Manager, Budget and Planning

Douglas College; New Westminster; Hybrid; CAD 92,000 - 136,000; Full time

Job summary

Douglas College is seeking a Manager for Budget and Planning to lead financial analyses and budget preparation. This role involves collaborating with various departments to ensure effective financial management. The ideal candidate will have a CPA designation and significant experience in budgeting and financial reporting. Join a supportive and inclusive work environment that values work-life balance and professional growth.

Benefits

Excellent Health and Dental Benefits

Defined-Benefit Pension Plan

Professional Development Funding

Access to Fitness Centres and Classes

Hybrid Work Arrangements

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years in a mid to senior-level financial position.
• Two years of supervisory experience in a unionized environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead the preparation of the College’s annual budget and forecasts.
• Provide guidance to departments on budget development and management.

Skills

Leadership

Supervision

Financial Reporting

Budgeting

Planning

Education

University Degree

CPA Designation

Job description

Band 11 (Minimum- $92,139.00 , Control Point- $122,852.00, Maximum- $135,137.00). Placement within a salary band is typically up to Control Point based on skills, experience and internal equity. May place over Control Point in limited circumstances.

The Opportunity

Reporting to the Associate Director, Budget and Planning, the Manager, Budget and Planning leads the preparation of Douglas College’s (College) annual budget, forecasts, financial and enrolment analyses, and program costing. This position is responsible for the development, implementation and review of College budget and forecasts; the preparation of internal and external budget and forecast reports. This position provides guidance to all departments the College in the development of their budget and management of their financial resources.

The Manager, Budget and Planning also supports the Associate Director, Budget and Planning, in meeting the fiduciary duties of the Board’s Audit, Finance and Investment Committee.

WHO WE ARE

Do what you love. Be good at it. That’s how Douglas College defines a great career. It’s a philosophy that resonates through our classrooms, our offices and our boardrooms. It inspires our students and drives us to make Douglas College one of BC’s Top Employers. We love what we do. And we’re looking for passionate, motivated people to join us in making one of Canada’s best degree-granting colleges even better.

Be a part of an institution where everyone is committed to empowering successful students, creating responsive learning environments, fostering social and environmental responsibility, and supporting healthy learning and work environments.

WHAT WE OFFER

We offer the opportunity to do what you do best in an inclusive, collaborative and collegial environment. At Douglas, our goal is to ensure our people are valued and supported by promoting a healthy work-life balance, professional growth, and development, as well as a safe and respectful workplace.

• Transit-accessible campuses
• Hybrid work arrangements for eligible positions
• Excellent Health and Dental Benefits for eligible positions
• Defined-Benefit Pension Plan for eligible positions
• Professional Development funding
• Access to our Fitness Centres and Classes

• A university degree from a recognized institution combined with a CPA designation, current and in good standing with CPA Canada.
• Minimum of five (5) years of relevant experience in a mid to senior-level financial position in areas of budgeting, planning, financial reporting, and analysis.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• Demonstrated ability to supervise and lead including the ability to mentor and develop staff, train employees and organize and assign work.
• Minimum two (2) years of supervisory experience required in a unionized environment, preferably in a public sector entity.

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This temporary full-time position is available August 5, 2025 – October 30, 2026. Regular hours of work are 8:30 am to 4:30 pm, Monday to Friday. Occasional travel between Douglas College’s locations as required.

Douglas College (DC) is committed to supporting a healthy work/life balance for Employees. As per the DC Administration Policy A70 Work from Home, College employees may be eligible to work from home on a part-time basis, subject to operational requirements and approval by their Responsible Administrator (RA).

Posting Number

Posting Number 02521SA

Position Title

Position Title Manager, Budget and Planning

Anticipated Start Date

Anticipated Start Date 08/05/2025

End Date

End Date 10/30/2026

Needs a Criminal Records Check

Needs a Criminal Records Check No

How To Apply

Open Date

Open Date 05/12/2025

Close Date

Open Until Filled Yes

Minimum Number of References

Equity Statement

Douglas College is committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive and equitable learning and working environment. In support of this journey, we welcome all people to apply, including people from groups that are experiencing inequity, including, but not limited, to Indigenous Peoples, racialized or persons of colour, persons with mental or physical disabilities, persons who identify as women, and/or persons of marginalized sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions, and persons of all faith identities, age, marital status, and parental status.

Interested applicants must submit their application and all required documents online on the Douglas College Career Site www.douglascollegecareers.ca .

The position will remain open until filled, with a first review date of May 26, 2025.

Please ensure your resume clearly explains how you meet the required knowledge, skills and abilities of the position for which you are applying.

Please note that successful candidates will be required to provide a copy of their educational credentials and/or transcripts as part of the onboarding process.

At Douglas College, we believe in a personal touch and the importance of genuine interactions. Every application is carefully reviewed by a member of our team without the use of AI tools.

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