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Financial Specialist (GIS) - Fixed Term Contract

Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Senior Level
Full-Time
Temporary

Top Benefits

Professional development opportunities
Leadership development
Membership and licence fee coverage

About the role

Infrastructure Ontario (IO), an Ontario crown corporation, provides a wide range of services to support the Ontario government’s initiative to modernize and maximize the value of public infrastructure and realty. IO has been recognized domestically and internationally for the way it does business and the success it has had with its major projects, real estate services, infrastructure lending, commercial projects, and development mandate. IO delivers some of the most complex, ambitious commercial and land development solutions for the Province and continues to evolve and expand its capabilities to maximize its public impact and deliver on its vision of creating a connected, modern and competitive Ontario. Position Summary: The Financial Specialist (GIS) is responsible for providing financial oversight, forecasting, reporting and administrative coordination to support Geoportal operations and strategic initiatives. The role leads budget tracking, financial reconciliations, transaction management and reporting activities while supporting procurement processes, vendor coordination and project delivery. As a key liaison with Corporate Finance, the position contributes to sound financial management, informed decision-making and the successful execution of Geoportal initiatives during a critical period of renewal and modernization. What You Will Do: Lead budget forecasting, financial planning, variance analysis and month-end reporting activities. Monitor expenditures, commitments and project budgets to support financial accountability and effective resource management. Manage invoice processing, financial reconciliations and supporting documentation while ensuring compliance with corporate controls and audit requirements. Partner with Corporate Finance to support forecasting, reporting and financial management activities. Coordinate financial and administrative components of procurement initiatives, including RFP development, vendor interactions and contract administration. Support project planning, budget tracking, deliverable monitoring and program reporting activities. Coordinate Geoportal training activities for internal and external users. Identify financial risks, investigate discrepancies and recommend process improvements to enhance operational efficiency. Who You Are: Financial acumen encompassing budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, reconciliations and reporting. Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities with the ability to identify trends, assess risks and support informed decision-making. Knowledge of financial controls, procurement practices, contract administration and audit requirements. Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial systems used to support reporting, planning and operational activities. Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining accuracy in a deadline-driven environment. Strong communication and relationship-management skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams and with external stakeholders. Knowledge of project delivery, program coordination or technology-enabled environments. CPA coursework, project management training or related professional development would be considered an asset. What We Offer: Commitment to creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive culture that promotes a sense of belonging and represents and reflects the needs of the communities we serve. Support for professional development opportunities for all colleagues through a broad range of learning programs that include in-person and online training, leadership development, and support for colleagues’ well-being. IO will also cover the costs associated with up to two membership and licence fees per year for eligible colleagues if directly related to the employee’s role. A convenient, central location at 1 Dundas St West, easily accessible by public transit. We offer a competitive hiring range of $95,400 to $105,370 (P4 level), pay will align with skills, knowledge and experience of the candidate. This posting will close on August 14, 2026 at 11:59 pm. Interviews will occur on a rolling basis until the role is filled. After reviewing the qualifications listed above, we want you to know that we understand you may not meet all the qualifications described, but still encourage you to apply, as you may have other relevant expertise and experience that you can bring to the role. At Infrastructure Ontario, we strive to create a culture that encourages a diverse equitable and inclusive environment that fosters belonging. We believe that experience comes in many forms and through learning from each others’ differences and perspectives gives us strength. We are committed to enhancing our culture and encourage applications from all walks of life. Let us know if you require any accommodations for the selection process, by contacting the Talent Acquisition Team. Candidates who are members of Indigenous, Black, racialized and 2SLGBTQ+ communities, persons with disabilities, and other equity deserving groups are encouraged to apply, and their lived experience will be taken into consideration as applicable to the posted position. At Infrastructure Ontario, we use AI in our applicant tracking system to improve the efficiency and fairness of recruitment. Your application will be reviewed by both AI and our hiring team for a thorough evaluation. Please note that final hiring decisions are made solely by our experienced hiring team.

About Infrastructure Ontario

Construction
501-1000
Founded in 2005

Infrastructure Ontario (IO) is a world class agency that creates value out of the public assets of the province, to build a connected and competitive Ontario. Everything we do is grounded in the idea that if we work with partners in both the public and private sectors, we can create value for taxpayers in ways that others can’t.

We are known for our execution. We bring a seamless “one-stop shop” perspective to turning government decisions into actions, through a range of contracting/commercial models. We take an enterprise-wide view to effectively provide leadership on assets and programs over their full lifecycle.

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Infrastructure Ontario (IO) est un organisme de classe mondiale qui crée de la valeur à partir des biens publics de la province afin de bâtir un Ontario connecté et compétitif. Tout ce que nous faisons est fondé sur l’idée que si nous travaillons avec des partenaires des secteurs public et privé, nous pouvons créer de la valeur pour les contribuables d’une façon que d’autres ne peuvent pas faire.

Nous sommes connus pour notre exécution. Nous apportons une perspective intégrée de « guichet unique » pour transformer les décisions du gouvernement en actions, au moyen d’un éventail de modèles contractuels/commerciaux. Nous adoptons une vision à l’échelle de l’organisation afin de fournir un leadership efficace sur les actifs et les programmes tout au long de leur cycle de vie.

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