading to or a completed designation in accounting, finance or project management shall be considered an asset.

To apply for this position, please submit your resume online through the

Current Opportunities page on our website http://www.metrolinx.com/en/aboutus/careers/current_opportunities.aspx, no later than

May 24, 2012, quoting File Number 12-197.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

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