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$105,307–$148,429 a year
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Location
5700 Yonge Street, North York, ON
Full job description
Apply By: Wednesday, July 30, 2025 11:59 pm EDT
Senior Manager, Transfer Payment Reconciliations Governance and Transformation Unit
Job ID:
232056
Posting status:
Open
Organization:
Ministry of Health
Division:
Corporate Services Division / Financial Management Branch
City:
North York
Position(s) language:
English
Job term:
1 Temporary assignment/contract – up to 12 months
Job code:
M1101B - Finance17
Salary:
$105,307.00 - $148,429.00 Per year
Join us in helping drive transformation of financial management at the Ministry of Health through the enhancement and advancement of business practices, governance, and integrity of the transfer payment reconciliation process.
Are you looking for a meaningful leadership opportunity where your financial expertise, business analysis and strategic planning skills can directly contribute to the health and wellbeing of Ontarians? The Ministry of Health recently established the Transfer Payment Reconciliations Governance and Transformation Unit. This is a unique opportunity to shape a new team and make a lasting difference in how health care funding is managed.
In this role, you will work at the intersection of financial management, system transformation, and public service. You will guide a dedicated team, collaborate with partners across the health sector, and strengthen the accountability and integrity of transfer payment funding that supports health services across the province.
If you are seeking a leadership role where you can apply your financial expertise, support a collaborative team, and contribute to positive change in Ontario's health system, we invite you to apply.
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We will be hosting an optional information session for interested applicants to learn more about the position, the work of the Financial Management Branch, and what we are looking for in this leadership opportunity. This is a great chance to hear directly from the hiring team and ask any questions you may have about the role.
You are welcome to join the session through Microsoft Teams on Monday, July 28 at 11:00am. Please click the link here to attend.
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The Ontario Public Service: Strengthening Ontario, together.
A career in the Ontario Public Service is driven by a passion for creating a stronger Ontario. If you share this ambition, we are fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace where employees have the tools and opportunities they need to be fulfilled and inspired to move Ontario forward. Our leaders enjoy:
Purpose-driven culture: Be part of a dynamic leadership team dedicated to serving 15 million Ontarians. Your leadership will drive long-term impact and contribute to public service excellence.
Empowering work environment: Thrive in an inclusive and diverse workplace that reflects the population we serve. Enjoy a culture of holistic well-being, flexibility, and safety, with tailored work arrangements to suit your life stage. Our modern, friendly, and accessible workplaces support you in bringing your authentic self to work and exploring your full potential.
Expansive leadership opportunities: Benefit from endless growth opportunities, mentorship, and the chance to lead across various sectors. In the Ontario Public Service, your leadership journey can span multiple ministries and functions.
Recognition and Rewards: Your efforts will be recognized both formally and informally, ensuring you feel valued and supported. We offer competitive salaries with performance-based pay, a defined-benefit pension plan, and comprehensive benefits that support your holistic wellness. Enjoy a range of vacation and leave options, along with access to employee and family assistance programs and inclusive counselling services.
About the job
At 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. As a leader, you'll be at the forefront of creating a dynamic work environment that sparks innovation, fosters collaboration, and champions inclusivity. We value a diverse, anti-racist, and accessible workplace where everyone feels safe and respected. By embracing these values, you'll help build a vibrant team culture where every individual can thrive. Your leadership will inspire and motivate your team to achieve their best, aligning their efforts with our strategic vision.
To succeed in this role, you will:
Lead the newly created unit responsible for planning and managing the annual transfer payment reconciliation process for Ministry programs.
Drive the strategic effort to manage the large volume of reconciliations required to be completed every fiscal year, and design and implement more efficient, sustainable processes to limit the accumulation of volumes over time. Design staffing models and work plans that optimize how the team operates and supports ministry priorities.
Partner with Ministry colleagues, agencies including Ontario Health, and transfer payment organizations to ensure transparency, compliance, and timely reconciliation on an ongoing basis.
Guide business planning, roadmap development, and continuous improvement initiatives with your management team.
Propose practical, forward-looking solutions to improve governance, streamline processes, and strengthen financial oversight.
Meet Your New Team
You will be part of the senior management team within the Financial Management Branch. The branch supports the Ministry of Health by overseeing financial planning, forecasting, transfer payment administration, and year-end financial management. The branch plays a critical role in delivering financial services that support Ontario's health care system.
Our team values openness, inclusivity, and continuous learning. We are committed to fostering a supportive environment where diverse perspectives are welcomed, and every team member is encouraged to contribute ideas that drive innovation and process improvement.
In this role, you will report to and be supported by Helder Marcos, Director of the Financial Management Branch, has 20 years experience in the Ontario Public Service in both line ministry and central agency roles. He is a people-focused leader who is dedicated to life-long learning and continuous improvement and values the importance of building strong relationships across the organization. For more information, you can email Helder directly at helder.marcos@ontario.ca.
You will oversee and support a team of 17 and will collaborate with manager colleagues who share a commitment to public service, financial excellence, and continuous improvement. This is an opportunity to lead meaningful change while developing your team and your own leadership journey.
What you bring to the team
Leadership and People Management Skills
Demonstrated the leadership behaviours, attributes and mindsets aligned with OPS leadership expectations to support organizational vision and future readiness.
Expertise in fostering collaborative, engaged, and inclusive teams where diverse perspectives are welcomed.
Capacity to guide staff through organizational change, aligning efforts toward shared goals and continuous improvement.
Proficiency in mentoring, coaching, and developing individuals while balancing complex priorities and delivering high-profile results.
Financial and Business Planning Expertise
In-depth knowledge of financial management, transfer payment frameworks, and year-end reconciliation processes.
Experience developing multi-year financial plans, forecasting models, and business planning roadmaps to support organizational priorities.
Ability to assess financial risks and recommend solutions that strengthen governance, accountability, and resource allocation decisions.
Skilled in analyzing financial data and operational performance to support evidence-based decision making.
Understanding of public sector financial frameworks, funding agreements, and controllership requirements.
Strategic Thinking, Continuous Improvement and Project Management Skills
Expertise in reviewing financial and operational processes to identify challenges and design innovative, sustainable improvements.
Track record in leading business process improvements, system transformation initiatives, and operational redesign projects.
Competence in planning, coordinating, and managing projects involving multiple stakeholders, timelines, and deliverables.
Relationship and Communications Skills
Client-focused approach with the ability to evaluate options and communicate clear, strategic advice to support ministry goals.
Strength in building and sustaining productive partnerships with colleagues, external agencies, and senior leadership.
Effective communication skills to develop clear briefings, deliver presentations, and address complex issues for diverse audiences.
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
Additional information:
Apply by:
Wednesday, July 30, 2025 11:59 pm EDT
Position details:
1 English Temporary, duration up to 12 months, 5700 Yonge St, North York, Toronto Region
Compensation group:
Management Compensation Plan
Work hours:
Schedule 6
Category:
Management and General
Posted on:
Wednesday, July 16, 2025
Note:
T-HL-232056/25
How to apply:
You must apply online.
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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.
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