Forest Business Services Officer

Fonction publique de l'Ontario; Sault Ste. Marie; On-site; CAD 37,000 - 43,000; Part time

Job summary

Ontario Public Service in Sault Ste Marie is seeking a Forest Business Services Officer to manage timber royalty billings, resolve account discrepancies, and provide trusted support to ministry and industry clients. This temporary role offers exposure to revenue administration and financial controls within Ontario's forest sector.

You will analyze financial data, review Crown charges, and collaborate with field staff and clients to ensure accuracy and compliance under the Crown Forest

Qualifications

• Knowledge of financial and accounting procedures and ability to apply relevant legislation.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with attention to accuracy.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proven ability to review and reconcile financial data and explain variances.

Responsibilities

• Conduct forest Crown charges billings, revenue processing and accounts receivable activities.
• Review and reconcile financial and non-financial information related to forest revenue accounts.
• Monitor overdue accounts, calculate interest, and advise on overdue debt management.
• Identify, investigate and resolve billing, payment and account discrepancies.
• Support financial controls by maintaining accurate account data and generating reports.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical thinking

Negotiation

Dispute resolution

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Tools

Excel

Job description

Apply By: Wednesday, October 7, 2026 11:59 pm EDT

Forest Industry - Forest Economics and Business

City:

Sault Ste Marie

Position(s) language:

Job term:

1 Temporary - up to 12 months with the possibility of extension

Job code:

08OAD - Office Administration 08

$26.92 - $31.31 Per hour*
*Indicates the salary listed as per the OPSEU Collective Agreement.

Come join our dynamic team in Sault Ste. Marie and help support Ontario's forest industry!

Step into a role where numbers, analysis, and client service contribute directly to the responsible management of Ontario's natural resources. As a Forest Business Services Officer, you'll be at the heart of revenue administration, managing timber royalty billings, resolving account discrepancies, and providing trusted support to ministry and industry clients.

If you enjoy working with complex financial information and making a meaningful impact, this opportunity is for you!

About the job

In this role, you will:

• conduct forest Crown charges billings, revenue processing and accounts receivable activities and provide advice, analysis and support to program, field staff and forest industry clients
• review, analyze and reconcile financial and non-financial information related to forest revenue accounts using financial systems and other data sources to ensure accuracy and compliance
• monitor overdue accounts, calculate applicable interest, and provide support and advice on the management of overdue accounts
• identify, investigate and resolve any billing, payment and account discrepancies
• support financial controls and reporting by maintaining accurate account information, processing adjustments and preparing regular and ad hoc reports

NOTE: This position will require you to work from 70 Foster Dr., Sault Ste Marie, Ontario

What you bring to the team

Financial and accounting knowledge:

• knowledge and experience of financial and accounting procedures, practices and processes and ability to interpret and apply relevant legislation such as the Crown Forest Sustainability Act
• knowledge of financial accounting/record keeping and spreadsheet software

Judgment, analytical and problem-solving skills:

• attention to detail and problem-solving skills and demonstrated ability to identify, analyze, investigate and resolve inaccuracies in receivables, journal entries and computerized ledgers
• negotiating and dispute resolution skills to resolve issues raised by clients, and to discuss and resolve discrepancies with financial institutions
• analytical skills to design, prepare and interpret reports for clients and managers from a variety of information sources

Communication and interpersonal skills:

• interpersonal, oral and listening skills to teach, clarify and explain accounts receivables, reconciliations, trust accounts and financial transactions with internal and external clients
• proven written communication skills to prepare correspondence on billings, payments and related transactions

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

The Ontario Public Service is one of Ontario's largest employers. Employees work for 29 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

This role comes with a comprehensive compensation and benefits package that 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

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.