Business Administrator

Ontario Public Service Leadership | Leadership dans la fonction publique de l’Ontario; Penetanguishene; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a Business Administrator to oversee operations at a correctional facility. This role involves enhancing financial performance, managing budgets, and fostering a collaborative work environment. The ideal candidate will thrive in a leadership position, guiding a diverse team towards achieving strategic goals while ensuring operational efficiency. Join a forward-thinking organization that prioritizes diversity and inclusion, offering comprehensive benefits and a supportive workplace culture. If you are passionate about making a positive impact and leading teams, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefit plans

Robust pension program

Supportive work environment

Opportunities for professional development

Qualifications

• Strong business aptitude in financial planning and human resources.
• Ability to coach and mentor teams effectively.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate financial performance and recommend system improvements.
• Manage payroll, benefits, and human resources transactions.
• Inspire and motivate team to achieve business goals.

Skills

Leadership Skills

Financial Analysis

Communication Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Technical Direction

Coaching and Mentoring

Tools

Automated Financial Tracking Systems

Spreadsheet Programs

Analytical Programs

Job description

Are you someone who thrives on building strong relationships, increasing efficiencies and implementing solutions that improve operational effectiveness? Does the idea of overseeing and managing business finances and budget activities along with ensuring the smooth operation of a correctional institution pique your interest? If so, consider this opportunity as a Business Administrator with the Ministry of the Solicitor General, Central North Correctional Centre.

If you have a strong business aptitude to provide operational and administrative services in the following areas: Financial Planning, Analysis and Control, Workforce Management, Facilities Management, Human Resources Administration and Purchasing, consider joining our team. We would love to hear from you!

Note: This position requires physical presence on site five days a week.

About us:

The Correctional Services Division of the Ministry of the Solicitor General is responsible for maintaining and operating provincial correctional institutions for adult offenders, 18 years and over, who are serving a sentence of up to two years less a day or who are awaiting criminal proceedings. This ministry is also responsible for the community supervision of persons on probation, conditional sentences and provincial parole.

Leadership in the Ontario Public Service

A leadership career in the Ontario Public Service offers meaningful opportunities to lead impactful projects, collaborate with diverse teams, and shape policies, programs and services that positively influence the lives of millions of Ontarians, all within a supportive and inclusive work environment. Our leaders enjoy comprehensive benefit plans, a robust pension program, and challenging and rewarding work that will keep you motivated and fulfilled.

About the job

Create the Work Environment

In the Ontario Public Service, we hold our leaders to the highest standards, expecting them to embody authenticity, accountability, and courage in every action and decision. It will be your responsibility to create a work environment and team culture that ignites innovation, nurtures collaboration and champions inclusivity by creating a diverse, anti-racist and accessible workplace that is free from discrimination and harassment. By aligning your choices with these values, you will create a vibrant work environment where every individual can thrive.

Deliver on Business Goals and Priorities

Your leadership will be crucial in guiding the team towards the achievement of their business goals. It will be your responsibility to inspire and motivate your team to deliver their best performance and align the team's daily actions with the strategic vision of the ministry. As the Business Administrator, you will:

1. Evaluate financial performance and recommend improvements to systems and processes.
2. Coordinate the administrative budget management, including forecast of expenditures, budget roll-ups, year-end accounting and financial reporting activities.
3. Provide advice and technical guidance on financial, human resources and administrative matters.
4. Manage the administration of payroll and benefits, human resources transactions, purchasing, mail operations, inventory control, computer systems, accounting functions, service agreements and service provider contracts.
5. Assume managerial responsibilities of an assigned team and provide coaching and mentoring to staff.

What you bring to the team

Leadership Skills:

• You can provide coaching, mentoring and technical direction to an assigned team.
• You can plan, organize and coordinate daily work in the office to ensure effective and efficient business operation.
• You can prioritize business needs and requirements, and effectively manage issues.

Technical Skills:

• You have knowledge of financial, administrative and purchasing processes and procedures.
• You have knowledge of automated financial tracking systems, spreadsheet and analytical programs.
• You have proven skills to provide support in a variety of human resources functions, including recruitment, employee training and development and employee relations.

Communication and Interpersonal Skills:

• You can provide advice to the management team on financial, business and human resources planning.
• You can communicate effectively with service providers, vendors and contractors to exchange information, coordinate goods and services, discuss and resolve issues.
• You can prepare a variety of written documents, including financial reports.

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

The Ontario Public Service (OPS) is an innovative, responsive and accountable public service that works hard to be diverse, anti-racist, inclusive, merit-based, and equitable. Diversifying leadership is a top priority for the OPS. Our goal is to achieve parity with the Ontario labour force by 2025 for the most under-represented groups (Indigenous, racialized and persons with disabilities) on our leadership teams.

The OPS invites all interested individuals to apply. As an organization that promotes equity and diversity, the OPS encourages applications from Indigenous, Black, racialized individuals, and persons with disabilities.

The OPS is an accessible employer and we offer accommodation in all aspects of employment, including the recruitment process.

Visit the OPS Anti-Racism Policy, the OPS Diversity and Inclusion Blueprint, and the Multi-Year Accessibility Plan to learn more about the OPS commitment to advancing racial equity, accessibility, diversity and inclusion in the public service.

Apply by: Monday, May 5, 2025 11:59 pm EDT