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Form of workRequisition ID: 12299
Department: Finance and Corporate Services Dept.
Service: Revenue Service
Branch: Collections & Cash Handling Branch
Employment Type: 1 Full-time Temporary - Up to 1 year
Work Hours: 35.00 hours per week
Affiliation: CUPE 503 Inside/Outside
Salary Information: $64,175.02 - $75,085.92 annually (2024 rates of pay)
Location: 100 Constellation, Nepean
City: Ottawa, ON
Job Category: Finance & Accounting
Application Close: 16/04/2024
JOB SUMMARY
The mandate of the Revenue Service is to ensure that all revenue functions at the City of Ottawa are undertaken with a strategic corporate outlook, reflect industry best practices, and comply with statutory regulations to meet the expectations of Council and provide equitable services to the citizens of Ottawa.
You record, maintain and monitor financial securities including letters of credit, deposits, GIC’s and other financial documents provided to the city to secure performance under Development Agreements, Road Cut Permits and Supply/Service contracts. You coordinate with other city departments and external agencies to resolve any disputes or problems, and provide support in the delivery of superior customer service when handling securities inquiries as they have a direct impact in the City’s image and customer satisfaction levels. You also perform other related duties or specific tasks as assigned.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Completion of one year of a community college program in Business, Accounting or other related field
Minimum of 5 years of financial experience, including minimum 2 years of experience with letters of credit, site plan agreements and performance bonds
KNOWLEDGE
- Records management system, policies and procedures
- Computerized literacy in MS Office Suite in a Windows environment, using software packages including Excel, PowerPoint, Word, database applications such as MAP
- The City’s computerized billing and financial system
- By-laws affecting securities
- Municipal Act
- Knowledge of applicable health and safety legislation, including the rights and duties of workers.
COMPETENCIES, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
- Ability to read and understand contracts/development agreements
- Ability to analyze data and documents and make recommendations
- Communicate effectively in writing and verbally
- Plan and prioritize workload, handle multiple tasks and work effectively under pressure
- Ability to work independently with a minimum of direction and supervision
- Ability to manage potentially difficult situations
- Customer service skills
- Effective interpersonal skills
- Professional demeanour
- Supportive, non-judgmental, team-oriented
- Initiative, thoroughness and tact
- Able to organize workload to meet deadlines
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
- Language Requirement: English oral, reading, writing
- Police Record Check: The successful candidate will be required to complete a Criminal Records and Judicial Matters Check with the Police Services detachment in their jurisdiction to the City of Ottawa’s satisfaction.; Police record checks completed by a third-party company will not be accepted.
- You may initially be paid 95% of your starting rate of pay, in accordance with the collective agreement.
- Experience and formal training combined with demonstrated performance and ability may substitute for stipulated academic requirements.
- Please save a copy of the job poster. Once the closing date has passed, it will no longer be available.
We wish to thank all applicants for their interest and effort in applying for this position. Only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.
The City of Ottawa promotes the principles of diversity and inclusion and adheres to the tenets of the Canadian Human Rights Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code. We encourage applications from members of Indigenous, Black and other racialized communities, persons with disabilities, women and non-binary persons, persons of all ethnic origins, religions, sexual orientations, classes, gender identities and expressions.
Candidates are encouraged to self-identify as a member of one or more designated employment equity groups in the self-identification questionnaire.
The City of Ottawa provides accommodation during all parts of the hiring process, upon request, to applicants with disabilities. If contacted to proceed to the selection process, please advise us if you require any accommodation.
Accessible formats and communication supports are available upon request. Please contact the HR Service Centre at 613-580-2424, extension 47411.
