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Talent Pool – Business and Fiscal Planning Lead Jobs in North York at Various Ministries
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Talent Pool – Business and Fiscal Planning Lead
Do you enjoy turning complex financial information into clear, practical advice? Are you interested in helping senior leaders make decisions that shape government priorities, manage resources, and deliver results for Ontarians? Join a collaborative team where you will use your financial expertise, analytical skills, and strategic thinking to influence ministry planning and investment decisions, work on high-profile initiatives, build relationships across government, and grow your career in financial management and public service.
Learn more about this exciting opportunity and our work!
Please note: The number of positions to be filled has not been identified at this time. This competition will be used to create an eligibility list of qualified candidates to fill permanent and temporary opportunities within the next twelve (12) months across multiple ministries and locations. For more information, please view the list of participating ministries, locations, and any ministry-specific details.
About the job
As a Business and Fiscal Planning Lead, you will work closely with program areas, finance partners, and central agencies. Your work will directly support government priorities and decision-making.
You will:
- lead the development of ministry business and fiscal plans, including Treasury Board submissions
- provide strategic advice to senior executives on financial planning and government fiscal strategies
- analyze financial performance and identify options to meet program goals within budget
- guide program areas on planning, forecasting, risk management, and reporting
- build relationships with partners across ministries and central agencies
- lead projects and coordinate teams to deliver planning and reporting activities
Join our information session
To learn more about this role, the various ministries, and the recruitment process, we welcome you to attend our information session. Please register for July 7th from 10:00AM – 10:45AM or July 15th from 10:00AM – 10:45AM. Attendance is optional and will not influence the screening and selection process.
What you bring to the team
Financial planning and analysis skills
You can:
- analyze budgets, forecasts, expenditures, and financial risks
- develop business plans, financial strategies, and recommendations
- interpret legislation, policies, and financial requirements to support decision-making
- assess financial and program performance and identify opportunities for improvement
Analytical and problem-solving skills
You can:
- evaluate complex information and identify practical solutions
- assess risks, impacts, and trade-offs to support sound recommendations
- analyze financial trends and performance data to inform strategic decisions
- respond to emerging issues and competing priorities in a dynamic environment
Leadership and project management skills
You can:
- lead projects and coordinate the work of diverse teams and stakeholders
- manage competing priorities and deliver quality results within tight timelines
- provide guidance and expertise to support business and financial planning activities
- build consensus and move initiatives forward in complex environments
Communication and relationship-building skills
You can:
- explain complex financial information clearly to a variety of audiences
- prepare briefing materials, reports, and presentations for senior leaders
- build strong working relationships with partners across government
- use consultation, negotiation, and influencing skills to achieve business objectives
Technical skills
You have experience:
- using spreadsheets, databases, and presentation tools to analyze and share information
- using financial systems and data sources to support research, planning, and reporting
- working with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel
Don’t meet every qualification?
If you are excited about this position and meet most, but not all, of the listed qualifications, please still consider applying. We recognize that no one person might have every qualification in this job ad, and you just might be the right candidate!
How we support diversity, inclusion and accessibility
We are building an inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We encourage everyone interested in working with us to apply, including people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black and racialized individuals, as well as people from all ethnicities, cultures, sexual orientations, gender identities and gender expressions.
Our hiring process is accessible, consistent with Ontario’s Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005. We are working to prevent and remove barriers in our hiring processes and can offer accommodation to address specific needs related to Code-protected grounds such as disability, family status and religion. For more information about accommodation during the hiring process please contact us.
Learn more about the work the OPS is doing to create an inclusive, anti-racist, accessible and diverse workplace:
- diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives
- accessibility
- Anti-Racism Policy
What we offer
This role provides a unique opportunity to build expertise in government financial planning while working on issues that matter to Ontarians.
Across participating ministries, you will:
- work on high-profile priorities that support government programs and services
- provide advice that informs business, policy, and funding decisions
- collaborate with senior leaders, program areas, and central agencies
- gain exposure to a broad range of financial planning, forecasting, and strategic decision-making activities
- build knowledge that can support career growth across ministries and functional areas
The Ontario Public Service is one of Ontario’s largest employers. Employees work for a wide range of ministries, with offices in more than 70 cities across the province. We offer:
- a career that can grow across ministries and job functions
- flexible learning and developmental opportunities, including education and mentorship programs
- many employee networks offering support for and education about underrepresented groups
- tailored work arrangements, including opportunities like flex hours, self-funded leave and more
Our comprehensive compensation and benefits package includes:
- a defined-benefit lifetime pension plan (guaranteed, ongoing inflation-protected income after retirement)
- group health, dental, life and disability benefits
- a range of vacation and leave options
- an Employee and Family Assistance Program, which provides confidential counseling services
Additional information:
- English Permanent, 777 Bay St, Toronto, Toronto Region or 315 Front St W, Toronto, Toronto Region or 40 St Clair Ave W, Toronto, Toronto Region or 77 Grenville St, Toronto, Toronto Region or 56 Wellesley St, Toronto, Toronto Region or 33 King St W, Oshawa, Central Region or 25 Grosvenor St, Toronto, Toronto Region or 160 Bloor St E, Toronto, Toronto Region or 400 University Ave, Toronto, Toronto Region or 301 St Paul St, St Catharines, West Region or 300 Water St, Peterborough, East Region or 5700 Yonge St, North York, Toronto Region or 720 Bay St, Toronto, Toronto Region
- English Temporary, duration up to 12 months, 777 Bay St, Toronto, Toronto Region or 315 Front St W, Toronto, Toronto Region or 40 St Clair Ave W, Toronto, Toronto Region or 77 Grenville St, Toronto, Toronto Region or 56 Wellesley St, Toronto, Toronto Region or 33 King St W, Oshawa, Central Region or 25 Grosvenor St, Toronto, Toronto Region or 160 Bloor St E, Toronto, Toronto Region or 400 University Ave, Toronto, Toronto Region or 301 St Paul St, St Catharines, West Region or 300 Water St, Peterborough, East Region or 5700 Yonge St, North York, Toronto Region or 720 Bay St, Toronto, Toronto Region
Note:
- The number of positions to be filled has not been identified at this time. This competition will be used to create an eligibility list to fill upcoming opportunities within the next twelve months.
- The information that you provide for the purpose of this competition and the results from this competition may be used to fill other positions. These positions may be of various tenures including short-term assignments. Your information and the results from this competition will be retained for the purpose of filling vacancies in accordance with the applicable collective agreement or policy provisions.
How to apply:
- You must apply online.
- Your cover letter and resume combined should not exceed five (5) pages. For tips and tools on how to write a concise cover letter and resume, review the Writing a Cover Letter and Resume: Tips, Tools and Resources.
- Customize your cover letter and resume to the qualifications listed on the job ad. Using concrete examples, you must show how you demonstrated the requirements for this job. We rely on the information you provide to us.
- Read the job description to make sure you understand this job.
- OPS employees are required to quote their WIN EMPLOYEE ID number when applying.
- If you require a disability related accommodation in order to participate in the recruitment process, please Contact Us to provide your contact information. Recruitment services team will contact you within 48 hours.
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.
Strengthening Ontario, together
Title: Talent Pool – Business and Fiscal Planning Lead
Company: Various Ministries
Location: North York
