Business Officer

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Date Posted: 09/05/2024
Req ID: 39587
Faculty/Division: Temerty Faculty of Medicine
Department: Wilson Centre for Research in Education
Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)
Position Number: 00007615
Description: About us:

Home to over 40 departments and institutes, the University of Toronto's Temerty Faculty of Medicine lies at the heart of the Toronto Academic Health Science Network and is a global leader in ground-breaking research and education, spanning clinical medicine, basic science and the rehabilitation sciences sectors.

Your opportunity:

The Wilson Centre is a multi-disciplinary, multi-departmental group with one of the largest and most comprehensive centres for health professions education research in the world. The Wilson Centre is affiliated with the University of Toronto, University Health Network (UHN) and the Toronto Addis Ababa Academic Collaboration (TAAAC) Program. We have twenty faculty members, fifty nine scholar researchers, three postdoctoral fellows and fourty learners. Wilson Centre members conduct health professions education research from multidisciplinary perspectives, using theories and methodologies from the humanities, social sciences, and basic sciences.

As the Business Officer you will provide strategic oversight in the areas of finance, human resources, and administrative guidance in support of the Wilson Centre's teaching and research goals.You will lead a team of staff-appointed employees to fulfill project goals and ensure the coordination of research activities in all. You will apply the University of Toronto and University Health Network's guide to financial management and other applicable policies, agency and regulatory requirements. Your strong financial acumen and proven ability to navigate and influence within complex organizational structures will help advance our research priorities and promote the goals of the department.


Your responsibilities will include: Forecasting, planning and monitoring multiple complex budgets for reports and decision making.Interpreting and applying policies and procedures when making independent decisionsApplying the University Guide to Financial Management and other applicable policies, agency and regulatory requirementsPlanning and implementing components of recruitment related projectsKeeping well-informed on changes to policies, procedures, collective agreements, and applicable legislated requirementsDirecting the activities of a group of staff-appointed employees all performing a similar functionEssential Qualifications: University degree in business, accounting, or finance or equivalent combination of education and experience.Minimum five (5) years of experience in administrative, financial and human resource management in a university and/or hospital environmentExperience with supervising and managing the workflow of staff-appointed employeesDemonstrated experience in financial and human resource management with the ability to interpret and apply applicable policies and regulatory requirementsExperience supporting strategic planning initiatives and managing and overseeing complex administrative processesExperience analyzing and interpreting data findings to produce statistical information and/or comprehensive reports for financial decision makingExperience with processing accounts receivable and reconciling accountsDemonstrated experience in liaising with senior administrators; scheduling meetings and responding to and handling matters of a complex and sensitive natureExperience planning and executing conferences and eventsStrong decision-making skills; superior planning and project management skills with a focus on executing and competing tasks under pressure and within deadlinesProfessional and persuasive in establishing strategic partnerships; ability to foster and maintain effective relationships with all levels of faculty, staff, students, senior administration and external constituentsAbility to deal effectively with multiple priorities and projects with conflicting deadlines while maintaining a high degree of accuracy and high qualityExceptional interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and writtenAbility to work professionally with confidential informationAbility to interpret requirements and procedures, utilize critical thinking, interpersonal and organizational skillsKnowledge of FIS, HRIS, Research SystemExpertise with Microsoft Suite and cloud-based video communications platforms such as Zoom and Teams To be successful in this role you will be: DecisiveMeticulousOrganizedProactiveResponsible Closing Date: 09/27/2024, 11:59PM ET
Employee Group: USW 
Appointment Type: Budget - Continuing 
Schedule: Full-Time
Pay Scale Group & Hiring Zone:
USW Pay Band 14 -- $90,056. with an annual step progression to a maximum of $115,169. Pay scale and job class assignment is subject to determination pursuant to the Job Evaluation/Pay Equity Maintenance Protocol.  
Job Category: Administrative / Managerial
Recruiter: Andrea Varicak
Lived Experience Statement
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 shall be taken into consideration as applicable to the posted position.
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.
Diversity StatementThe University of Toronto embraces Diversity and is building a culture of belonging that increases our capacity to effectively address and serve the interests of our global community. We strongly encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples, Black and racialized persons, women, persons with disabilities, and people of diverse sexual and gender identities. We value applicants who have demonstrated a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion and recognize that diverse perspectives, experiences, and expertise are essential to strengthening our academic mission.

As part of your application, you will be asked to complete a brief Diversity Survey. This survey is voluntary. Any information directly related to you is confidential and cannot be accessed by search committees or human resources staff. Results will be aggregated for institutional planning purposes. For more information, please see http://uoft.me/UP .
Accessibility StatementThe University strives to be an equitable and inclusive community, and proactively seeks to increase diversity among its community members. Our values regarding equity and diversity are linked with our unwavering commitment to excellence in the pursuit of our academic mission.

The University is committed to the principles of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). As such, we strive to make our recruitment, assessment and selection processes as accessible as possible and provide accommodations as required for applicants with disabilities.

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