Business Program Support Specialist

Peterborough Regional Health Centre; Peterborough; Hybrid; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Peterborough Regional Health Centre is seeking a Program Business Support Specialist to join their Finance team. The role focuses on financial reporting accuracy and budget forecasts, ideal for candidates with a CPA and over 5 years of experience in finance or healthcare. The position offers a hybrid work location along with comprehensive benefits including a pension program and wellness initiatives.

Benefits

Vacation and Benefits

Pension program with matching employer contribution

Health and Wellness programs

Learning fund for educational development

Qualifications

• 5+ years of accounting experience required.
• Healthcare experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure accuracy of financial reporting and budget development.
• Liaison for new initiative developments within Finance team.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Education

Undergraduate degree in Finance, Health Administration, or Health Information

Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA)

Tools

MS Office (Excel, Word, Access, PowerPoint)

Job description

Position: Program Business Support Specialist

Department: Finance

Position Status: Full Time

Union: Non Union

Number of Positions: 1

Location: Hybrid

Language: English

The PRHC Difference:

Peterborough Regional Health Centre (PRHC) is a regional hospital delivering acute healthcare to a rapidly growing population of more than 300,000 in Peterborough and the surrounding communities, including the First Nations of Curve Lake, Hiawatha and Alderville.

With an annual budget of nearly $390 million, and a proud local history extending back over a century, PRHC has nearly 500 inpatient beds and offers a wide range of services, including specialized programs in renal, stroke, cardiac, cancer care, vascular surgery and mental health & addictions.

PRHC is located in Peterborough, Ontario, Canada a 90-minute drive north-east of Toronto. We are the region’s largest employer with more than 3,100 staff, 450 physicians with privileges, and a core group of 250 volunteers

As a member of the PRHC team, you will be part of an exceptional working environment – a forum to share knowledge, to lead and learn, to develop talents, relationships and careers, and a culture that recognizes and celebrates the efforts and achievements of its people.

PRHC is proud to be recognized as one of the top 20 employers nationwide in the healthcare and social services category, and 199 overall among 300 Canadian employers across all sectors, on the Canada’s Best Employers list released by Forbes in 2025.

Top Benefits and Perks:

• Vacation and Benefits
• Pension program with matching employer contribution
• Health and Wellness programs (gym and yoga memberships, travel discounts, etc.)
• Learning fund for educational development

HOURS OF WORK:

The stated hours of work are approximate as schedules are subject to change with the operational needs of the Health Centre. Changes made to hours of work will follow the terms of the applicable collective agreement, company policy and/or legislation.

WHAT YOU’LL DO:

As a member of the Finance team, the Program Business Support Specialist contributes to the PRHC effort to ensure the accuracy of financial reporting and the development of the financial operating budget/forecasts and adherence to related deadlines for areas of responsibility. The Program Business Support Specialist is also a key stakeholder in the process for the development of new initiatives as well as being a direct liaison in the ongoing movement towards a more integrated health care model.

WHAT YOU’LL BRING:

• Undergraduate degree in Finance, Health Administration, or Health Information or equivalent combination of relevant education and experience required
• Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation required
• 5 + years of accounting experiencer required
• Healthcare experience preferred

WHO YOU ARE:

• Demonstrated expertise and experience in performance measurement and reporting, as well as operational and financial processes including benchmarking
• Ability to engage stakeholders, understand business objectives/requirements, develop performance measures and design reports and analytical tools tailored towards stakeholder and organizational needs to establish trends and help draw valid conclusions
• Strong attention to detail, demonstrated integrity and professionalism
• Strong analysis and problem-solving skills
• Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Word, Access and PowerPoint)
• Demonstrated excellence in communication, ability to manage multiple projects, critical thinking, leadership and teamwork
• Ability to work accurately under tight deadlines and changing directions
• Self-directed, action oriented and highly motivated
• Demonstrated excellent written, verbal and presentation skills
• Approachable, friendly and easy to talk to/work with
• Knowledge of financial/statistical information (OCDM, OHRS, HIT)

OUR COMMITMENT:

At PRHC, we take great pride in maintaining an inclusive culture of respect and a diverse workforce that reflects the community we serve. We do this because we understand that bringing different perspectives and backgrounds to the fulfillment of our mission, vision and values makes us better.

We invite all interested individuals to apply and encourage applications from members of all equity-deserving communities, including those who identify as indigenous, black, racialized women, people with disabilities and people with diverse gender identities, expressions, and sexual orientations. Even if your past experience doesn’t quite align with every qualification on this position, we still encourage you to apply as you may be the right candidate for another role within our organization.

Peterborough Regional Health Centre is committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible environment that is in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (‘AODA’). Should you require accommodation through the recruitment and selection process, please notify us by indicating this on your application form and upon initial contact by our recruitment team. This will ensure that we can tailor the recruitment process to meet your accommodation needs.

Thank you for your interest in the opportunity at PRHC. If you are selected to move forward in the recruitment process, you will be contacted by a member of the Talent Acquisition team.